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2021-01-20T21:55:19Z

What's with the differently coloured links?

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	[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is not Wikipedia, it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.		[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is not Wikipedia, it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

	===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently ~~coloured~~ links?</span>===		===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently colored links?</span>===
	There are four different coloured links.		There are four different coloured links.
	*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Blue links</span> are '''internal links'''. They link to other pages on the wiki.		*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Blue links</span> are '''internal links'''. They link to other pages on the wiki.

Banri at 08:43, 14 January 2021

2021-01-14T08:43:09Z

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	===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===		===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===
	[[~~Gem Wiki~~:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is not Wikipedia, it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.		[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is not Wikipedia, it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

	===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===		===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===

Banri at 16:47, 6 June 2020

2020-06-06T16:47:37Z

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	===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===		===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===
	[[Gem Wiki:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is ~~[[GS:NOT#WP\|~~not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.		[[Gem Wiki:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is not Wikipedia, it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

	===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===		===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===

Banri at 16:46, 6 June 2020

2020-06-06T16:46:53Z

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	===<span id="USERC">Why do users have different colours?</span>===		===<span id="USERC">Why do users have different colours?</span>===
	In the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]], there are certain users with their usernames highlighted. The colours show the technical tools and abilities these users have. For a list of different access types, see [[~~GeminiStation~~:Administrators#Access types\|~~GeminiStation:~~Administrators]].		In the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]], there are certain users with their usernames highlighted. The colours show the technical tools and abilities these users have. For a list of different access types, see [[GSWiki:Administrators#Access types\|Administrators]].
	*<span style="color:#ff8800;">Bot accounts</span> are used for automated edits and to perform various maintenance tasks. They can also be administrators.		*<span style="color:#ff8800;">Bot accounts</span> are used for automated edits and to perform various maintenance tasks. They can also be administrators.
	*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Registered users</span> can edit pages, move pages and upload files. Registered editors older than 4 days can also edit semi-protected pages. Registered users might also be a part of the [[GS:CUST\|custodian]] usergroup or have access to the [[GS:ROLLBACK\|rollback]] tool.		*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Registered users</span> can edit pages, move pages and upload files. Registered editors older than 4 days can also edit semi-protected pages. Registered users might also be a part of the [[GS:CUST\|custodian]] usergroup or have access to the [[GS:ROLLBACK\|rollback]] tool.

Banri: /* How do I edit? */

2020-06-06T16:46:12Z

How do I edit?

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	===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===		===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===
	[[~~Help~~:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is [[GS:NOT#WP\|not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.		[[Gem Wiki:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is [[GS:NOT#WP\|not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

	===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===		===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===

Banri at 16:45, 6 June 2020

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	{{shortcut\|GS~~:FAQ\|GeminiStation~~:FAQ}}		{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ}}

	Below is a list of '''frequently asked questions (FAQs)''' about Gemini Station Wiki or wikis in general. Not all questions can be included here, so feel free to ask any questions on this article's talk page by clicking [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}\|here]].		Below is a list of '''frequently asked questions (FAQs)''' about Gemini Station Wiki or wikis in general. Not all questions can be included here, so feel free to ask any questions on this article's talk page by clicking [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}\|here]].
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	==General FAQs==		==General FAQs==
	===<span id="WIKI"></span>What is a wiki?===		===<span id="WIKI"></span>What is a wiki?===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#WIKI}}~~
	A wiki is a website that anyone can edit. To let yourself and others enjoy this site to the fullest, please research the facts before posting anything on one. Most wikis are open to the general public without the need to register any user account, but not for this wiki. For more information on wikis, check out [[wikipedia:Wiki\|Wikipedia's wiki article]].		A wiki is a website that anyone can edit. To let yourself and others enjoy this site to the fullest, please research the facts before posting anything on one. Most wikis are open to the general public without the need to register any user account, but not for this wiki. For more information on wikis, check out [[wikipedia:Wiki\|Wikipedia's wiki article]].

