Buck Wiki:About - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: + twikipedia

2021-02-26T19:11:18Z

+ twikipedia

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:11, 26 February 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	__NOEDITSECTION__		__NOEDITSECTION__
	{{Project\|About\|shortcut=BW:A\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png}}		{{Project\|About\|shortcut=BW:A<br/>Twikipedia\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png}}

	{\| id="Intro" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"		{\| id="Intro" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: why aren't we called Twikipedia

2021-02-26T19:06:28Z

why aren't we called Twikipedia

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:06, 26 February 2021
Line 27:		Line 27:
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| What is this Wiki About?		\| What is this Wiki About? (And why aren't we called "Twikipedia"?)
	\|}		\|}

	\|-		\|-
	\| The '''Buck Rogers [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Buck Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [[w:Science Fiction\|Science Fiction]] sagas of ''Buck Rogers''. Thus, the '''Buck Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Buck Rogers'' sagas—from [[Ardala]] to [[Zarina]] the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Buck''.		\| The '''Buck Rogers [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Buck Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [[w:Science Fiction\|Science Fiction]] sagas of ''Buck Rogers''. Thus, the '''Buck Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Buck Rogers'' sagas—from [[Ardala]] to [[Zarina]] the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Buck''.

			As such, we did not call ourselves "Twikipedia," as [[Twiki]] is solely a construct from {{BRTV}} (1979-1981 CE). Also, the domain name was taken, and would cost hundreds of dollars to acquire — if at all. So, that put a nail in that coffin.

	This site maintains a strict [[Buck Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Buck Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Buck Wiki:Archivist\|senior or supervisor archivist]].		This site maintains a strict [[Buck Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Buck Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Buck Wiki:Archivist\|senior or supervisor archivist]].

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "BSG-WIKI SM" to "BUCK-WIKI SM"

2021-02-26T19:04:10Z

Text replacement - "BSG-WIKI SM" to "BUCK-WIKI SM"

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:04, 26 February 2021
Line 1:		Line 1:
	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	__NOEDITSECTION__		__NOEDITSECTION__
	{{Project\|About\|shortcut=BW:A\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png}}		{{Project\|About\|shortcut=BW:A\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png}}

	{\| id="Intro" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"		{\| id="Intro" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
Line 8:		Line 8:
	{\| class="contentbox-header"		{\| class="contentbox-header"
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png\|link=#Intro\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#Intro\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| Summary		\| Summary
	\|}		\|}
Line 26:		Line 26:
	{\| class="contentbox-header"		{\| class="contentbox-header"
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| What is this Wiki About?		\| What is this Wiki About?
	\|}		\|}
Line 45:		Line 45:
	{\| class="contentbox-header"		{\| class="contentbox-header"
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| Getting started		\| Getting started
	\|}		\|}
Line 58:		Line 58:
	{\| class="contentbox-header"		{\| class="contentbox-header"
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| Present Day		\| Present Day
	\|}		\|}
Line 75:		Line 75:
	{\| class="contentbox-header"		{\| class="contentbox-header"
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Click\|image=~~BSG~~-WIKI SM.png\|link=#how\|width=25px\|height=25px}}		\| {{Click\|image=BUCK-WIKI SM.png\|link=#how\|width=25px\|height=25px}}
	\| How to Utilize		\| How to Utilize
	\|}		\|}

LIMAFOX76: Adding French link

2021-02-03T10:08:59Z

Adding French link

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:08, 3 February 2021
Line 92:		Line 92:

	[[Category:Buck Wiki]]		[[Category:Buck Wiki]]
			[[fr:Buck Wiki:À propos de]]

LIMAFOX76: Removing a bracket

2021-02-03T09:37:58Z

Removing a bracket

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:37, 3 February 2021
Line 31:		Line 31:

	\|-		\|-
	\| The '''Buck Rogers [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Buck Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [[w:Science Fiction\|Science Fiction]]] sagas of ''Buck Rogers''. Thus, the '''Buck Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Buck Rogers'' sagas—from [[Ardala]] to [[Zarina]] the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Buck''.		\| The '''Buck Rogers [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Buck Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [[w:Science Fiction\|Science Fiction]] sagas of ''Buck Rogers''. Thus, the '''Buck Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Buck Rogers'' sagas—from [[Ardala]] to [[Zarina]] the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Buck''.

	This site maintains a strict [[Buck Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Buck Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Buck Wiki:Archivist\|senior or supervisor archivist]].		This site maintains a strict [[Buck Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Buck Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Buck Wiki:Archivist\|senior or supervisor archivist]].

