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	Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their 'wiki rights' and use of the basic wiki tools.		Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their 'wiki rights' and use of the basic wiki tools.

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	:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''		:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''
			:''Read [[User:Renjender\|Renjender's]] '''[[Help:Editing\|5 Second Wiki Lesson]]'''.''
	:''For precise formatting help, view [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki's help page]''		:''For precise formatting help, view [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki's help page]''

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	Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their ~~basic~~ 'wiki rights' and ~~some~~ of the basic wiki tools.		Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their 'wiki rights' and use of the basic wiki tools.

	To become a user, create an account with the link in the ~~uppermost~~ right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and ''add your contact information'' so that others will be able to collaborate with you. You can also verify your email to get updates. Explore your preferences for more.		To become a user, create an account with the link in the upper right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and ''add your contact information'' so that others will be able to collaborate with you. You can also verify your email to get updates. Explore your preferences for more.

	Don't just watch - '''all users have the rights to read, discuss, edit, move (rename), and create new pages.''' Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages. The ''Page'' and ''Discussion'' tabs distinguish collaborative spaces. ''Edit'', ''View history'', ''Move'', and ''Watch'' are the basic functions with which every user should be familiar. Explore the wiki more and learn to use all of the available tools.		Don't just watch - '''all users have the rights to read, discuss, edit, move (rename), and create new pages.''' Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages. The ''Page'' and ''Discussion'' tabs distinguish collaborative spaces. ''Edit'', ''View history'', ''Move'', and ''Watch'' are the basic functions with which every user should be familiar. Explore the wiki more and learn to use all of the available tools.
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	Use <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Page Name]]</nowiki> to manually re-direct pages. This works with or with-out deleting the rest of a page's content.		Use <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Page Name]]</nowiki> to manually re-direct pages. This works with or with-out deleting the rest of a page's content.

			===Categories===
			[[Special:Categories]] automatically updates based on category tags on other pages. If you click the edit function of this page and view with WikiText Editor (not RichText), you can scroll to the bottom of this page and see the Help category tag, which looks like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki>. Adding pages to categories is as simple as that. The wiki will do the work of adding a category list at the bottom of your pages. For more specific category help, see WikiMedia's [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Help:Category] page.

	===Sub-Space===		===Sub-Space===
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	* MayFirst email accounts: http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/OBIT/MayFirst_Email_Help		* MayFirst email accounts: http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/OBIT/MayFirst_Email_Help
	Please contact [[WG/OBIT]] to address any other concerns. They can often be found in the IRC channel '#OccupyBostonIT'		Please contact [[WG/OBIT]] to address any other concerns. They can often be found in the IRC channel '#OccupyBostonIT'

			[[Category:Help]]

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	Use <nowiki><br></nowiki> for a new line where you don't want a larger space to appear. Otherwise, just skip an extra line.<br>		Use <nowiki><br></nowiki> for a new line where you don't want a larger space to appear. Otherwise, just skip an extra line.<br>
	Use <nowiki><nowiki>this command</nowiki></nowiki> to disable automatic formatting, such as '''<nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki>''', ''<nowiki>''italic''</nowiki>'', and <u><nowiki><u>~~underlined~~</u></nowiki></u> ~~text~~.		Use <nowiki><nowiki>this command</nowiki></nowiki> to disable automatic formatting, such as '''<nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki>''', ''<nowiki>''italic''</nowiki>'' (using 3 or 2 apostrophes, respectively), and <u><nowiki><u>underline</u></nowiki></u> commands.

	====Lists, Headings, and the Table of Contents====		====Lists, Headings, and the Table of Contents====

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	Use <nowiki><br></nowiki> for a new line where you don't want a larger space to appear. Otherwise, just skip an extra line.<br>		Use <nowiki><br></nowiki> for a new line where you don't want a larger space to appear. Otherwise, just skip an extra line.<br>
	Use <nowiki><nowiki></nowiki></nowiki> to disable automatic formatting~~.<br>~~		Use <nowiki><nowiki>this command</nowiki></nowiki> to disable automatic formatting, such as '''<nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki>''', ''<nowiki>''italic''</nowiki>'', and <u><nowiki><u>underlined</u></nowiki></u> text.
	~~This text is~~ '''<nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki>'''~~.<br>~~
	~~This text is~~ ''<nowiki>''italic''</nowiki>''~~.<br>~~
	~~This text is~~ <u><nowiki><u>underlined</u></nowiki></u>.

