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=== Linking ===
=== Linking ===
Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By  
Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge, and a better source for bringing new people in.


=== Special Pages ===
=== Special Pages ===

Revision as of 03:08, 4 April 2020

Hello, and welcome to The Portal. We are a project-driven community spread over many interest areas and a variety of backgrounds, so we are always looking for more people to pitch in. Big or small, find something that interests you and contribute what you can. To learn more about our values and goals, read our Value Statement.

Using the Wiki

The wiki yadda yadda yadda

Linking

Linking is the most basic and important feature of the wiki. By linking wiki pages to each other the wiki becomes more comprehensive and reflective of our collective knowledge, and a better source for bringing new people in.

Special Pages

The wiki's Special Pages provide tools to see where attention is needed. There are more than

Orphaned Pages

Orphaned pages are pages not linked

Wanted Pages

Wanted pages are pages that have not yet been created, but have a wiki link pointing to them.

Pages with the Fewest Revisions

Projects

At present, there are four major focus areas based on ideas put forth. The hub pages

Joining an Existing Project

Adding Your Own Project

Topics

Below the project listings on the main page.