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Is Wikipedia a content community?
Some of the rationales for keeping such pages is that, more than just an encyclopedia, Wikipedia is a community. Just because it’s a page that isn’t serious doesn’t mean it hurts the community. In fact, it very often helps by taking away the stress.
Who controls Wikipedia content?
the Wikimedia Foundation Inc
Who owns the Web site? Wikipedia’s tech framework is supported by a non-profit parent organization, the Wikimedia Foundation Inc, which also supports Wikipedia’s sister projects, including Wiktionary (a wiki dictionary), Wikibooks (textbooks), and others, and owns all of their domain names.
How can you protect a Wiki content?
Go to the article you wish to protect; in this case, we will use Wikipedia:Administrators’ guide/Protecting/Protect. At the top of the page, click Protect. On the next page, you will see several confirm protection option boxes: Edit, Move, and Pending changes.
How does the Wikipedia community work?
Wikipedia is written collaboratively by largely anonymous volunteers. Anyone with Internet access can write and make changes to Wikipedia articles, except in limited cases where editing is restricted to prevent further disruption or vandalism.
How Wikipedia updates so fast?
Some parts of the Wikipedia are edited by bots. They are special scripts that can do extensive but unintelligent editing, such as updating links to other language wiki pages automatically. This kind of information rich updates are created by real users.
How do I protect my fandom page?
Protecting pages To protect a page, photo, or template, click on the arrow on the “edit” button next to the title to produce a dropdown menu. Then click “Protect.”
Where to use protection on a wiki page?
Places where you may want to use protection may include: Protecting frequently vandalized pages, such as the main page, on busy communities. Maintaining the integrity of the site’s wordmark and favicon. Protecting community policy statements. Templates that contain complex code and/or are necessary for a particular wiki.
Can a wiki founder request that it be closed?
While a wiki founder may request that their project be closed, particularly if it doesn’t yet have any other editors, that request may not be honoured by Fandom. If the topic is of general public interest, Fandom generally prefers to leave dormant wikis open to see if the topic will attract new editors and readers.
Is the community central wiki closed or merged?
As a courtesy to future editors and to the Fandom staff involved in deciding if the wiki in question is to be closed and/or merged with an existing wiki, please do not blank the pages or list them as “moved” (especially the main pages). Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.
Why are so many wikis closed in fandom?
Wikis on Fandom are rarely closed. They belong to the Fandom community and generally stay open for everyone to use. However, there are some reasons why a wiki is closed. The wiki’s content or intention violated Fandom’s Terms of Use or the Community Creation Policy .