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agallimaufryofoddments · 8 months

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Oh, right, also, if we'd like to help with the wiki (for example, editing wording and grammatical mistakes or something) what would we do about that?

That is very easy, with or without an account!

I'd recommend an account if you would like to track edits and, perhaps, if you'd like less ads (I'm not sure how effective it is these days, creating an account to evade ads, since I also use an adblocker, but you could try).

With or without an account, all you need to do is press "edit" in the top right menu of articles, and get to it! I know I've left my share of typos and grammatical mistakes.

Perhaps I can or should provide a visual demonstration through a gif or whatnot? I'd/I'll be happy to do so. I appreciate the interest! It has made me soberly reflect on the inadequate provisions I have provide re: the Policy and Manual of Style sections of the Wiki; I know I haven't updated them in a while and in fact some of my SPAG therein is embarrassing and to be desired.

Thank you, thank you, thanks very much to those who are reaching out. I know that the Wiki editing experience can seem remote, at first. I have a personal friend who, when I happened to be discussing wiki editing with her (re: the Tardis Wiki specifically), seemed surprised at the notion that anyone, including her, could edit the wiki at any moment. I was delighted and perhaps screamingly pleased to say of course anyone could.

That is the very idea of a collaborative wiki experience. Most out to be able to edit it, at any time.

#baccano!#baccano #Baccano! Wiki #The Baccano! Wiki #Wiki #It's almost fascinating to observe the standby effect with people re: wikis.#“Other people” will edit it so I don't have to.#And it's so delightful / endearing when people express interest #if a little concerning #because it casts into doubt the policy and other meta write-ups written unto this point #It also casts into doubt the extent to which people are gaining anything from articles that are obviously lacking in content.#“What can I do mate” // *looks at empty chrono sections of major immortals and minor mortals* Gee whiz.#I guess I should be comforted by how none of this bothers you #HAWHA I am not. I feel guilty.#It is interesting. How people engage with a wiki and determine whether or not which or which is worthy of editing.

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