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-====== Contributing to the Worlio Wiki ======
+====== Contributing ======
-This page details how to get started on contributing as well as the best practices when adding or altering existing information.
+This page details how to get started on contributing to the Worlio Wiki, as well as exercising the best wiki practices.
-===== Acceptable Contributions =====
+===== Formatting =====
-Before you start contributing, you must make sure your contributions will be well-formed, informative, verifiable, and applicable to the page. Low quality edits are frowned upon and may lead to a suspension. Make sure you are following proper formatting rules and that your edits appear clear and concise. Mistakes can happen, so if you see one, don't be afraid to correct it.
+Worlio Wiki uses [[doku>DokuWiki]] as its wiki software. As such, it is encouraged to familiarize yourself with its [[doku>wiki:syntax|Formatting Syntax]]. We also use a few plugins that add extra functionality:
-==== Verifying Sources ====
-Not every piece of history or information is easily verifiable. While it is always preferred to have an existing source for potentially disputable details, we have a high-tolerance for unverifiable claims. Unverified claim may be removed at any time, so it is always encouraged to provide sources for proof. This can be anything from an old webpage, news article, review, or product description. Contributions that are easily disputable are not helpful.
-===== Understanding the format =====
-Worlio Wiki uses [[doku>DokuWiki]] as its wiki software. As such, it is encouraged to familiarize with its [[doku>wiki:syntax|Formatting Syntax]]. Additionally, we use a few plugins that add extra functionality:
-  * [[doku>plugin:tablelayout|tablelayout Plugin]]
   * [[doku>plugin:tag|Tag Plugin]]
+  * [[doku>plugin:toctweak|TocTweak Plugin]]
   * [[doku>plugin:wrap|Wrap Plugin]]
 ==== Infobox ====
-On topics about a particular software or service, an Infobox is required at the top right of the page. In the source, it should be placed right below the page title but above any text. The Infobox should contain small details on the subject such as a release date, founded date, platforms supported, developer, date of death, and any other minute relevant information.
+On pages about software, products, or services, it is highly requested they adorn an "Infobox" on the top-right of the page. The Infobox should contain small but relevant information about the topic of the page. This can be birth, death, release, platform support, developer, publisher, aliases, etc. It is recommended to look at existing Infoboxes on various pages to get an idea of what is relevant.
+An example of an Infobox:
+<WRAP group full col2>
+<WRAP>
+<code>
+<WRAP right box 200>
+{{ worlio.png?200 }}
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>**Operated By**</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>Worlio LLC</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>**Previous Names**</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>Wirlaburla.site, Wirlaburla.com</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>**Launched**</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>January 24th, 2020</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>**Website**</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>[[https://worlio.com/]]</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</code>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP right box 200>
+{{ worlio.png?200 }}
+<WRAP group><WRAP half column>**Operated By**</WRAP><WRAP half column>Worlio LLC</WRAP></WRAP>
+<WRAP group><WRAP half column>**Previous Names**</WRAP><WRAP half column>Wirlaburla.site, Wirlaburla.com</WRAP></WRAP>
+<WRAP group><WRAP half column>**Launched**</WRAP><WRAP half column>January 24th, 2020</WRAP></WRAP>
+<WRAP group><WRAP half column>**Website**</WRAP><WRAP half column>[[https://worlio.com/]]</WRAP></WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+Infoboxes should always align right, and be placed right below the page title and above any text.
+==== Tagging ====
+It's recommended to tag pages using the [[doku>plugin:tag|Tag Plugin]]. The tag syntax should be placed above the page title heading for accessibility. Tags should never contain namespaces, that is done automatically.
+<code>
+{{tag>3d_software virtual_world chat}}
+</code>
+==== Table of Contents ====
+If the TOC is in the way, utilize the [[doku>plugin:toctweak|TocTweak Plugin]] to change its position.
+==== Notices ====
+<WRAP group col2>
+<WRAP>
+<code>
+<WRAP info>
+=== Stub ===
+This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.
+</WRAP>
+</code>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP>
+<WRAP info>
+=== Stub ===
+This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group col2>
+<WRAP>
+<code>
+<WRAP todo>
+=== Work In Progress ===
+This article is a work-in-progress.
+</WRAP>
+</code>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP>
+<WRAP todo>
+=== Work In Progress ===
+This article is a work-in-progress.
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+===== Good Practices =====
+Anyone can contribute, but those who follow this section usually do it well.
+==== Provide References & Sources ====
+Not everything can be sourced, but it is encouraged to try and provide one for accuracy. Unverified claims may be removed, and easily disputable claims can be assumed as vandalism and lead to a suspension.
+==== Don't Novelize ====
+While providing lots of details can be useful to help readers understand, not always is it relevant or important to the topic. Try to keep things short and tidy, link to other relevant pages, and categorize sections to remain consistent.
+==== Collaborate ====
+This Wiki is a collaborative community effort. As such, you should get comfortable using Talk pages to discuss problems or edits with the rest of the community. You can navigate or create a Talk page through the button labelled "Start a Discussion" on the sidebar.

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