Joe Beaudoin Jr. at 02:17, 26 January 2021

2021-01-26T02:17:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:17, 26 January 2021
Line 13:		Line 13:

	\|-		\|-
	\| The '''~~Battlestar~~ Wiki''' is a "living" dictionary and episode guide to the ''[[~~Battlestar Galactica~~]]'' television series ~~and its spin-offs (1978, 1980 and circa 2003-Present)~~. It is a "living" website, because it can be changed and amended by users. You can add pictures, information, and external links to ~~websites~~ in support of information contained within the '''~~Battlestar~~ Wiki'''. Each entry such as those on, let's say, ''[[~~Galactica~~]]'' herself or ~~Admiral~~ [[William ~~Adama~~]], are like dictionary/encyclopedia entries on that person/item/topic.		\| The '''Buck Wiki''' is a "living" dictionary and episode guide to the ''[[Buck Rogers]]'' saga, including serials, comics, and various television series. It is a "living" website, because it can be changed and amended by users. You can add pictures, information, and external links to content elsewhere in support of information contained within the '''Buck Wiki'''. Each entry such as those on, let's say, ''[[Ranger 3]]'' herself or Captain [[William Rogers\|William "Buck" Rogers]], are like dictionary/encyclopedia entries on that person/item/topic.
	For an idea of what the '''~~Battlestar~~ Wiki''' can be with ''YOUR'' help, visit the [~~http~~:~~//www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia~~] and the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''] for ideas and inspiration.		For an idea of what the '''Buck Wiki''' can be with ''YOUR'' help, visit the [[bsgwiki:\|Battlestar Wiki]] and the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''] for ideas and inspiration.

	\|}		\|}
Line 31:		Line 31:

	\|-		\|-
	\| The '''~~Battlestar Galactica~~ [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''~~Battlestar~~ Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [~~http~~:~~//www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Fiction~~ Science Fiction] ~~series, the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|original ''Battlestar Galactica''~~]], ''~~[[Galactica 1980]]~~'', the~~ [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'']], ''[[Caprica (series)\|Caprica]]'', and ''[[Blood and Chrome\|Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome]]~~''.		\| The '''Buck Rogers [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Buck Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [[w:Science Fiction\|Science Fiction]]] sagas of ''Buck Rogers''. Thus, the '''Buck Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Buck Rogers'' sagas—from [[Ardala]] to [[Zarina]] the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Buck''.
	~~The~~ '~~''Battlestar~~ Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''~~Battlestar Galactica~~'' ~~series. From~~ [[~~Apollo (TOS)\|Apollo~~]] to [[~~Tom Zarek~~]]~~, to [[Aerilon\|Aerelon]] to [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Virgon\|Virgon]], and also from [[Frak]] to [[Zak Adama\|Zak]],~~ the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''~~Battlestar~~''.

	This site maintains a strict [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:~~Chiefs~~\|~~chief~~ or ~~senior chief~~]].		This site maintains a strict [[Buck Wiki:Spoiler Policy\|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Buck Wiki:Vandalism\|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Buck Wiki:Archivist\|senior or supervisor archivist]].

	For ideas about how you can help feel free to check out the [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:Project List\|projects]] that are being worked on. If you need any help or have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask a chief on their talk page or post your question to the [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:~~Chiefs~~' noticeboard\|~~Chiefs~~' noticeboard]] or the [[~~Battlestar~~ Wiki:~~Wikipedian Quorum~~\|~~Wikipedian Quorum~~]].		For ideas about how you can help feel free to check out the [[Buck Wiki:Project List\|projects]] that are being worked on. If you need any help or have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask a chief on their talk page or post your question to the [[Buck Wiki:Archivist's noticeboard\|Archivist's noticeboard]] or the [[Buck Wiki:Archival Directorate\|Archival Directorate]].

