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| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[{{SITENAME}}]] is an open online encyclopedia about the [[brony fandom]]—that is, fan works, events, organizations and individuals relating to the adult ''My Little Pony'' fandom that originally formed in late-2010 and early-2011.''' While we don't (and won't!) exclude aspects of the ''My Little Pony'' fandom that existed before this time, it is not the primary focus of this wiki. |
We encourage each and [[everypony]] to contribute their knowledge and experience to the wiki so that we can preserve the fandom's history for posterity. | We encourage each and [[everypony]] to contribute their knowledge and experience to the wiki so that we can preserve the fandom's history for posterity. | ||
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# '''Don't worry about getting spelling, grammar or formatting exactly right.''' Lots of people know how to copy edit text, but you might be the only person who knows what needs to be written! | # '''Don't worry about getting spelling, grammar or formatting exactly right.''' Lots of people know how to copy edit text, but you might be the only person who knows what needs to be written! | ||
# '''Reference as much as possible.''' Citing your sources adds legitimacy to what you've written and reduces the chances of it being removed. | # '''Reference as much as possible.''' Citing your sources adds legitimacy to what you've written and reduces the chances of it being removed. | ||
| − | # '''If you need to, use the [[ | + | # '''If you need to, use the [[Project:Sandbox|sandbox]].''' In the sandbox you can experiment with using [[mediawikiwiki:Wikitext|wikitext]] and practice formatting articles, without disrupting the rest of the wiki. |
| − | If you're interested in the minutiae of how we operate, check out the full list of [[:Category: | + | If you're interested in the minutiae of how we operate, check out the full list of [[:Category:{{SITENAME}} policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]]. |
| − | Have a question or need help? Contact a [[ | + | Have a question or need help? Contact a [[Project:Staff|staff member]]. |
| − | == What | + | == What {{SITENAME}} isn't about == |
=== Canonical works and official tie-in media === | === Canonical works and official tie-in media === | ||
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Whether bronies are a subset or distinct entity from the [[wikipedia:furry fandom|furry fandom]] is a an often controversial discussion topic. While it is hard to contest there is some significant overlap between the two fandoms, most topics relating to furries belong on [https://wikifur.com WikiFur]. | Whether bronies are a subset or distinct entity from the [[wikipedia:furry fandom|furry fandom]] is a an often controversial discussion topic. While it is hard to contest there is some significant overlap between the two fandoms, most topics relating to furries belong on [https://wikifur.com WikiFur]. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:{{SITENAME}} help]] |