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	Here are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow on this ~~Wiki~~, ~~with the aim of avoiding~~ stepping on toes:		Here are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow on this wiki, to help avoid stepping on each other's toes:

	*~~Please search~~ for ~~pages~~ before creating a new one		*Search for a page before creating a new one.
	*Make sure your links work		*Make sure your links work.
	*Don't leave blank pages without a ~~declaration that~~ you ~~are intending~~ to come back ~~at some point to do it~~ - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page ~~which is intended~~ for ~~discussion~~ about ~~the~~ content ~~of that page~~: changes suggested, work in progress, ~~etc~~)		*Don't leave blank pages without a note saying you intend to come back and finish them - and then do so! (Each page has a discussion page for talking about its content: changes suggested, work in progress, and so on.)
	*Check the [[help:Page history\|history of a page]] before making ~~any~~ changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work		*Check the [[help:Page history\|history of a page]] before making changes, and be sensitive about editing other people's work.
	*If you ~~are~~ about to make ~~some more~~ significant changes ~~(e.g. entirely rewrite~~ an important page, or ~~change~~ the category structure~~), send a mail (~~to ~~Central) saying~~ so. That way you can ~~flush~~ out ~~people who might also be intending to do that~~, ~~also ~~find people who might want to review ~~the~~ changes		*If you're about to make significant changes - for example, rewriting an important page or changing the category structure - post on Central to say so. That way you can find out if anyone else is planning the same thing, and find people who might want to review your changes.
	*~~Mail folk~~ in the 'history' to ask if they ~~want~~ to review your changes		*Message people listed in the page 'history' to ask if they'd like to review your changes.
	*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!		*This wiki has categories - the filing system for all these pages - so please use them!
	* Avoid acronyms if you can		*Avoid acronyms where you can.
	* Look at other pages in the same category as your proposed new page and choose a ~~page~~ title that 'fits~~' in~~ any ~~protocol~~ already established		*Look at other pages in the same category as your proposed new page, and choose a title that fits any naming pattern already established.
	*~~Using the~~ categories, good keywords and succinct page titles ~~mean other~~ people ~~can~~ find information easily ~~in searches~~, so ~~all~~ these are ~~very good ideas~~!		*Good categories, good keywords and succinct page titles all help people find information easily when searching, so these are all worth getting right!

	~~<br~~> ~~<br~~>		You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left: Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories. You can also see all the pages, in their categories and portals, on this spreadsheet: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhDLE82mEn2jdEc1ZXBDUXU4MEVkeGgtQy1uMm9VeFE#gid=0]

	~~You can find a list of categories via~~ the ~~toolbox~~ on the ~~left - Special Pages > List~~ of ~~Pages > Categories~~		Remember too that the wiki lets you watch for edits on pages you're interested in - if someone changes a page you're watching, the wiki emails you. It has a sophisticated way of comparing versions, so you can then decide whether to challenge the change or leave it be.
	~~You~~ can ~~also see all~~ the ~~pages, in their categories and portals on this spreadsheet [https://docs.google~~.~~com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhDLE82mEn2jdEc1ZXBDUXU4MEVkeGgtQy1uMm9VeFE#gid=0]~~

	~~Also remember that when making changes and for keeping up with changes - the wiki allows you~~ to ~~watch for edits on pages you are interested in so if you make a change, the wiki prompts you with an email - it has a sophisticated means~~ to ~~compare versions and then you can challenge~~ the ~~changes~~ or ~~leave them be.~~		<br>
			Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]] or [[Freegle Wiki]]

	~~<br>~~		[[Category:Reference & Help]]

	~~<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]] or [[Freegle Wiki]]~~

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	*Make sure your links work		*Make sure your links work
	*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)		*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)
	*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work		*Check the [[help:Page history\|history of a page]] before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work
	*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also find people who might want to review the changes		*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also find people who might want to review the changes
	*Mail folk in the 'history' to ask if they want to review your changes		*Mail folk in the 'history' to ask if they want to review your changes

Jacky at 08:03, 27 June 2015

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	*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!		*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!
	* Avoid acronyms if you can		* Avoid acronyms if you can
	* Look at other pages in the same category as your ~~porposed~~ new page and choose a page title that 'fits' in any protocol already established		* Look at other pages in the same category as your proposed new page and choose a page title that 'fits' in any protocol already established
	*Using the categories, good keywords and succinct page titles mean other people can find information easily in searches, so all these are very good ideas!		*Using the categories, good keywords and succinct page titles mean other people can find information easily in searches, so all these are very good ideas!

