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→1. Choose how to edit (username or IP): expanded section on differences between registered user vs. IP editing; added more links & info on visualeditor
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==The Basics: How to Contribute Content== | ==The Basics: How to Contribute Content== | ||
=== 1. | === 1. Decide if you want to create an account === | ||
You don't need to create an account to edit Gynopedia—you can begin editing immediately, if you want! But you may prefer to create an account. We'll explain both options below: | |||
==== Edit after creating an account ==== | |||
If you want to remain anonymous, we recommend that you [https://gynopedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Welcome+to+Gynopedia&returntoquery=type%3Dsignup create a Gynopedia account]. It's very fast and easy to register as a new user. You also don't need to provide an email associated with your account, but it's recommended in case you want to reset the password. Once you have registered, your edits will be anonymous, since they'll be stored under your username. | |||
==== Edit without creating an account ==== | |||
If you want to begin editing immediately, you don't need to create an account. You can simply click "Edit" to begin editing Gynopedia pages. If you choose this option, your [https://whatismyipaddress.com/ip-address IP address] will be stored and displayed (rather than a username). Some people care about keeping their IP address private, and some don't. It's up to you to decide what you feel comfortable with. | |||
=== 2. Search for page to edit === | === 2. Search for page to edit === | ||
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=== 3. Begin editing === | === 3. Begin editing === | ||
Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. Feel free to add whatever you think would be useful to people. But how do you add information? Well, it turns out that you have two choices for which editing mode to use: VisualEditor (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool). Keep on reading to learn more. | Once you're on a page, you can begin editing the page. Feel free to add whatever you think would be useful to people. But how do you add information? Well, it turns out that you have two choices for which editing mode to use: [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]] (recommended for beginners), and Source Editor (a more advanced editing tool). Keep on reading to learn more. | ||
==== VisualEditor ==== | ==== VisualEditor ==== | ||
If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit the page like how you would edit a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No coding or special skills are necessary! | If you're new to editing Gynopedia or other wikis, it is strongly encouraged that you use VisualEditor. It's much easier to use. Here's how you use it: Click the "Edit" button. You will then be given a visual view of the page to edit. When you're in VisualEditor, the user experience is very easy. You edit the page like how you would edit a Google Doc or Microsoft Word document. No coding or special skills are necessary! For more information, check out this [[mediawikiwiki:Help:VisualEditor/User_guide|VisualEditor User Guide]]. | ||
[[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | [[File:Colombopagescreenshot1.png|center|thumb|700x700px|The Edit button, which opens the VisualEditor view when clicked. This view is strongly recommended for beginning wiki editors.]] | ||
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* Recommendations of clinics, health care providers, nonprofits, NGOs, hotlines, or resources in a city, country, or region | * Recommendations of clinics, health care providers, nonprofits, NGOs, hotlines, or resources in a city, country, or region | ||
=== 2. | === 2. How does moderation work? === | ||
Unless an editor has been approved in advance, their edits will be moderated before being published. This is so we can prevent vandalism, spam, misleading, and irrelevant content to be added to Gynopedia. If we had a huge team, we could moderate content right as it became live. But, since we're a small operation, we need the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Moderation|Moderation extension]], so we can have the flexibility to moderate new edits when we have time to look them over. We review new edits at least once per day. | Unless an editor has been approved in advance, their edits will be moderated before being published. This is so we can prevent vandalism, spam, misleading, and irrelevant content to be added to Gynopedia. If we had a huge team, we could moderate content right as it became live. But, since we're a small operation, we need the [[mediawikiwiki:Extension:Moderation|Moderation extension]], so we can have the flexibility to moderate new edits when we have time to look them over. We review new edits at least once per day. | ||