Using My Links

Do you often need to go to unique links while patrolling, writing, or editing? The handy My Links tool allows you to quickly go to specific links. It is very easy to add, and shows up right on your sidebar with the option to expand or collapse. You can add as many links as you like, going to any website on the web.

This is quite simple to add, just follow the directions here. If you aren't sure what to put on, you can take a look at other's My Links by putting "/Mylinks" after their username. Still not sure? Feel free to take a look at IsabelleZita's.

Popular Threads

Here at wikiHow, many people create threads. Mainly, forum games, here are some of the more popular threads that are likely to keep their popularity:

http://forums.wikihow.com/discussion/2083/question-answer-game/p1
The question-answer game forum thread is really popular. Wow! Over 4,000 posts! This game is simple. All you have to do is answer the question from the post above, then post a new question.


http://forums.wikihow.com/discussion/3418/the-random-person-above-you/p1
This game is easy. All you have to do is make a random comment about the person who posted above you.


http://forums.wikihow.com/discussion/1987/your-personal-twitter-thread-wikitwitter/
In this forum, you post like you would on twitter.


http://forums.wikihow.com/discussion/3175/attacks/
I like this forum. All you do is post a reason to (fake) attack the poster above you.


http://forums.wikihow.com/discussion/736/count-to-a-million-game/
This forum's name is pretty self-explanitory. You post the number next from the poster's above you, hoping to reach a million.


If you plan on making a forum (or posting), it must follow these rules:

-Keep your thread in the correct category.

-No nonsense.

-No spamming.

-Be nice, not rude.

-Try not to get in any fights while posting.

-No asking for personal information.

Note: Only members with accounts can participate in the forums. So...create an account. It doesn't require any personal information to join!

The Spellchecker

Hey all. Today, I'm going to be talking about the spellchecker tool. It's the newest tool on the Community Dashboard.

It came out a few months ago, and is used thoroughly. The point of it is... Well, to correct spelling errors! A lot of our users use it- correcting spelling errors right and left!

Previously, only Admins and NAB's could add words the whitelist. However, now regular users can also add words.

Since it's new, it makes a few mistakes, but nothing too big.

Well, pretty short post, huh. Well, expect another later today! Happy reading. - June Days

Amazing how-to articles

As you've probably figured out, from the title, wikiHow is a how-to site. Our goal is to build the biggest and most high quality how to manual in the world. And, today, I'll be talking about that.

I've gotten a lot of talk page messages asking what wikiHow was all about. Well, it's about writing how-to articles and getting them to their best quality possible. A lot of our authors are working hard to make wikiHow be the best it can be. I'll be showing you a few articles from those people.

Maluniu writes the best food recipies on wikiHow. Just take a look at her articles, and I'm sure you'll agree!

* http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Cinnamon-and-Sugar-Popcorn

* http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Layered-Smoothies

* http://www.wikihow.com/Make-KFC-Original-Fried-Chicken

Those look good, huh. :) Next, would be our photagraper experts - Lewis Collard and Ttrimm.

Lewis's articles:

* http://www.wikihow.com/Shoot-Film

* http://www.wikihow.com/Photograph-Small-Things

Ttrimm's articles

* http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Long-Exposure-Photographs-During-the-Day

* http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-Rim-Lighting

(Ttrimm writes about other stuff too, she likes photography though!)

LiveLifeNails writes nail articles, just look at these!

* http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Facebook-Nails

* http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Camouflage-Nails

* http://www.wikihow.com/Do-wikiHow-Nails

And TechFlash1! Let me say, she is the best tech person - Ever!

* http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Winning-Pokemon-Deck

* http://www.wikihow.com/Install-Flash-Player-on-Ubuntu

Well, that's only a few of the thousands of articles that we have! Check 'em out!' http://www.wikihow.com

June Days

Interviews!

Today, I have four interviews from our wonderful wikiHow members! So, let's get the show on the road!


First off, Born2Be-Me's interview


She found wikiHow while searching for help about a game she liked. "I was immediately intrigued" she said. She spends time on our IRC channel, plays games on the Forums, or helps out with welcoming new users, and gives them advice. She writes about school, hairstyles and animals. She has tons of friends at wikiHow (Including me. :)), and wants to become an NAB and an Admin. She also created our Dance team.


I'm sure she'd be an excellent Admin! Well, she has my thanks for letting me interview her. On to our next person!


Choc Chip (I call her Choc)'s interview


She found wikiHow while her and her cousin searched "How to Make a Spy Club". She searched a couple more articles, then wanted to join! She patrolls and designs talk/user pages. She is an advanced page designer, and likes to make UIB's and templates. She likes to write about Arts and Crafts. She has one Rising Star and it is wonderful! She comes to wikiHow regularly, had written 14 articles and loves wikiHow!


Thanks for letting me interview you, Choc! :)


Next, is AdminsysopwikiHow's interview


AdminsysopwikiHow found wikiHow while searching on how to safely light fireworks. She likes to patrol RC, and reports spammers, vandles and underage editors to our Adminastraitive Notice Board. She likes to write about dance, and she co-created the Dance team. She has written 8 articles, and patrolled 426 edits.




Last, but certainly not least, is Ttrimm. AKA, Teresa's interview

(Be prepared, I'm going to do a little bragging on Teresa) Teresa first of, is the best NAB on the planet. She found wikiHow on the widget in iGoogle. "What I do most, and seem to have a talent for, is boosting. I love the satisfaction that I get from knowing that I am doing a good job and that I am the best at what I am doing." She is the best at what she does. She writes about graphic software; shareware and freeware/open source. And she writes about personal devopment. "I am a tad bit competitive and like knowing I am the best at something." She is an NAB, featured author and an Admin at wikiHow. She has patrolled 149,393 edits on wikiHow, and is a kind and collaborative author.

Thank you all so much for letting me interview you all! :) http://www.wikihow
com Well, more blogging to come! June Days

Interview with an Admin

Now, I'm interviewing our other newest Admin. Tiagoroth! (Otherwise known as Neil)

Me: How has being elected Admin changed your wH experience?

Tiagoroth: As a whole, it hasn't. I'm still the same user I was without; except now I have a few extra buttons.

Me: Is being an Admin more work, fun, or is it still pretty normal?

Tiagoroth: It's fairly normal. Every admin has a different niche of what they prefer doing and my niche hasn't really changed with the transition.

Me: What has compelled you to stay with us, at wikiHow?

Tiagoroth: Probably the community and my love for editing.

Me: What "extra button" have you used the most?

Tiagoroth: The deletion button. I've only blocked I think not even 5 users and page moves use the same page I used as a NABer.

Me: Where do you see yourself when the Admins get elected in the future?

Tiagoroth: More than likely being a part of the admins doing the electing.

Me: And your overall Admin experience?

Tiagoroth: My overall admin experience is relatively unchangedfrom a userexperience. When everyone says that everybody is equal, they really aren't kidding ;)

Great interview - Tons of people say we're all equals, I say it, and it's true. :) Thanks for letting me interview you, Neil! ;) More blogging to come, thanks for reading! :) http://www.wikiHow.com June Days