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Wiki Beginner Step-by-Step Tutorials!
The rationale of the help: page goes here. Then, the aims of the page follows, in this same paragraph.
1. Use headings, preferably numbered!
help: Wiki pages are for introducing beginners to the different features and procedures which a contributor on Danbooru is to follow. Headings are preferred over lists on help: pages.
2. Use concise language!
help: Wiki pages should emphasize on getting a beginner up to speed. In-depth issues should be discussed within about: and howto: pages.
3. Refer and Link to appropriate about: and howto: Wiki pages!
Beginners may want more explanation, after they are done with the basic instructions. They may need to have an understanding on why the rules and procedures are set up the way they are.
4. Choose a different Wiki page and template if writing on something else!
The following types of Wiki pages and templates are more appropriate:
- Use an about: page and template if you are just documenting and about a single feature.
- Use a howto: page and template if you are writing an in-depth discussion on more advanced issues.
- Creating a Wiki page about a tag? These will be more appropriate:
- template:artist for Wiki pages on artists.
- template:character for Wiki pages on characters.
- template:copyright for Wiki pages on copyrights.
- template:general for other things like image subject matter and memes.
5. Take it easy!
Keep your help: tutorials light and fun!
Pitfalls
Sometimes, mistakes small and large may cause a complex procedure to fail. Common mistakes are to be brought to light under this heading.
Important!
In cases where mistakes may prove fatal, please make others aware where they must exercise caution. Examples of things to place under this header are warnings about safety, security and issues such as data loss or forum bans. Your vigilance will bring good karma!
See Also
about:template, about:wiki, help:home
Related help: articles should be listed in a single line, in alphabetical order under this heading.
Further Reading
Links to external sites are to be placed under this heading. Save the See Also heading for other help: Wiki pages on Danbooru only.