	\|}		\|}
Line 51:		Line 50:

	\|-		\|-
	\| In order to be able to contribute files to ~~Battlestar~~ Wiki, you need to be logged in. You can register at the "[[Special:Userlogin\|Log in / create account]]" link in the upper right corner and enter a user name that will be used at all of your contributions.		\| In order to be able to contribute files to Buck Wiki, you need to be logged in. You can register at the "[[Special:Userlogin\|Log in / create account]]" link in the upper right corner and enter a user name that will be used at all of your contributions.
	\|}		\|}

Line 64:		Line 63:

	\|-		\|-
	\| We presently cover all aspects of the ''[[~~Battlestar Galactica~~]]'' series, spanning the ~~[[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)\|Original Series]] to the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)\|re-imagined version]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]]~~. You'll find -- and can add -- information on such items as terminology seen, events that occurred, and characters introduced & developed.		\| We presently cover all aspects of the ''[[Buck Rogers]]'' series, spanning all incarnations of the ''Buck Rogers'' serials, comics, and television series. You'll find -- and can add -- information on such items as terminology seen, events that occurred, and characters introduced & developed.
	We will also furnish a complete and thorough ~~episode~~ guide, a la [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''], to analyze and dissect the ~~episodes~~ from this series. Unlike the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide], contributions are immediate and can be edited without the tedious process of emailing corrections and awaiting the webmaster for an update~~. Battlestar Wiki is part of the [http://www.frakmedia.net Frak Media Productions] Network~~.		We will also furnish a complete and thorough guide, a la [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''] and [[bsgwiki:\|Battlestar Wiki]], to analyze and dissect the installments from this series. Unlike the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide], contributions are immediate and can be edited without the tedious process of emailing corrections and awaiting the webmaster for an update.

	\|}		\|}
Line 84:		Line 83:
	For starters, you need a means to identify yourself. Therefore, you'll have to create a [[Special:Userlogin\|user account]], which is fast, easy, and, of course, '''free'''.		For starters, you need a means to identify yourself. Therefore, you'll have to create a [[Special:Userlogin\|user account]], which is fast, easy, and, of course, '''free'''.

	Any hyperlink without an icon next to it, such as this one on the term [[~~Naturalistic science fiction~~]], leads to an entry on this website about that term. Above it, you will find a list of tabs. In this group of tabs, you'll find the "Edit" tab. Click it, and you'll be able to add, correct, or remove content. The [[Help:Editing\|''Editing Help'']] portion of the site will cover the essentials in editing entries, but it'll be like posting to a message board, '''and you'll see your results <u>immediately</u>'''.		Any hyperlink without an icon next to it, such as this one on the term [[Earth Defense Directorate]], leads to an entry on this website about that term. Above it, you will find a list of tabs. In this group of tabs, you'll find the "Edit" tab. Click it, and you'll be able to add, correct, or remove content. The [[Help:Editing\|''Editing Help'']] portion of the site will cover the essentials in editing entries, but it'll be like posting to a message board, '''and you'll see your results <u>immediately</u>'''.

	You'll also be able to discuss the topic by clicking the "Discussion" tab. So, if you want to question on the merit of a piece of information in that entry, or spur discussion, you can do that there without including it in the "official" entry. (Thus presenting information and not back-and-forth bulletin board type commentary.)		You'll also be able to discuss the topic by clicking the "Discussion" tab. So, if you want to question on the merit of a piece of information in that entry, or spur discussion, you can do that there without including it in the "official" entry. (Thus presenting information and not back-and-forth bulletin board type commentary.)
Line 92:		Line 91:
	<br/><br/>		<br/><br/>

	[[Category:~~Battlestar~~ Wiki]]		[[Category:Buck Wiki]]
	~~[[de:Battlestar Wiki:Über]]~~
	~~[[fr:Battlestar Wiki:À propos~~]]

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: 1 revision imported

2021-01-25T23:31:23Z

1 revision imported

← Older revision

Revision as of 23:31, 25 January 2021

bsgwiki>LIMAFOX76: Adding German link

2020-09-29T12:47:18Z

Adding German link

New page

__NOTOC__
__NOEDITSECTION__
{{Project|About|shortcut=BW:A|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png}}

{| id="Intro" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
|-
! class="contentbox-th" |
{| class="contentbox-header"
|-
| {{Click|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png|link=#Intro|width=25px|height=25px}}
| Summary
|}

|-
| The '''Battlestar Wiki''' is a "living" dictionary and episode guide to the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' television series and its spin-offs (1978, 1980 and circa 2003-Present). It is a "living" website, because it can be changed and amended by users. You can add pictures, information, and external links to websites in support of information contained within the '''Battlestar Wiki'''. Each entry such as those on, let's say, ''[[Galactica]]'' herself or Admiral [[William Adama]], are like dictionary/encyclopedia entries on that person/item/topic.
For an idea of what the '''Battlestar Wiki''' can be with ''YOUR'' help, visit the [http://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] and the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''] for ideas and inspiration.

