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I think we should change the name to "First Start" or something like that, and rename the subheadings section. [[User:Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''Awesome'''</span>]] [[User talk:Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''Cardinal'''</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''2000'''</span>]] 21:20, 7 June 2013 (EDT) | I think we should change the name to "First Start" or something like that, and rename the subheadings section. [[User:Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''Awesome'''</span>]] [[User talk:Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''Cardinal'''</span>]] [[Special:Contributions/Ac2k|<span style="color: red;">'''2000'''</span>]] 21:20, 7 June 2013 (EDT) | ||
:I can deal with having to rename the page, but I would still like the acronym to be meaningful. I see no problem with the subsection names. [[User:Toomai|Toomai]] [[User talk:Toomai|Glittershine]] [[Image:Toomai.png|20px|link=User:Toomai/Bin|???]] The SMASH-GINEER 18:54, 10 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
::Maybe it could be changed to something like "Starting Out" and having a shortcut be "SW:START." <span style="font-family: AR DARLING; font-size: 12pt"> [[User:DarkFox01|{{Color|black|Dark}}]][[User talk:DarkFox01|{{Color|darkred|Fox}}]][[Special:Contributions/DarkFox01|{{Color|red|01}}]]</span>[[File:DF01Sig.png|19px]]used the boost to get through. 14:08, 20 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''' even though this kind of sounds like the Simplified Ruleset. [[User:RoyboyX|<font color="red">'''Roy'''</font><font color="gray">'''boy'''</font><font color="darkred">'''X'''</font>]] [[User talk:RoyboyX|''<span style="color:brown;">'''Talk'''</span>'']] 22:34, 7 June 2013 (EDT) | '''Support''' even though this kind of sounds like the Simplified Ruleset. [[User:RoyboyX|<font color="red">'''Roy'''</font><font color="gray">'''boy'''</font><font color="darkred">'''X'''</font>]] [[User talk:RoyboyX|''<span style="color:brown;">'''Talk'''</span>'']] 22:34, 7 June 2013 (EDT) | ||
:I'm probably biased but I think this is better than that page because it's less generic and more in line with the current culture. [[User:Toomai|Toomai]] [[User talk:Toomai|Glittershine]] [[Image:Toomai.png|20px|link=User:Toomai/Bin|???]] The SMASH-GINEER 18:54, 10 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''': Bagels. <ins>I also have to add to what Tommai said. The simplified ruleset was copied from Wikipedia and doesn't well-reflect SmashWiki. Also, I don't think it gives very good advice. If I were to give advice to a newbie about what or how to edit, this is where I'd point, not the simplified ruleset, as this says exactly what I would say. Another point: I didn't even know the simplified ruleset was here until you mentioned it. We can publicize this better via use of the Welcome Template, the site notice, and/or the main page, and make it more helpful than the simplified ruleset that no one really cares about.</ins> <span style="font-family:Triforce, sans-serif;">'''[[User:Dr. Pain 99|<font color=#008000>D<font color=#008019>o<font color=#008031>c<font color=#008049>t<font color=#008062>o<font color=#008080>rP</font>a</font>i</font>n</font>9</font>9</font>]]'''</span> 21:58, 9 June 2013 (EDT), addendum on 19:07, 10 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''' The simplified ruleset we have is pretty useless and nowhere near as helpful as this for a "simple rulest". <span style="font-family:Edwardian Script ITC; font-size:12pt">[[User:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Omega</span>]] [[User talk:Omega Tyrant|<span style="color:forestgreen">Tyrant</span>]]</span> [[Image: TyranitarMS.png ]] 02:28, 16 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''': This is a very smart idea for a first page for newcomers to visit. Good job, Toomai. <span style="font-family: AR DARLING; font-size: 12pt"> [[User:DarkFox01|{{Color|black|Dark}}]][[User talk:DarkFox01|{{Color|darkred|Fox}}]][[Special:Contributions/DarkFox01|{{Color|red|01}}]]</span>[[File:DF01Sig.png|19px]]is a BitF fan 15:39, 18 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''': Well written and isn't too long. Overall, great! [[User:Scr7|Scr7]][[File:FalcoIcon2.jpg|19px]] 15:46, 18 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
For the official shortcut, we will use [[SW:FIRST]]. I'm debating whether SW:RTFM should be available or not; we don't want to show it to newbies or hair-trigger sourpusses, but it's apt, effective, and can possibly help cleave clueless mules. Once I get some opinions here I see no reason to delay policyfiying this. [[User:Toomai|Toomai]] [[User talk:Toomai|Glittershine]] [[Image:Toomai.png|20px|link=User:Toomai/Bin|???]] The Incomperable 23:00, 18 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