	====Lists, Headings, and the Table of Contents====		====Lists, Headings, and the Table of Contents====

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	Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their basic 'wiki rights' and ~~to help them understand~~ some of the basic wiki tools.		Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their basic 'wiki rights' and some of the basic wiki tools.

	~~:'''''All users have~~ the right to ~~read, write, discuss,~~ and ~~edit pages.'~~''''		To become a user, create an account with the link in the uppermost right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and ''add your contact information'' so that others will be able to collaborate with you. You can also verify your email to get updates. Explore your preferences for more.

	'''~~<nowiki>Wiki~~.~~OccupyBoston~~.~~org</nowiki>~~''' ~~is a~~ collaborative, ~~autonomous~~, and ~~informative space dedicated to Occupy Boston~~. ~~As authors, we want to not only create the most compelling content, but also organize it in~~ the ~~most intuitive manner. A~~ wiki ~~generally organizes itself as it expands, but here are a number~~ of ~~guidelines for reference~~.		Don't just watch - '''all users have the rights to read, discuss, edit, move (rename), and create new pages.''' Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages. The ''Page'' and ''Discussion'' tabs distinguish collaborative spaces. ''Edit'', ''View history'', ''Move'', and ''Watch'' are the basic functions with which every user should be familiar. Explore the wiki more and learn to use all of the available tools.

	~~Log in with the link in uppermost top right corner~~. ~~Once logged in~~, ~~please go~~ to ~~your user-page (click~~ the ~~link at~~ the ~~very top~~ of ~~the page) and '''add your contact information''' so that others will be able to collaborate with you~~.		''<nowiki>Wiki.OccupyBoston.org</nowiki>'' is a collaborative, autonomous, and informative space dedicated to Occupy Boston. As authors, we want to not only create the most compelling content, but also organize it in the most intuitive manner. A wiki generally organizes itself as it expands, but here are a number of guidelines for reference.

	:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''		:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''
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	==Basics==		==Basics==
	~~Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within~~' ~~pages:~~ ''~~Page'', ''Discussion'', ''Edit'', ''View history'', and (see down-arrow) ''Move'' and ''Watch''.~~		'''The most difficult part of contributing is writing something that is agreeable to an open group.''' This wiki has nearly 130 active contributors (as of 29 Nov 2011). There have been various 'message statement' groups that have failed because a strong statement is hard to agree upon in large, diverse groups. The best way to work is to simply ''write''. Then, you can post your work in the appropriate place(s) on the wiki. If the appropriate topic page for your workdoesn't seem to exist, create it! Place links on existing pages to your new page. Use the 'Page' tab for solid facts, and try to keep the 'Discussion' on its own tab ''(see [[#Editing\|editing instructions]] below for details)''.

	The most difficult part is writing something that ~~can be agreed upon~~. There have been various 'message statement' groups that have failed because a strong statement is hard to agree upon. The best way to work is to ~~just~~ ''write''. Then you can post your work in the appropriate place(s) on the wiki. If the topic page ~~doesn~~'t seem to exist, create it! Place links on existing pages to your new page. Use the 'Page' tab for solid facts, and try to keep the 'Discussion' on its own tab ''(see [[~~Help~~#Editing\|editing instructions]] (below) for details)''.

	===Learn by Observing and Doing===		===Learn by Observing and Doing===
	The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what is already here and determine the similar aspects you would like to see. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. It is recommended to use the 'WikiText Editor', as this offers more control. To switch ~~between~~ editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.		The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what is already here and determine the similar aspects you would like to see. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. (It is recommended to use the [[#'Rich' vs. 'Wiki' Text Editors\|'WikiText' instead of the 'RichText' Editor]], as this offers more precise control.) To switch editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.

	Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.		Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.
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	* '''Etiquette''' should require no more mention than this.		* '''Etiquette''' should require no more mention than this.
	* '''Leave a signature''' to help people collaborate with you. The wiki will automatically change four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) into a link to your user-page and a time-stamp when you 'Save' the page. Add solid contact information to your user-page for best results.		* '''Leave a signature''' to help people collaborate with you. The wiki will automatically change four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) into a link to your user-page and a time-stamp when you 'Save' the page. Add solid contact information to your user-page for best results.
	* Before you begin editing, please quickly '''browse the navigation bar''' on the left to get a feel for the structure of the wiki.		* '''[[#Links\|Internal links]]''' are like nerve endings - they pick up and direct information within the whole. Consider the many paths by which collaborators and visitors might want to explore the wiki, and try to create a network with many 'nerve endings'. Information should be linked on any and all relevant pages.
	* '''Internal links''' are like nerve endings - they pick up and direct information within the whole. Consider the many paths by which collaborators and visitors might want to explore the wiki, and try to create a network with many 'nerve endings'. Information should be linked on any and all relevant pages.

	===Search===		===Search===
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	Every user has their own dedicated userpage. Edit your userpage to add contact information, personal statements, and to organize projects you may be working on. See [[User:OneKarma]] for a well-developed example. It is suggested that users keep their contact information, personal statements, projects, and reference collections in their own user web-space. You can also create sub-pages in your user-space with the following naming convention: ''User:YourName/Page Name''.		Every user has their own dedicated userpage. Edit your userpage to add contact information, personal statements, and to organize projects you may be working on. See [[User:OneKarma]] for a well-developed example. It is suggested that users keep their contact information, personal statements, projects, and reference collections in their own user web-space. You can also create sub-pages in your user-space with the following naming convention: ''User:YourName/Page Name''.

	==~~Navigation~~==		==Tools==
	Navigating the wiki should be intuitive. If it is not, please let us know! [[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki-related inquiries.		Navigating the wiki should be intuitive. If it is not, please let us know! [[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki-related inquiries.

	The side-bar contains the main navigation links, and you should be able to reach every page on the wiki by following links on various pages. Most of the wiki is contained on the Working Groups pages. Working Groups are ever-growing, as is the list of working groups itself! Don't be shy; add your voice to any and all conversations that interest you.		The side-bar contains the main navigation links, and you should be able to reach every page on the wiki by following links on various pages. Most of the wiki is contained on the Working Groups pages. Working Groups are ever-growing, as is the list of working groups itself! Don't be shy; add your voice to any and all conversations that interest you.

	===Page and ~~Discussion~~===		===Page, Discussion, and History===
	The 'Page' tab (top left) is meant to be a public face regarding the topic/title of the page. Please try to keep these pages organized with the most important information, because many people will see only this part of the page.		The 'Page' tab (top left) is meant to be a public face regarding the topic/title of the page. Please try to keep these pages organized with the most important information, because many people will see only this part of the page.

	The 'Discussion' tab (top left) is meant to be 'conversational' in a way. When you add comments, please leave your signature (insert four tildes, like this: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> for the wiki to automatically insert this: [[User:OneKarma\|OneKarma]] 15:14, 21 November 2011 (EST)). Other users may want to collaborate regarding the notes you have added, so your signature will let them know how to find you.		The 'Discussion' tab (top left) is meant to be 'conversational' in a way.

	~~===History===~~
	There is a 'history' of every page that is automatically archived by the wiki software, so there is never a need to worry about 'losing' information. Use the 'View history' tab on the top right to compare versions of a page.		There is a 'history' of every page that is automatically archived by the wiki software, so there is never a need to worry about 'losing' information. Use the 'View history' tab on the top right to compare versions of a page.

	==New Pages==		===Signature===
			'''Please leave a signature''' when you add comments to discussions. Insert four tildes, like this: <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>, for the wiki to automatically insert this: [[User:OneKarma\|OneKarma]] 15:14, 21 November 2011 (EST). Other users may want to collaborate regarding the notes you have added, so your signature will let them know how to find you.

			===New Pages===
	All users have the right to create new pages. Creating a new page is as easy as visiting the page you want with your web browser, and clicking 'Create' in the top right. This page was created by typing "wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Help" into the url bar, and then clicking 'Create' ''(note that all pages begin with "wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/" by default)''. The title of the page is exactly the same as what follows ""wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/", so remember to ''Capitalize'' where appropriate.		All users have the right to create new pages. Creating a new page is as easy as visiting the page you want with your web browser, and clicking 'Create' in the top right. This page was created by typing "wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Help" into the url bar, and then clicking 'Create' ''(note that all pages begin with "wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/" by default)''. The title of the page is exactly the same as what follows ""wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/", so remember to ''Capitalize'' where appropriate.

