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{{Template:Welcome}}
{{Template:Welcome}}
Fanlore is a wiki for and by [[fans]] who create and consume [[fanworks]] such as [[fanfiction]], [[fanart]] and [[vids]], to record and document the culture and activities of their communities. Anyone may [[Special:Userlogin|register]] for an account with Fanlore to begin editing and adding pages. Anonymous editing is disabled in order to prevent [[Fanlore:Deceptive_Practices|deceptive practices]].
Fanlore is a wiki for and by [[fans]] who create and consume [[fanworks]] such as [[fanfiction]], [[fanart]] and [[vids]], to record and document the culture and activities of their communities. Anyone may [[Special:Userlogin|register]] for an account with Fanlore to begin editing and adding pages. When you've create an account, please make a small edit (adding a missing comma, correcting a typo, ect.) to let us know that you are not a bot. Anonymous editing is disabled in order to prevent [[Fanlore:Deceptive_Practices|deceptive practices]].
Fanlore is a project of the [http://transformativeworks.org Organization for Transformative Works].
Fanlore is a project of the [http://transformativeworks.org Organization for Transformative Works].
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==Getting Started==
==Getting Started==
*You'll most probably need to read a bit about what [[Fanlore:About|Fanlore is]] and what it [[Fanlore:What Fanlore is not|is not]].
*You'll most probably need to read a bit about what [[Fanlore:About|Fanlore is]] and what it [[Fanlore:What Fanlore is not|is not]].
*The [[Fanlore:Intro to Fanlore FAQ|Intro to Fanlore FAQ]] page gives an overview of [[:Category:Fanlore Policies|policies]] relevant to new users.
*The [[Fanlore:Intro to Fanlore FAQ|Intro to Fanlore FAQ]] page gives an overview of [[:Category:Fanlore Policies|policies]] relevant to new users.
*To edit the wiki, you will need an account: [[Special:Userlogin|Register on Fanlore]]. Then check out the [[Fanlore:Portal#New Editor?|New Editor?]] section below.
*To edit the wiki, you will need an account: [[Special:Userlogin|Register on Fanlore]] Then check out the [[Fanlore:Portal#New Editor?|New Editor?]] section below.
*To find pages on the wiki, use the search box, browse the categories listed on the sidebar, or have a peek at [[Help:Tips for Browsing Fanlore]].
*To find pages on the wiki, use the search box, browse the categories listed on the sidebar, or have a peek at [[Help:Tips for Browsing Fanlore]].
*To get help, check out the [[Help:Contents|help pages]] or the [[Fanlore:Frequently_Asked_Questions_(FAQ)|FAQ page]], or [http://transformativeworks.org/contact/fanlore%20gardeners ask a gardener].
*To get help, check out the [[Help:Contents|help pages]] or the [[Fanlore:Frequently_Asked_Questions_(FAQ)|FAQ page]], or [http://transformativeworks.org/contact/fanlore%20gardeners ask a gardener].
==New Editor?==
==New Editor?==
* Check out the [[Help:Tutorial|Tutorial]] and follow the steps to [[Special:Userlogin|create an account]] and start [[Help:Editing|editing pages]].
* Check out the [[Help:Tutorial|Tutorial]] and follow the steps to [[Special:Userlogin|create an account]] and start [[Help:Editing|editing pages]].
* Note: due to spam control, there is a four-hour delay for new users making new pages.
* Note: due to spam control, there is a four-hour delay for new users making new pages. Editing existing pages, however, works immediately. Please make at least a small edit (adding a missing comma, correcting a typo, ect.) to let us know that you are not a bot.
*To edit an existing page, just click the ''edit'' tab. Make sure you preview and save your changes.
* To edit an existing page, just click the ''edit'' tab. Make sure you preview and save your changes.
*To start a new page, check out [[Help:Starting a new page]].
* To start a new page, check out [[Help:Starting a new page]].
* More help on using and editing Fanlore is available [[:Category:Help|here]]. If you have questions, you can also post them to a [[Help:Talk|talk page]] or to the [http://fanlore.dreamwidth.org/ dreamwidth community], or you can [http://transformativeworks.org/contact/fanlore%20gardeners contact] a [[Fanlore:Gardeners|Gardener]].
* More help on using and editing Fanlore is available [[:Category:Help|here]]. If you have questions, you can also post them to a [[Help:Talk|talk page]] or to the [http://fanlore.dreamwidth.org/ dreamwidth community], or you can [http://transformativeworks.org/contact/fanlore%20gardeners contact] a [[Fanlore:Gardeners|Gardener]].