:My I ask what the big deal with using SW:RTFM is? <span style="font-family:Triforce, sans-serif;">'''[[User:Dr. Pain 99|<font color=#008000>D<font color=#008019>o<font color=#008031>c<font color=#008049>t<font color=#008062>o<font color=#008080>rP</font>a</font>i</font>n</font>9</font>9</font>]]'''</span> 23:05, 18 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
:Oh never mind, I understand. Maybe we should not list that on the short-cut page but still have it as a shortcut. <span style="font-family:Triforce, sans-serif;">'''[[User:Dr. Pain 99|<font color=#008000>D<font color=#008019>o<font color=#008031>c<font color=#008049>t<font color=#008062>o<font color=#008080>rP</font>a</font>i</font>n</font>9</font>9</font>]]'''</span> 23:06, 18 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
So if we implement this, do we repeal the Simplified Ruleset or leave it be and generally use this? [[User:RoyboyX|<font color="red">'''Roy'''</font><font color="gray">'''boy'''</font><font color="darkred">'''X'''</font>]] [[User talk:RoyboyX|''<span style="color:brown;">'''Talk'''</span>'']] 22:05, 22 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''': More enlightening and more organized than the Simplified Ruleset. What makes it even better is that it isn't copied from Wikipedia.--[[User:Starman125|Starman125]] ([[User talk:Starman125|talk]]) 22:48, 24 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
'''Support''': Looks fine to me and its organized. [[User:Dots|<font color="red">Do</font>]][[User talk:Dots|<font color="blue">t</font><font color="purple">s</font>]] [[File:MewtwoMS.png]] The GameCube 00:40, 25 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
Pass? [[User:RoyboyX|<font color="red">'''Roy'''</font><font color="gray">'''boy'''</font><font color="darkred">'''X'''</font>]] [[User talk:RoyboyX|''<span style="color:brown;">'''Talk'''</span>'']] 18:37, 25 June 2013 (EDT) | |||
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+1 for page name - Ceci n’est pas un Smiddle. 17:42, 7 June 2013 (EDT)
I think we should change the name to "First Start" or something like that, and rename the subheadings section. Awesome Cardinal 2000 21:20, 7 June 2013 (EDT)
- I can deal with having to rename the page, but I would still like the acronym to be meaningful. I see no problem with the subsection names. Toomai Glittershine
The SMASH-GINEER 18:54, 10 June 2013 (EDT)
Support even though this kind of sounds like the Simplified Ruleset. RoyboyX Talk 22:34, 7 June 2013 (EDT)
- I'm probably biased but I think this is better than that page because it's less generic and more in line with the current culture. Toomai Glittershine The SMASH-GINEER 18:54, 10 June 2013 (EDT)
Support: Bagels. I also have to add to what Tommai said. The simplified ruleset was copied from Wikipedia and doesn't well-reflect SmashWiki. Also, I don't think it gives very good advice. If I were to give advice to a newbie about what or how to edit, this is where I'd point, not the simplified ruleset, as this says exactly what I would say. Another point: I didn't even know the simplified ruleset was here until you mentioned it. We can publicize this better via use of the Welcome Template, the site notice, and/or the main page, and make it more helpful than the simplified ruleset that no one really cares about. DoctorPain99 21:58, 9 June 2013 (EDT), addendum on 19:07, 10 June 2013 (EDT)
Support The simplified ruleset we have is pretty useless and nowhere near as helpful as this for a "simple rulest". Omega Tyrant 
02:28, 16 June 2013 (EDT)
Support: This is a very smart idea for a first page for newcomers to visit. Good job, Toomai. DarkFox01
is a BitF fan 15:39, 18 June 2013 (EDT)
Support: Well written and isn't too long. Overall, great! Scr7
15:46, 18 June 2013 (EDT)
For the official shortcut, we will use SW:FIRST. I'm debating whether SW:RTFM should be available or not; we don't want to show it to newbies or hair-trigger sourpusses, but it's apt, effective, and can possibly help cleave clueless mules. Once I get some opinions here I see no reason to delay policyfiying this. Toomai Glittershine The Incomperable 23:00, 18 June 2013 (EDT)
- My I ask what the big deal with using SW:RTFM is? DoctorPain99 23:05, 18 June 2013 (EDT)
- Oh never mind, I understand. Maybe we should not list that on the short-cut page but still have it as a shortcut. DoctorPain99 23:06, 18 June 2013 (EDT)
So if we implement this, do we repeal the Simplified Ruleset or leave it be and generally use this? RoyboyX Talk 22:05, 22 June 2013 (EDT)
Support: More enlightening and more organized than the Simplified Ruleset. What makes it even better is that it isn't copied from Wikipedia.--Starman125 (talk) 22:48, 24 June 2013 (EDT)
Support: Looks fine to me and its organized. Dots 
The GameCube 00:40, 25 June 2013 (EDT)