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	===Links ~~and Files~~===		===Links===
	* '''Internal''' links are made with ''double brackets'', such as <nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki> ''(note that Capitalization is important)''		* '''Internal''' links are made with ''double brackets'', such as <nowiki>[[Page Name]]</nowiki> ''(note that Capitalization is important)''
	** Use a 'pipe' character (\| - appears on my keyboard as 'shift+backslash', above 'enter') to separate display text for internal links, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Name\|Link Text]]</nowiki>		** Use a 'pipe' character (\| - appears on my keyboard as 'shift+backslash', above 'enter') to separate display text for internal links, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Name\|Link Text]]</nowiki>
	* '''External''' links are made with ''single brackets'', such as <nowiki>[http://someurl.com Link Text]</nowiki>		* '''External''' links are made with ''single brackets'', such as <nowiki>[http://someurl.com Link Text]</nowiki>
	* ''Upload files'' (texts, images, videos, etc) from your computer via the link on the bottom of the side-bar.		* '''Inter-wiki''' links can be made to some other mediawiki sites. For example, use <nowiki>[[wikipedia:Page Name\|link text]]</nowiki> for [[wikipedia:Main Page\|Wikipedia]] and <nowiki>[[wikt:Page Name\|link text]]</nowiki> for [[wikt:Main Page\|Wiktionary]] pages.

			===Files===
			* ''Upload files'' (texts, images, videos, etc) from your computer via the link on the bottom of the left side-bar.

	===Adding Notes===		===Adding Notes===

OneKarma at 00:59, 29 November 2011

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	====Headings, Table of Contents~~, and Lists====~~		====Lists, Headings, and the Table of Contents====
	~~;Use headings to create sections and sub-sections on a page.~~
	~~:It is recommended to <u>always skip</u> the <nowiki>=First Heading=</nowiki> (which is generally reserved for the Title of the page), and~~
	~~:Use <u>only</u> the <nowiki>==Second==, ===Third===, ====Fourth~~====~~</nowiki>, headings, etc.~~
	~~;The presence of at least 4 headings on a page will automatically create a <u>table of contents</u> above the first heading.~~
	~~:To disable the table of contents, place <nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki> anywhere on the page.~~
	~~:Place the table of contents elsewhere by using <nowiki>__TOC__</nowiki>~~
	;Use a semicolon (;) at the beginning of a line to create a bold list heading (like this)		;Use a semicolon (;) at the beginning of a line to create a bold list heading (like this)
	:Use a colon (:) at the beginning of a line for an internal heading (like this)		:Use a colon (:) at the beginning of a line for an internal heading (like this)
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	#You can embed numbers, bullets, colons, and semicolons within each other (this line begins with #)		#You can embed numbers, bullets, colons, and semicolons within each other (this line begins with #)
			;Use page-defining headings (with 'equals' signs) to create sections and sub-sections on a page.
			:It is recommended to <u>always skip</u> the <nowiki>=First Heading=</nowiki> (which is generally reserved for the Title of the page), and
			:Use <u>only</u> the <nowiki>==Second==, ===Third===, and ====Fourth====</nowiki>, headings, etc.
			;The presence of at least 4 headings on a page will automatically create a <u>table of contents</u> above the first heading.
			:To disable the table of contents, place <nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki> anywhere on the page.
			:Place the table of contents elsewhere by using <nowiki>__TOC__</nowiki>

	===Links and Files===		===Links and Files===

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	===Categories===		===Categories===
	[[Special:Categories]] automatically updates based on category tags on other pages. If you click the edit function of this page and view with WikiText Editor (not RichText), you can scroll to the bottom of this page and see the Help category tag, which looks like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki>. Adding pages to categories is as simple as that. The wiki will do the work of adding a category list at the bottom of your pages. For more specific category help, see WikiMedia's [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Help:Category] page.		[[Special:Categories]] automatically updates based upon the category tags of other pages. If you click the edit function of this help page and view with WikiText Editor (not RichText), you can scroll to the bottom of this page and see the Help category tag, which looks like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki>. Adding pages to categories is as simple as that. The wiki will do the work of adding a category list at the bottom of your pages. For more specific category help, see WikiMedia's [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Help:Category] page.

