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These pages are a companion to the [https://www.speedsolving.com Speedsolving.com website] and [https://www.speedsolving.com/forum forums]. The pages are based on the [http://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which drives the popular Wikipedia encyclopedia. The software is designed to be provide a collaborative environment for individuals to continuously edit entries to provide both accurate and up to date information about the many topics.
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These pages are a companion to the [https://www.speedsolving.com Speedsolving.com community]. The pages are based on the [http://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software which drives the popular Wikipedia encyclopedia. The software is designed to be provide a collaborative environment for individuals to continuously edit entries to provide both accurate and up to date information about the many topics.
  
 
The purpose of these pages is not to provide another comprehensive encyclopedia website. Instead it is meant to provide an organized outlet for the vast amounts of knowledge that are provided in the forums, as well as a general cubing encyclopedia.
 
The purpose of these pages is not to provide another comprehensive encyclopedia website. Instead it is meant to provide an organized outlet for the vast amounts of knowledge that are provided in the forums, as well as a general cubing encyclopedia.
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In order to begin editing the Wiki a user account must be created. All that is required is a username and valid email address. Click [https://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Special:UserLoginSpecial:UserLogin&type=signup here] to sign up. Once logged in it is possible to edit any page, simply by clicking the 'edit' tab at the top of each page, or the 'edit' links on the right of each section heading. When changing or undoing previous edits, be sure to use the discussion tab to state your reasoning and resolve any points of debate.
 
In order to begin editing the Wiki a user account must be created. All that is required is a username and valid email address. Click [https://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Special:UserLoginSpecial:UserLogin&type=signup here] to sign up. Once logged in it is possible to edit any page, simply by clicking the 'edit' tab at the top of each page, or the 'edit' links on the right of each section heading. When changing or undoing previous edits, be sure to use the discussion tab to state your reasoning and resolve any points of debate.
  
Please also familiarise yourself with the MediaWiki editing syntax to ensure your posts are formatted correctly. Information on the MediaWiki editing syntax can be found on the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help Page]. Some further information explaining table formatting can be found [[Standard Table Formats|here]].
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Please also familiarize yourself with the MediaWiki editing syntax to ensure your posts are formatted correctly. Information on the MediaWiki editing syntax can be found on the [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki Help Page]. Some further information explaining table formatting can be found [[Standard Table Formats|here]].
  
 
Finally, we'd like to express our thanks for getting involved and contributing to the community.
 
Finally, we'd like to express our thanks for getting involved and contributing to the community.

Latest revision as of 05:54, 25 May 2022

These pages are a companion to the Speedsolving.com community. The pages are based on the MediaWiki software which drives the popular Wikipedia encyclopedia. The software is designed to be provide a collaborative environment for individuals to continuously edit entries to provide both accurate and up to date information about the many topics.

The purpose of these pages is not to provide another comprehensive encyclopedia website. Instead it is meant to provide an organized outlet for the vast amounts of knowledge that are provided in the forums, as well as a general cubing encyclopedia.

Editing This Wiki

In order to begin editing the Wiki a user account must be created. All that is required is a username and valid email address. Click here to sign up. Once logged in it is possible to edit any page, simply by clicking the 'edit' tab at the top of each page, or the 'edit' links on the right of each section heading. When changing or undoing previous edits, be sure to use the discussion tab to state your reasoning and resolve any points of debate.

Please also familiarize yourself with the MediaWiki editing syntax to ensure your posts are formatted correctly. Information on the MediaWiki editing syntax can be found on the MediaWiki Help Page. Some further information explaining table formatting can be found here.

Finally, we'd like to express our thanks for getting involved and contributing to the community.


Where to go from here...

  • Todo list - list of all 'Stub' pages in need of more information
  • Category Page - an overview with access to most of the Wiki content.
  • Edit your user page. Click on your username in the top menu and add some information about yourself..