	===<span id="GSW"></span>A wiki? For Gemini Station?===		===<span id="GSW"></span>A wiki? For Gemini Station?===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#GSW}}~~
	Yes. Everything on this site (or wiki) is entirely ''[[About Gemini Station\|Gemini Station]]''-related. We've got [[Attributes\|Attribute pages]], [[Missions\|Mission pages]], general user guides, and much more. And the best thing about this wiki is that ''anyone can edit'', including ''you''!		Yes. Everything on this site (or wiki) is entirely ''[[About Gemini Station\|Gemini Station]]''-related. We've got [[Attributes\|Attribute pages]], [[Missions\|Mission pages]], general user guides, and much more. And the best thing about this wiki is that ''anyone can edit'', including ''you''!

	===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===		===<span id="EDIT">How do I edit?</span>===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#EDIT}}~~
	[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is [[GS:NOT#WP\|not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.		[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup\|Wiki markup]]; while this site is [[GS:NOT#WP\|not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

	===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===		===<span id="COLOR">What's with the differently coloured links?</span>===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#COLOR}}~~
	There are four different coloured links.		There are four different coloured links.
	*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Blue links</span> are '''internal links'''. They link to other pages on the wiki.		*<span style="color:#438ab5;">Blue links</span> are '''internal links'''. They link to other pages on the wiki.
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	===<span id="RC">What do the numbers mean in the recent changes?</span>===		===<span id="RC">What do the numbers mean in the recent changes?</span>===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#RC}}~~
	Numbers can be seen in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|recent changes]] after the time an edit was made. This number indicates the net change of bytes made by the edit on the article. In most cases, 1 character in the wikisource is equivalent to 1 byte, but certain characters (namely unicode) may be larger. If the number is <span class="mw-plusminus-neg">'''red'''</span>, then characters were removed. If the number is <span class="mw-plusminus-pos">'''green'''</span>, then characters were added. If the number is in '''bold''', it means that the magnitude of the change was greater than 500 bytes, possibly indicating that it is a major revision to the article.		Numbers can be seen in the [[Special:RecentChanges\|recent changes]] after the time an edit was made. This number indicates the net change of bytes made by the edit on the article. In most cases, 1 character in the wikisource is equivalent to 1 byte, but certain characters (namely unicode) may be larger. If the number is <span class="mw-plusminus-neg">'''red'''</span>, then characters were removed. If the number is <span class="mw-plusminus-pos">'''green'''</span>, then characters were added. If the number is in '''bold''', it means that the magnitude of the change was greater than 500 bytes, possibly indicating that it is a major revision to the article.

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	===<span id="USERC">Why do users have different colours?</span>===		===<span id="USERC">Why do users have different colours?</span>===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#USERC}}~~
	In the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]], there are certain users with their usernames highlighted. The colours show the technical tools and abilities these users have. For a list of different access types, see [[GeminiStation:Administrators#Access types\|GeminiStation:Administrators]].		In the [[Special:Recentchanges\|recent changes]], there are certain users with their usernames highlighted. The colours show the technical tools and abilities these users have. For a list of different access types, see [[GeminiStation:Administrators#Access types\|GeminiStation:Administrators]].
	*<span style="color:#ff8800;">Bot accounts</span> are used for automated edits and to perform various maintenance tasks. They can also be administrators.		*<span style="color:#ff8800;">Bot accounts</span> are used for automated edits and to perform various maintenance tasks. They can also be administrators.
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	===<span id="LEADER">Who owns this site? Who is the site leader?</span>===		===<span id="LEADER">Who owns this site? Who is the site leader?</span>===
	~~{{shortcut\|GS:FAQ#LEADER}}~~
	[[User:Noresist\|Noresist]] owns the servers that runs this site and is maintained/developed by [[User:Banri\|Banri]]. For a full list of individuals who have helped to write any given page, click on the "history" button from the edit button drop down list.		[[User:Noresist\|Noresist]] owns the servers that runs this site and is maintained/developed by [[User:Banri\|Banri]]. For a full list of individuals who have helped to write any given page, click on the "history" button from the edit button drop down list.