	===Sub-Spaces===		===Sub-Spaces===

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	Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their 'wiki rights' and use of the basic wiki tools.		Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their 'wiki rights' and use of the basic wiki tools.

	To become a user, create an account with the link in the upper right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and ''add your contact information'' so that others will be able to collaborate with you. You can also verify your email to get updates. Explore your preferences for more.		To become a user, '''create an account''' with the link in the upper right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and ''add your contact information'' so that others will be able to collaborate with you. You can also verify your email to get updates. Explore your preferences for more options.

	Don't just watch - '''all users have the rights to read, discuss, edit, move (rename), and create new pages.''' Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages. The ''Page'' and ''Discussion'' tabs distinguish collaborative spaces. ''Edit'', ''View history'', ''Move'', and ''Watch'' are the basic functions with which every user should be familiar. ~~Explore the wiki more and learn to use all of the available tools.~~		Don't just watch - '''all users have the rights to read, discuss, edit, move (rename), and create new pages.''' Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages. The ''Page'' and ''Discussion'' tabs distinguish collaborative spaces. ''Edit'', ''View history'', ''Move'', and ''Watch'' are the basic functions with which every user should be familiar. This page covers only the most basic tools provided in the wiki software.

	~~''<nowiki>Wiki.OccupyBoston.org</nowiki>'' is a collaborative, autonomous, and informative space dedicated to Occupy Boston. As authors, we want to not~~ only ~~create~~ the most ~~compelling content, but also organize it~~ in the ~~most intuitive manner. A~~ wiki ~~generally organizes itself as it expands, but here are a number of guidelines for reference~~.

	:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''		:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''
	~~:''Read [[User:Renjender\|Renjender's]] '''[[Help:Editing\|5 Second Wiki Lesson]]'''.''~~
	:''For precise formatting help, view [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki's help page]''		:''For precise formatting help, view [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting MediaWiki's help page]''

	==Basics==		==Basics==
	'''The most difficult part of contributing is writing something that is agreeable to an open group.''' This wiki has nearly 130 active contributors (as of 29 Nov 2011). There have been various 'message statement' groups that have failed because a strong statement is hard to agree upon in ~~large,~~ diverse groups. The best way to work is to ~~simply~~ ''write''. ~~Then~~, you can post your work in the appropriate place(s) on the wiki. If the appropriate topic page for your ~~workdoesn~~'t seem to exist, create it! Place links on existing pages to your new page. Use the 'Page' tab for solid facts, and try to keep the 'Discussion' on its own tab ''(see [[#Editing\|editing instructions]] below for details)''.		'''The most difficult part of contributing is writing something that is agreeable to an open group.''' This wiki has nearly 130 active contributors (as of 29 Nov 2011). There have been various 'message statement' groups that have failed because a strong statement is hard to agree upon in diverse groups. The best way to work is to just ''write''. After you write/create something (whether a personal statement or an encyclopedic page), you can post your work in the appropriate place(s) on the wiki. If the appropriate topic page for your work doesn't seem to exist, create it! Place links on existing pages to your new page. (Use the 'Page' tab for solid facts/agreements, and try to keep the 'Discussion' on its own tab - ''see [[#Editing\|editing instructions]] below for details''.)

	===Learn by Observing and Doing===		===Learn by Observing and Doing===
	The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what is already here and determine the similar aspects you would like to see. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. (It is recommended to use the [[#'Rich' vs. 'Wiki' Text Editors\|'WikiText' instead of the 'RichText' Editor]], as this offers more precise control.) To switch editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.		The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what is already here and to determine the similar aspects you would like to see. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. (It is recommended to use the [[#'Rich' vs. 'Wiki' Text Editors\|'WikiText' instead of the 'RichText' Editor]], as this offers more precise control.) To switch editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.

	Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.		Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.
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	[[Special:Categories]] automatically updates based on category tags on other pages. If you click the edit function of this page and view with WikiText Editor (not RichText), you can scroll to the bottom of this page and see the Help category tag, which looks like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki>. Adding pages to categories is as simple as that. The wiki will do the work of adding a category list at the bottom of your pages. For more specific category help, see WikiMedia's [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Help:Category] page.		[[Special:Categories]] automatically updates based on category tags on other pages. If you click the edit function of this page and view with WikiText Editor (not RichText), you can scroll to the bottom of this page and see the Help category tag, which looks like this: <nowiki>[[Category:Help]]</nowiki>. Adding pages to categories is as simple as that. The wiki will do the work of adding a category list at the bottom of your pages. For more specific category help, see WikiMedia's [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Category Help:Category] page.

