SmashWiki:Talk pages: Difference between revisions

This page details what '''user talk pages''' are and how they should be used. In particular, it should be noted that a SmashWiki account is not an e-mail account, Facebook page, or in any way primarily a social networking utility. As such, extended conversations that are not associated with the wiki should not be held on talk pages. The '''primary''' use of a talk page is as a way to contact a users about their contributions to the wiki.   

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Also, it should be noted that it is usually advisable to answer a person below their post '''on the page that the conversation begins on.''' This allows conversations to be easily followed. As such, after you write on someone's talk page, be sure to check back regularly, add the page to your watchlist, or watch the [[Special:RecentChanges|recent changes]] to see a response.

Beyond conversations about edits to the wiki, minor outside conversations are perfectly acceptable. However, do not extend these into being chat rooms, message boards, and/or e-mail accounts. All edits show up on recent changes, and continuous messaging floods the changes and makes it very hard to spot other edits. If you feel that you would like to continue a conversation with someone, find a way to communicate with them outside the wiki or on the [[SW:IRC|IRC]]. For example:

:Sure, e-mail me at its-a-me@mushroomkingdom.ntd.

One thing that should never be placed on user talk pages are images uploaded to the wiki, videos, or pictures linked from other sites.  These are never necessary for using talk pages in their appropriate means. They can be handled through a simple link (either internal or external).

In a nutshell, user talk pages are a vital part of the wiki, but users should follow these guidelines when using them:

# They are primarily for questions/comments about edits to the Smash Wiki

# Do not split a conversation across multiple pages if possible

# When conversations begin to leave the relevance of SmashWiki, take them elsewhere