|}

{| class="mulitbox"
|-
| class="mulitbox-row" |
{| class="mulitbox-container" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
|-
! class="contentbox-th" |
{| class="contentbox-header"
|-
| {{Click|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png|link=#|width=25px|height=25px}}
| What is this Wiki About?
|}

|-
| The '''Battlestar Galactica [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki Wiki]''' (a.k.a. '''Battlestar Wiki''') is a free online encyclopedia and episode guide covering the [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Fiction Science Fiction] series, the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|original ''Battlestar Galactica'']], ''[[Galactica 1980]]'', the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined ''Battlestar Galactica'']], ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'', and ''[[Blood and Chrome|Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome]]''.
The '''Battlestar Wiki''' is aimed to cover everything related to the ''Battlestar Galactica'' series. From [[Apollo (TOS)|Apollo]] to [[Tom Zarek]], to [[Aerilon|Aerelon]] to [[The Twelve Colonies (RDM)#Virgon|Virgon]], and also from [[Frak]] to [[Zak Adama|Zak]], the Wiki covers and continues to expand coverage on all things ''Battlestar''.

This site maintains a strict [[Battlestar Wiki:Spoiler Policy|spoiler policy]], but please read it so that you know what should be expected. Please refrain from engaging in acts of [[Battlestar Wiki:Vandalism|vandalism]]. Violations may result in being blocked by a [[Battlestar Wiki:Chiefs|chief or senior chief]].

For ideas about how you can help feel free to check out the [[Battlestar Wiki:Project List|projects]] that are being worked on. If you need any help or have any questions or suggestions, feel free to ask a chief on their talk page or post your question to the [[Battlestar Wiki:Chiefs' noticeboard|Chiefs' noticeboard]] or the [[Battlestar Wiki:Wikipedian Quorum|Wikipedian Quorum]].

|}

| class="mulitbox-row" |
{| class="mulitbox-container" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
|-
! class="contentbox-th" |
{| class="contentbox-header"
|-
| {{Click|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png|link=#|width=25px|height=25px}}
| Getting started
|}

|-
| In order to be able to contribute files to Battlestar Wiki, you need to be logged in. You can register at the "[[Special:Userlogin|Log in / create account]]" link in the upper right corner and enter a user name that will be used at all of your contributions.
|}

{| class="mulitbox-container" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
|-
! class="contentbox-th" |
{| class="contentbox-header"
|-
| {{Click|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png|link=#|width=25px|height=25px}}
| Present Day
|}

|-
| We presently cover all aspects of the ''[[Battlestar Galactica]]'' series, spanning the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]] to the [[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|re-imagined version]] by [[Ronald D. Moore]]. You'll find -- and can add -- information on such items as terminology seen, events that occurred, and characters introduced & developed.
We will also furnish a complete and thorough episode guide, a la [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide to ''Babylon 5''], to analyze and dissect the episodes from this series. Unlike the [http://www.midwinter.com/lurk/lurker.html Lurker's Guide], contributions are immediate and can be edited without the tedious process of emailing corrections and awaiting the webmaster for an update. Battlestar Wiki is part of the [http://www.frakmedia.net Frak Media Productions] Network.

|}

|}

{| id="how" class="contentbox" width="100%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"
|-
! class="contentbox-th" |
{| class="contentbox-header"
|-
| {{Click|image=BSG-WIKI SM.png|link=#how|width=25px|height=25px}}
| How to Utilize
|}

|-
| Utilization of this Wiki is fairly straight forward.
For starters, you need a means to identify yourself. Therefore, you'll have to create a [[Special:Userlogin|user account]], which is fast, easy, and, of course, '''free'''.

Any hyperlink without an icon next to it, such as this one on the term [[Naturalistic science fiction]], leads to an entry on this website about that term. Above it, you will find a list of tabs. In this group of tabs, you'll find the "Edit" tab. Click it, and you'll be able to add, correct, or remove content. The [[Help:Editing|''Editing Help'']] portion of the site will cover the essentials in editing entries, but it'll be like posting to a message board, '''and you'll see your results <u>immediately</u>'''.

You'll also be able to discuss the topic by clicking the "Discussion" tab. So, if you want to question on the merit of a piece of information in that entry, or spur discussion, you can do that there without including it in the "official" entry. (Thus presenting information and not back-and-forth bulletin board type commentary.)

|}

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Battlestar Wiki]]
[[de:Battlestar Wiki:Über]]
[[fr:Battlestar Wiki:À propos]]