Help:FAQ
Greetings, fellow Smashwikipedian! I trust you're new, and need some help on how it all works. Here are some commonly asked questions to get you started.
What's a wiki?
A wiki is a unique system in which users can contribute information to a growing website, designed to give people up-to-date information created by the people, for the people. One such example is at http://en.wikipedia.org/.
How do I do it?
Easily. All you need to do to become a contributor is to register an account. No email address is required, and your information is confidential. Once you sign up, you can create a new page by searching for it on the left side of the screen, and clicking the option to make a new page. If it's already been made, feel free to add to that existing page. You can also use formatting, above the text box, and you can even preview before you add to see how it looks.
Um. Isn't this like Wikipedia?
Not at all. Wikipedia focuses on general information for virtually everything, so fans of Super Smash Bros. will find very little help within its pages, and because it's so varied, needed in-depth information about the SSB series have been rejected. Only here will you find instant help for your games, and how to improve and learn more about this game series.
What's a "sysop"?
Sysops are essentially the moderators, appointed to make sure everything's in order, and that nobody gets too rowdy. The sysops are in charge of keeping the SmashWiki safe, and justly punishing users who go against our rules.
Sweet. Can I be one?
Very rarely are sysops chosen, and if they are, it's a small handful. If you really want to be a sysop, make yourself known as a dedicated and active contributor, and make noticable improvements to the Wiki to be considered.
eh.. I probably don't have anything to add anyway..
Nonsense! There's always something that needs improving at the SmashWiki, and it could be you who does it. You could add character information that hasn't been added, improve on pages that haven't been worked on, or even make pages you believe should exist at our Wiki. Even if you don't know much about the game, every positive submission is a step in the right direction, no matter how little it is.
Nice, thanks!
You're welcome!
Remember, if you still have any problems, feel free to message one of our friendly staff at their talk page.
Hope to see you there!
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