Jacky at 07:33, 8 February 2013

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	<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]		<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]] or [[Freegle Wiki]]

	[[Category:Freegle Wiki]]		[[Category:Freegle Wiki]]

Jacky at 10:09, 9 June 2012

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	*Mail folk in the 'history' to ask if they want to review your changes		*Mail folk in the 'history' to ask if they want to review your changes
	*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!		*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!
			* Avoid acronyms if you can
			* Look at other pages in the same category as your porposed new page and choose a page title that 'fits' in any protocol already established
	*Using the categories, good keywords and succinct page titles mean other people can find information easily in searches, so all these are very good ideas!		*Using the categories, good keywords and succinct page titles mean other people can find information easily in searches, so all these are very good ideas!

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	You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories		You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories
			You can also see all the pages, in their categories and portals on this spreadsheet [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhDLE82mEn2jdEc1ZXBDUXU4MEVkeGgtQy1uMm9VeFE#gid=0]

	Also remember that when making changes and for keeping up with changes - the wiki allows you to watch for edits on pages you are interested in so if you make a change, the wiki prompts you with an email - it has a sophisticated means to compare versions and then you can challenge the changes or leave them be.		Also remember that when making changes and for keeping up with changes - the wiki allows you to watch for edits on pages you are interested in so if you make a change, the wiki prompts you with an email - it has a sophisticated means to compare versions and then you can challenge the changes or leave them be.

Jacky at 23:54, 15 February 2012

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	<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]		<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]

	[[Category:~~Getting_Involved~~]]		[[Category:Freegle Wiki]]

Jacky at 22:57, 1 September 2010

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	Here are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow on this Wiki, with the aim of avoiding stepping on toes:		Here are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow on this Wiki, with the aim of avoiding stepping on toes:

	*~~Search~~ for pages before creating a new one		*Please search for pages before creating a new one
	*Make sure your links work		*Make sure your links work
	*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)		*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)
	*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work		*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work
	*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also find people who might want to review the changes		*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also find people who might want to review the changes
	*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes		*Mail folk in the 'history' to ask if they want to review your changes
	*~~Remember this~~ wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them		*This wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them!
			*Using the categories, good keywords and succinct page titles mean other people can find information easily in searches, so all these are very good ideas!

	<br>		<br> <br>

	You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories		You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories

			Also remember that when making changes and for keeping up with changes - the wiki allows you to watch for edits on pages you are interested in so if you make a change, the wiki prompts you with an email - it has a sophisticated means to compare versions and then you can challenge the changes or leave them be.

			<br>

	<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]		<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]

	[[Category:Getting_Involved]]		[[Category:Getting_Involved]]

Dorothyjeanquinn at 15:23, 1 September 2010

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	*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)		*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)
	*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work		*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work
	*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also ~~also~~ find people who might want to review the changes		*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also find people who might want to review the changes
	*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes		*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes
	*Remember this wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them		*Remember this wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them

	<br>		<br>

	You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories		You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories

	<br> Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]		<br>Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]

	[[Category:Getting_Involved]]		[[Category:Getting_Involved]]

Jacky at 15:22, 1 September 2010

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	*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also also find people who might want to review the changes		*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also also find people who might want to review the changes
	*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes		*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes
	Remember this wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them		*Remember this wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them

	<br>		<br>

	*You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories		You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories

	<br> Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]		<br> Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]

	[[Category:Getting_Involved]]		[[Category:Getting_Involved]]

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Here are a few guidelines we ask everyone to follow on this Wiki, with the aim of avoiding stepping on toes:

*Search for pages before creating a new one
*Make sure your links work
*Don't leave blank pages without a declaration that you are intending to come back at some point to do it - and do so! (Each page has a discussion page which is intended for discussion about the content of that page: changes suggested, work in progress, etc)
*Check the history of a page before making any changes and be sensitive about editing other people's work
*If you are about to make some more significant changes (e.g. entirely rewrite an important page, or change the category structure), send a mail (to Central) saying so. That way you can flush out people who might also be intending to do that, also also find people who might want to review the changes
*Mail folk in the history to ask if they want to review your changes
*Remember this wiki has categories (the filing system for all these pages) so please use them*

<br>

*You can find a list of categories via the toolbox on the left - Special Pages > List of Pages > Categories

<br> Back to [[Welcome to the Freegle Volunteer Wiki]]

[[Category:Getting_Involved]]