Difference between revisions of "User:Aardvark/Getting Started"
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=== Special Pages === | === Special Pages === | ||
The wiki's [[Special:SpecialPages|Special Pages]] provide tools to see where attention is needed. There are more than | The wiki's [[Special:SpecialPages|Special Pages]] provide tools to see where attention is needed. There are more than | ||
==== Dead-end Pages ==== | |||
[[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] are pages that do not link to anywhere else in the wiki. | |||
==== Orphaned Pages ==== | ==== Orphaned Pages ==== | ||
[[Special: | [[Special:LonelyPages|Orphaned pages]] are pages not linked to on any page in the wiki. | ||
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== Projects == | == Projects == |
Revision as of 03:47, 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 is the
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.
- To link to a page, surround its title with double brackets. So then, the code
[[Eric Weinstein]]
produces the link Eric Weinstein.
- To change how the link displays, separate the page title and the text you want displayed with the
|
symbol. So then, the code[[Eric Weinstein|Eric]]
produces the link Eric.
Special Pages
The wiki's Special Pages provide tools to see where attention is needed. There are more than
Dead-end Pages
Orphaned pages are pages that do not link to anywhere else in the wiki.
Orphaned Pages
Orphaned pages are pages not linked to on any page in the wiki.
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
Pages with the fewest revisions are pages that likely need touching up and development.
Projects
At present, there are four major focus areas based on ideas put forth by Eric. The hub page for each project explains the core idea behind and the purpose of the project. Below the hub page are listings for the largest and most developed projects in each area.
Joining an Existing Project
Adding Your Own Project
Topics
Below the project listings on the main page.