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Line 1: − {{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. When you've created an account, please make a small edit on an ''existing page'' (adding a missing comma, correcting a typo, etc.) to let us know that you are not a bot. Anonymous editing is disabled in order to prevent [[Fanlore:Deceptive_Practices|deceptive practices]]. − + + + + + + − As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}, {{SITENAME}} has '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles, which have undergone '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' edits.+ + + + + + − ==Getting Started==+ − This [[Fanlore:Portal|portal page]] is designed to help you get around as a new contributor. Welcome to Fanlore!+ + + − *The [[Fanlore:Sitemap|Sitemap]] will give you an overview of the scope and organization of Fanlore. + − *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. − *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 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]. − − If you want to hang out with fellow Fanlore enthusiasts and contributors: − {{Chat}} − − When you're in an editing mood, you can browse the [[Fanlore:Wish List|Fanlore wish list]] or [[:Category:Stubs|Stubs category]] to find pages that need to be added to, and you can of course check the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] page to see if anything might jump out at you and demand your knowledge. Beware, it might be addictive. − − More than anything, please ENJOY. Edit a page and add what you know -- what you have to contribute is valuable and appreciated. You really can't "do it wrong," and any niggles with formatting can be cleaned up later. − − ==The Basics== − * [[Fanlore:About|About Fanlore]] - in plain English, the basics of Fanlore; how it's run, who runs it, the principles behind it. − * [[:Category:Fanlore Policies|Fanlore Policies]] - policies developed by the [[Fanlore:Fanlore Committee|Fanlore Committee]] to guide the wiki into a reliable, rich body of knowledge and experience that's both easily accessible and editable. Please take a look at the [[PPOV]] policy especially. − − ==New Visitor?== − − * The [[Fanlore:Sitemap|Sitemap]] will give you an overview of the scope and organization of Fanlore, and provide a launching pad for you to start browsing content. The main categories are also linked from the navigation sidebar, under "Browse Categories". − − On a wiki, no page is ever "finished", but here are some examples of more fleshed-out articles: − − * [[Fanart]] − * [[Yuletide]] − * [[The Sentinel]] − * [[Smarm]] − − ==Return Visitor?== − − * [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]], as the name suggests, lists all the recent changes made to Fanlore, including edits, new pages, removed pages and so on. There you can see what's happened since you were here last. − * [[Special:Newpages|New Pages]] will weed out all the simple edits and show you a list of all the latest pages that have been created. − − ==New Editor?== + − * 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. − + − * 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]].+ + + + − ==Power Editor?==+ − + − * Browse the [[:Category:Stubs|Stubs Category]]. These pages are marked as needing expansion or additional work. − − * Check the edits in [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] and make any additions or edits that jump out at you. − + − + + + − Please [[Fanlore:Contact|contact us]] if you're interested in becoming a Gardener on Fanlore.+ − + − {{DEFAULTSORT:Portal}}+ +
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'''Hello, and welcome to Fanlore''', a fandom wiki that anyone can edit! Fanlore is all about fandom, written by fans and open for everyone.
Fanlore is a project of the [http://transformativeworks.org Organization for Transformative Works].
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Fan + lore, a space where fans document and share their own history and experience.
Fanlore is managed by the Organization for Transformative Works (OTW), which is devoted to supporting fans and fanworks. See: [[Fanlore:About|About Fanlore]].
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| '''Fandom'''
Enthusiasts talking about the things they love and making fanworks together. See: [[Fandom]].
'''Fanworks'''
Material created by fans for fans. Fanfiction, fanart, fanvids, video game mods, zines, conventions, costumes, and more! See: [[Fanworks]].
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== Join the conversation! ==
If you are a fan, we value your input and opinion (that's what our [[Fanlore:Plural Point of View|Plural Point of View]] policy is all about)! Fanlore is by fans for fans, and every contribution makes a difference.
Here's how you can become an 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]].
* 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 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]].
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| Check out your favourite [[:Category:Fandoms by Source Text|fandoms]], [[:Category:Fan Communities|fan communities]], [[:Category:Tropes & Genres|tropes]], [[:Category:Fanworks|fanworks]] and [[:Category:People|people]] and see if you can find an article to add something to! You can also browse the [[Fanlore:Wish List|Fanlore wish list]] and the [[:Category:Stubs|stubs category]] for inspiration.
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* To start a new page, check out [[Help:Starting a new page]], which includes [[Help:Starting a new page#Help for articles on specific topics|help on specific page types]], like characters, pairings, tropes, or zines. Please note that, for security reasons, new page creation is disabled for a few hours for new accounts.
* You might also find it useful to [[Fanlore:Categories|find out how the Sitemap works in action]] if you're going to do some heavy-duty population.
* Enjoy! Edit a page and add what you know—what you have to contribute is valuable and appreciated. As long as you show respect for other users' opinions and efforts, you really can't "do it wrong," and any niggles with formatting can be cleaned up later.
* Tell us what you need in terms of admin or tech support on [[Fanlore:Bug Tracking]]. Old issues can also be found at [[Fanlore:Issues]].
==Getting More Involved==
== Need help? ==
Fanlore are always looking for editors with a bit more dedication to become [[Fanlore:Gardeners|Gardeners]]. Gardeners keep an eye on the edits being made to the wiki and offer both guidance to contributors and weeding & nurturing of information - making sure pages are fitting into the [[Fanlore:Sitemap|Sitemap]], ensuring that wikilinks are included in text, occasionally rephrasing for clarity, creating redirects and so on.
* More help on using and editing Fanlore is available [[:Category:Help|on the help page]]. If you have questions, you can also post them to a [[Help:Talk|talk page]] or to our [http://fanlore.dreamwidth.org/ Dreamwidth community].
* Fanlore is entirely created by fans. A group of volunteers, called [[Fanlore:Gardeners|gardeners]], work to keep Fanlore organized and answer your questions. To send the gardeners a question, [http://www.transformativeworks.org/contact_us/contact-fanlore-gardeners/ use this contact form].
* Still looking for something? Help us improve! If you think that this page needs more information, please comment on the [[Fanlore_talk:Portal_(new_draft)|talk page]]! Commenting on talk pages is a great way to get a discussion started for any page, actually. You can find an article's talk page at the tab called "Discussion" at the top of the page.
== Behind the scenes ==
[[CAtegory:Fanlore Admin]]
*The [[Fanlore:Intro to Fanlore FAQ|Intro to Fanlore FAQ]] page gives an overview of [[:Category:Fanlore Policies|policies]] relevant to new users. 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]].
* [[Fanlore:About|About Fanlore]] - in plain English, the basics of Fanlore; how it's run, who runs it, the principles behind it.
* [[:Category:Fanlore Policies|Fanlore Policies]] - policies developed by the [[Fanlore:Fanlore Committee|Fanlore Committee]] to guide the wiki into a reliable, rich body of knowledge and experience that's both easily accessible and editable. Please take a look at the [[PPOV]] policy especially.