	===Sub-~~Space~~===		===Sub-Spaces===
	Every page can be used as a 'sub-space'. The title of the page denotes the sub-space it falls into (such as [[User:OneKarma/Forum]] falls into [[User:OneKarma]]), and the wiki will automatically place a link at the top of those pages going 'back' to the sub-space.		Every page can be used as a 'sub-space'. The title of the page denotes the sub-space it falls into (such as [[User:OneKarma/Forum]] falls into [[User:OneKarma]]), and the wiki will automatically place a link at the top of those pages going 'back' to the sub-space.

	Use of sub-space can increase the wiki's level of organization, which can allow new users to become more productive, while increasing ~~our level~~ of communication.		Use of sub-space can increase the wiki's level of organization, which can allow new users to become more productive, while increasing the depth of user communication.

	==Editing==		==Editing==

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	Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their basic 'wiki rights' and to help them understand some of the basic wiki tools.		Welcome to the Occupy Boston wiki Help page. This page is dedicated to helping users understand their basic 'wiki rights' and to help them understand some of the basic wiki tools.

	'''''All users have the right to read, write, discuss, and edit pages.'''''		:'''''All users have the right to read, write, discuss, and edit pages.'''''

	~~This wiki~~ is a collaborative, autonomous, and informative space dedicated to Occupy Boston. As authors, we want to not only create the most compelling content, but also organize it in the most intuitive manner. ~~The~~ wiki generally organizes itself as it expands, but here are a number of guidelines for reference.		'''<nowiki>Wiki.OccupyBoston.org</nowiki>''' is a collaborative, autonomous, and informative space dedicated to Occupy Boston. As authors, we want to not only create the most compelling content, but also organize it in the most intuitive manner. A wiki generally organizes itself as it expands, but here are a number of guidelines for reference.

	Log in ~~(or sign up)~~ with the link in ~~the~~ top right. Once logged in, ~~users should see a link~~ to ~~their~~ user-page at the very top of the page~~. It is suggested that all users~~ '''add contact information''' to ~~their pages~~.		Log in with the link in uppermost top right corner. Once logged in, please go to your user-page (click the link at the very top of the page) and '''add your contact information''' so that others will be able to collaborate with you.

	:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''		:''[[User:OneKarma]] welcomes all wiki- and communication-related inquiries. Email: onekarma.ob@gmail.com''
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	==Basics==		==Basics==
	Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages: ''Page'', ''Discussion'', ''Edit'', ''View history'', and (see down-arrow) ''Move'' and ''Watch''.		Use the tabs at the top of the page to navigate 'within' pages: ''Page'', ''Discussion'', ''Edit'', ''View history'', and (see down-arrow) ''Move'' and ''Watch''.

			The most difficult part is writing something that can be agreed upon. There have been various 'message statement' groups that have failed because a strong statement is hard to agree upon. The best way to work is to just ''write''. Then you can post your work in the appropriate place(s) on the wiki. If the topic page doesn't seem to exist, create it! Place links on existing pages to your new page. Use the 'Page' tab for solid facts, and try to keep the 'Discussion' on its own tab ''(see [[Help#Editing\|editing instructions]] (below) for details)''.

	===Learn by Observing and Doing===		===Learn by Observing and Doing===
	The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what already is here and determine the similar aspects you would like to ~~create~~. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. It is recommended to use the 'WikiText Editor', as this offers more control. To switch between editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.		The best way to learn how to contribute to the wiki is to see what is already here and determine the similar aspects you would like to see. Use the 'Edit' function on any page to see the formatting for that page. It is recommended to use the 'WikiText Editor', as this offers more control. To switch between editors, click the link above the top left of the editing box, to 'Show (other) Editor'.

	Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.		Every page on the wiki should '''clearly represent a specific idea'''. You can clarify the intent of a page (and thereby direct its future use) by adding a precise description of its function, which will strongly promote the healthy growth of the wiki.
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	==Methodology and Content Rights==		==Methodology and Content Rights==
	'''''Anyone can become a content creator, but no one is ever a content 'owner.'''''' See the cautionary note on every Editing page:		'''''Anyone can become a content creator, but no one is ever a content 'owner.'''''' See the cautionary note on every Editing page:
	<blockquote style="border: 0px solid blue; font: 14px Times, serif; font-style: italic; padding: 0em;">If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, do not submit it here. </blockquote>		<blockquote style="border: 0px solid blue; font: 14px Times, serif; font-style: italic; padding: 0em;">If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then do not submit it here. </blockquote>
	[http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] is standing proof that crowd-sourced content creation and management can be effective on a global web-space.		[http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] is standing proof that crowd-sourced content creation and management can be effective on a global web-space.

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	* Nothing can ever be truly un-done - '''every edit is archived''' within the History of each page.		* Nothing can ever be truly un-done - '''every edit is archived''' within the History of each page.

	==='Rich' vs. 'Wiki' Text ~~Editor~~===		==='Rich' vs. 'Wiki' Text Editors===
	In your Preferences (link in very top right, when signed-in) you can change the default settings for editing, otherwise you can choose which editor to use by clicking the link over the top left of the editing box. You will see either [Show RichTextEditor] or [Show WikiTextEditor]. It is recommended that everyone become familiar with the WikiText Editor in order to keep our Formatting very simple. In 'Rich' mode, you will see the page almost exactly as it will appear when saved, and in 'Wiki' mode you will see all the formatting notation. Observe a few 'Edit' pages in WikiText mode to get a handle on things.		In your Preferences (link in very top right, when signed-in) you can change the default settings for editing, otherwise you can choose which editor to use by clicking the link over the top left of the editing box. You will see either [Show RichTextEditor] or [Show WikiTextEditor]. It is recommended that everyone become familiar with the WikiText Editor in order to keep our Formatting very simple. In 'Rich' mode, you will see the page almost exactly as it will appear when saved, and in 'Wiki' mode you will see all the formatting notation. Observe a few 'Edit' pages in WikiText mode to get a handle on things.

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	** Use a 'pipe' character (\| - appears on my keyboard as 'shift+backslash', above 'enter') to separate display text for internal links, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Name\|Link Text]]</nowiki>		** Use a 'pipe' character (\| - appears on my keyboard as 'shift+backslash', above 'enter') to separate display text for internal links, like this: <nowiki>[[Page Name\|Link Text]]</nowiki>
	* '''External''' links are made with ''single brackets'', such as <nowiki>[http://someurl.com Link Text]</nowiki>		* '''External''' links are made with ''single brackets'', such as <nowiki>[http://someurl.com Link Text]</nowiki>
	* 'Upload files' (texts, images, videos, etc) from your computer via the link on the bottom of the side-bar.		* ''Upload files'' (texts, images, videos, etc) from your computer via the link on the bottom of the side-bar.

	===Adding Notes===		===Adding Notes===
	Notes about format ~~and~~ language often belong right on the page. These are apart from the general Discussion, which can be accessed via the tab at the top of the page.		Notes about format, language, or missing information often belong right on the page. These are apart from the general Discussion, which can be accessed via the tab at the top left of the page. Notes should mark issues that can be completed by a single individual who happens to know the solution to the noted issue.
	* Notes should be in single brackets and announced as a note. [Note: This is an example of a note.]		* Notes should be in single brackets and announced as a note. [Note: This is an example of a note.]
	* Don't forget your signature (using <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), otherwise no one will know how to collaborate with you!		* Don't forget your signature (using <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>), otherwise no one will know how to collaborate with you!

	==Additional Resources==		==Additional Resources==
	* MayFirst email accounts: http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/OBIT/MayFirst_Email_Help
	* Editing and formatting: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Editing_Basics		* Editing and formatting: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Editing_Basics
	* General: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents		* General: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents
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	* Magic Words: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words		* Magic Words: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Magic_words
	* HTML: http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/index.html		* HTML: http://www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/index.html
			* MayFirst email accounts: http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/WG/OBIT/MayFirst_Email_Help
	Please contact [[WG/OBIT]] to address any other concerns. They can often be found in the IRC channel '#OccupyBostonIT'		Please contact [[WG/OBIT]] to address any other concerns. They can often be found in the IRC channel '#OccupyBostonIT'