	[[Category:Gem Wiki community\|Frequently asked questions]]		[[Category:Gem Wiki community\|Frequently asked questions]]

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Below is a list of '''frequently asked questions (FAQs)''' about Gemini Station Wiki or wikis in general. Not all questions can be included here, so feel free to ask any questions on this article's talk page by clicking [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|here]].

==General FAQs==
===What is a wiki?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#WIKI}}
A wiki is a website that anyone can edit. To let yourself and others enjoy this site to the fullest, please research the facts before posting anything on one. Most wikis are open to the general public without the need to register any user account, but not for this wiki. For more information on wikis, check out [[wikipedia:Wiki|Wikipedia's wiki article]].

===A wiki? For Gemini Station?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#GSW}}
Yes. Everything on this site (or wiki) is entirely ''[[About Gemini Station|Gemini Station]]''-related. We've got [[Attributes|Attribute pages]], [[Missions|Mission pages]], general user guides, and much more. And the best thing about this wiki is that ''anyone can edit'', including ''you''!

===How do I edit?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#EDIT}}
[[Help:Editing]] is a good place to start learning with the default editor. If you feel ready to dive into source mode, Wikipedia provides excellent documentation for [[Wikipedia:Help:Wiki markup|Wiki markup]]; while this site is [[GS:NOT#WP|not Wikipedia]], it shares the same markup software (MediaWiki). Anything that you'll need to know for basic editing is exactly the same here as it is on Wikipedia, so its guides will prove useful. If you still need help, don't hesitate to ask any experienced user.

===What's with the differently coloured links?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#COLOR}}
There are four different coloured links.
*Blue links are '''internal links'''. They link to other pages on the wiki.
*Purple links are '''visited links'''. If an internal link has been visited before, then it will become purple.
*Red links are pages that '''have not been created'''.
*Light blue links are '''external links''' They link to pages on sites outside the wiki.

===What do the numbers mean in the recent changes?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#RC}}
Numbers can be seen in the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] after the time an edit was made. This number indicates the net change of bytes made by the edit on the article. In most cases, 1 character in the wikisource is equivalent to 1 byte, but certain characters (namely unicode) may be larger. If the number is '''red''', then characters were removed. If the number is '''green''', then characters were added. If the number is in '''bold''', it means that the magnitude of the change was greater than 500 bytes, possibly indicating that it is a major revision to the article.

For example:

:<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="background:none"><tr><td valign="top" style="white-space:nowrap"><tt>  01:23 </tt></td><td>GeminiStation:Frequently asked questions (diff; hist) . . (+1,000) . . User (Talk | contribs) </td></tr></table>

:would indicate 1,000 characters were added to this article by a user named User, whereas:

:<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" style="background:none"><tr><td valign="top" style="white-space:nowrap"><tt>  01:23 </tt></td><td>GeminiStation:Frequently asked questions (diff; hist) . . (-1,000) . . User (Talk | contribs) </td></tr></table>

:would indicate 1,000 characters were removed from this article by a user named User.

===Why do users have different colours?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#USERC}}
In the [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]], there are certain users with their usernames highlighted. The colours show the technical tools and abilities these users have. For a list of different access types, see [[GeminiStation:Administrators#Access types|GeminiStation:Administrators]].
*Bot accounts are used for automated edits and to perform various maintenance tasks. They can also be administrators.
*Registered users can edit pages, move pages and upload files. Registered editors older than 4 days can also edit semi-protected pages. Registered users might also be a part of the [[GS:CUST|custodian]] usergroup or have access to the [[GS:ROLLBACK|rollback]] tool.
*Red links indicate any of the above users who have not created a user page.
*IP addresses indicate an unregistered contributor.

'''Note:''' Not all browsers (i.e. Internet Explorer 6) may show the different coloured names. In such a case, all names will appear blue.

===Who owns this site? Who is the site leader?===
{{shortcut|GS:FAQ#LEADER}}
[[User:Noresist|Noresist]] owns the servers that runs this site and is maintained/developed by [[User:Banri|Banri]]. For a full list of individuals who have helped to write any given page, click on the "history" button from the edit button drop down list.

[[Category:Gem Wiki community|Frequently asked questions]]