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| | + | Hello and welcome to the '''Sonic Retro Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)''' page. The purpose of the following sub-pages are to cover basic questions that a user of [[Sonic Retro]] may have in relation to the function of this website. There are currently three main FAQ's, with other [[cdn:Help:Contents|helpful documentation]] located on the Retro CDN. |
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| − | '''Overview FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)''': | + | * [[Sonic Retro:FAQ/Main FAQ|Main FAQ]] - Main FAQ about Sonic Retro, its goals, and operations. |
| − | == What is '''Wiki'''? ==
| + | * [[Sonic Retro:FAQ/Readers' FAQ|Readers' FAQ]] - Finding, reading, and using Sonic Retro. |
| | + | * [[Sonic Retro:FAQ/Upload FAQ|Upload FAQ]] - What to upload to Sonic Retro, and how. |
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| − | : A ''wiki'' is a collaborative '''collection''' of interlinked web pages, all of which can be visited and edited by anyone at any time (collaborative software). The concept and software were invented by Ward Cunningham. You could even edit this page by clicking the "edit" link on the third tab above, or edit only a section by clicking on "[edit]" to its right. If you don't have anything to add or correct on this page and you just want to see how it works, try out the [[Sandbox]].
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| − | == What is [[Sonic Retro]]? ==
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| − | :Sonic Retro is a project to produce a new kind of information site that is comprehensive and free for anyone or any site to use. See [[Sonic Retro:About]] and the [[Sonic Retro]] article for even more information.
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| − | == Why is it called Sonic Retro '''and''' SSonicNET Database? ==
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| − | :The name 'SSonicNET Database' was the beta name that was generated while [[Project Sonic Retro]] was being designed; the name Sonic Retro just stayed around, so both are in acceptable use.
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| − | ==What is the goal of Sonic Retro?==
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| − | :Our goal is to create a free, reliable database--indeed, the largest database for Sonic information in history, both in terms of breadth and depth. This is an '''ambitious''' goal, and will probably take many years to achieve.
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| − | ==Who owns Sonic Retro?==
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| − | : The database is managed by [[SClassic.net]], which also manages the operation of Sonic Retro's sister projects, including [[Sonic Classic]], [[Sonic Classic Radio]], [[ASPRS]].
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| − | :The articles hosted on this site are released by their authors under the [[GNU Free Documentation License]], so the articles are free content and may be reproduced freely under the same license. See [[Sonic Retro:Copyrights]] and [[Sonic Retro:Readers' FAQ]] for information on how you can use the treasury's content.
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| − | ==Who is responsible for the articles on Sonic Retro?==
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| − | :'''Everyone'''. This is a collaborative endeavor. Many people have contributed to different parts of this project, and anyone can do so, including you. All you need is to know [[Help:Editing|how to edit a page]], and have some knowledge you want to share. The database provides users with a certain amount of freedom.
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| − | :You can learn who is responsible for the most recent versions of any given page by clicking on the "Page history" link. But if you spot an error in the latest revision of an article, you are highly encouraged to be bold and correct it. This practice is one of the basic review mechanisms that maintains the reliability of the database.
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| − | :If you are uncertain or find the wording confusing, quote the material on the associated [[Sonic Retro:Talk page|talk page]] and leave a question for the next person. This helps eliminate errors, inaccuracies or misleading wording more quickly and is highly appreciated by the community.
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| − | ==How can I contact the project?==
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| − | :Get in touch with any of the [[Sonic Retro:Administrators|administrators]], or contact Sonic Classic directly via the main page.
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| − | ==Should I create an account? Can't I just edit articles anonymously?==
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| − | :Users with account names enjoy several benefits, among them is the positive reputation that goes with quality work. Wikipedians with an established history are respected especially with regard to neutralising article disputes. Also, pieces of Sonic Retro sometimes find collaborating with anonymous users frustrating, because it is more difficult to contact them with questions, concerns, or suggestions. This is not to say there is a hierarchy ''per se'' - though there are editors with administrative abilities (see [[Sonic Retro:Administrators]]), these are approved by the community, and the goal of most users is to ensure that democracy, albeit with a little anarchy, remains the supreme power on Sonic Retro.
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| − | :Users with user names are in a sense ''more'' anonymous than contributors that are not logged in: while anyone can see the IP address of a user who did not log in when he/she edited, only server administrators can find the IP of a logged-in user. So if you're concerned about privacy and anonymity, you may prefer to create a username for yourself in order to hide your IP.
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| − | like to stay on the fringes, it's fine to edit without a login. Many valuable contributors have made this choice.
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| − | ==How do you know if the information is correct?==
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| − | :As anyone can edit any article, it is of course possible for biased, out of date or incorrect information to be posted. However, because there are so many other people reading the articles and monitoring contributions using the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] page, incorrect information is usually corrected quickly. Thus, the overall accuracy of the database is improving all the time as it attracts more and more contributors. You are encouraged to help by correcting articles and passing on your own knowledge.
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| − | :See [[Sonic Retro:Replies to Common Objections]] for a longer discussion of this point.
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| − | ==Site X seems to be violating Sonic Retro's copyright. Do you guys know about this?==
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| − | :It's most likely the answer is yes, and it's reasonably likely they're within their rights. Anybody may mirror or fork Sonic Retro as long as they comply with the [[GNU Free Documentation License]].
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| − | == Which wiki software does Sonic Retro run on? ==
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| − | :See: [[Wikipedia:MediaWiki]]
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