Lisa0825
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Wed Sep-13-06 01:29 PM
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Any Wikipedia editors here? Advice for a newbie? |
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I just got a Wikipedia account when I saw an article that needed to be edited. But I am afraid to jump right in there, because there is so much to learn. I read the intro, and several other pages. If there is an easier-to-follow tutorial than theirs, or a basic template one can use and add in their own content, that would be great.
Any input is appreciated:-)
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Wed Sep-13-06 02:04 PM
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1. I'll give you input... write whatever you want, if its wrong, someone will |
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Edited on Wed Sep-13-06 02:05 PM by zonkers
just get a D on their term paper. And it serves them right for counting on wiki. I found a wiki on a barely semi famous musician who stiffed me on three months back rent and I wrote what a total immoral shit he was. It stayed up for a month. Don't get me wrong, I use wiki and love it but its just wiki. Hope no one flames me but hey, thats how I feel.
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Lisa0825
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Wed Sep-13-06 02:21 PM
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2. Content isn't really what I am concerned about... |
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although now that you mention it, I'll be sure to keep an eye on any future page I submit to make sure you haven't done your magic on me! LOL
Since I posted this topic, I got tired of reading the long, drawn-out, dry, roundabout instructions. I hit "random article" about 100 times, looking for examples that covered most typical aspects of the format (table of contents, notes, external links, etc). I guess I'll just grab the code from those, stick it in a document and edit out their content. Then I'll have made my own template. I can learn more as I go.
Thanks for the kick, and sorry about the musician! :evilgrin:
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