Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Account) - Revision history

Ash at 17:47, 19 June 2005

2005-06-19T17:47:50Z

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	==New accounts==		==New accounts==
	You do not have to sign up to use Thelemapedia: it is free for everyone to read. However, if you want to edit articles and add to the encyclopedia, then you have to create an account~~. Fortunately, becoming~~ a Thelemapedia editor is ~~easy! First, give~~ our [[Thelemapedia:Editorial Policy\|editorial policies]] ~~a quick glance and be~~ sure you can ~~abide by them~~. By applying for membership, you are implicitly agreeing with these ~~policies. Other than agreeing with our editorial~~ policies, ~~there are no other requirements for membership, such as association with any organization or church~~.		You do not have to sign up to use Thelemapedia: it is free for everyone to read. However, if you want to edit articles and add to the encyclopedia, then you have to create an account by applying to become a Thelemapedia editor. The first step is to look over our [[Thelemapedia:Editorial Policy\|editorial policies]] to make sure you agree with them and can work within our guidelines. By applying for membership, you are implicitly agreeing with these policies, so it's important you read them first.

	~~Then when~~ you are ready, send an email to [mailto:accounts@thelemapedia.org accounts@thelemapedia.org] with the following information:		There are only two requirements for becoming a Thelemapedia editor:
	# Full civil name		#The ability to work within the guidelines of our [[Thelemapedia:Editorial Policy\|editorial policies]], and
			#Showing that you have some writing experience

			There are no other requirements for membership, such as association with any organization or church, being a Thelemic scholar, or even being an avowed Thelemite. In such cases, all you need is a desire to add to and improve the site.

			When you are ready, send an email to [mailto:accounts@thelemapedia.org accounts@thelemapedia.org] with the following information:
			# Full civil name (i.e. the name on your driver's license)
	# Desired Username		# Desired Username
	# Working email address (this is necessary to get your pasword)		# Working email address (this is necessary to get your pasword)
	# City, State, and Country where you reside		# City, State, and Country where you reside
	# A brief ~~explanation as to why~~ you ~~would like~~ to ~~join~~ Thelemapedia ~~as an editor.~~		# An example of writing, preferably online (such as a blog, personal website, or online publication)
			# A brief description of how you think you might contribute to Thelemapedia
	~~All personal information will remain strictly confidential.~~

	~~Your account~~ will ~~be set up within a day or two at the most. Why this little roadblock? Mainly because we want editors who are serious about helping Thelemapedia grow and are willing to wait a day~~.		'''All personal information, including your civil name, will remain strictly confidential.'''

	Thelemapedia reserves the right to deny or accept any person for membership for any reason and at any time, without the need for explanation.		Thelemapedia reserves the right to deny or accept any person for membership for any reason and at any time, without the need for explanation.

	Go ahead and send your email. We'll wait.......okay! Now on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]]...		Go ahead and send your email. We'll wait.......okay! Now on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]]...

Ash at 22:57, 8 April 2005

2005-04-08T22:57:03Z

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	==New accounts==		==New accounts==
	~~If you~~ do not have ~~an account~~, ~~you'll need to get one~~ if you want to add ~~content. At this time~~, ~~getting~~ an account ~~requires authentication~~ by ~~an admin~~. ~~Everyone is welcome to join~~, ~~but~~ there are ~~those who would like to do this project harm. Therefore~~, ~~we have had to impose this little roadblock~~.		You do not have to sign up to use Thelemapedia: it is free for everyone to read. However, if you want to edit articles and add to the encyclopedia, then you have to create an account. Fortunately, becoming a Thelemapedia editor is easy! First, give our [[Thelemapedia:Editorial Policy\|editorial policies]] a quick glance and be sure you can abide by them. By applying for membership, you are implicitly agreeing with these policies. Other than agreeing with our editorial policies, there are no other requirements for membership, such as association with any organization or church.

	~~Step 1: '''Please read our~~ [~~[Thelemapedia~~:~~Editorial_Policy\|editorial policies~~]~~]'''~~ and ~~be sure~~ you ~~can abide by them. By applying for membership,~~ you ~~are implicitly agreeing with these policies~~.		Then when you are ready, send an email to [mailto:accounts@thelemapedia.org accounts@thelemapedia.org] with the following information:
			# Full civil name
			# Desired Username
			# Working email address (this is necessary to get your pasword)
			# City, State, and Country where you reside
			# A brief explanation as to why you would like to join Thelemapedia as an editor.

	~~Step 2: '''Send an email''' to accounts@thelemapedia.org with the following~~ information:		All personal information will remain strictly confidential.
	* Full civil name
	* Desired Username
	* Working email address
	* City, State, and Country where you reside
	* A brief description as to why you would like to join Thelemapedia as an editor.

	Your account ~~should~~ be set up within a day. ~~All personal information will remain strictly confidential,~~ and ~~is used solely for protecting the site against vandalism~~. Thelemapedia reserves the right to deny or accept any person for membership for any reason and at any time, without the need for explanation.		Your account will be set up within a day or two at the most. Why this little roadblock? Mainly because we want editors who are serious about helping Thelemapedia grow and are willing to wait a day.

			Thelemapedia reserves the right to deny or accept any person for membership for any reason and at any time, without the need for explanation.

	Go ahead and send your email. We'll wait.......okay! Now on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]]...		Go ahead and send your email. We'll wait.......okay! Now on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]]...

Ash at 15:20, 20 January 2005

2005-01-20T15:20:57Z

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	==Log in==		==Log in==
	In order to add materials or edit articles, you must have a Thelemapedia account and be logged in to the site. If you already have an account, you can log in now by hitting the "[[Special:Userlogin\|Create an account or log in]]" button in the top right corner. Go ahead and do that now, and then return to this page. Once you're logged in, you're ready to move on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]].		In order to add materials or edit articles, you must have a Thelemapedia account and be logged in to the site. If you already have an account, you can log in now by hitting the "[[Special:Userlogin\|Create an account or log in]]" button in the top right corner. Go ahead and do that now, and then return to this page. Once you're logged in, you're ready to move on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)\|Editing]].

Ash at 23:49, 19 January 2005

2005-01-19T23:49:27Z

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{{tutorial}}

==Log in==
In order to add materials or edit articles, you must have a Thelemapedia account and be logged in to the site. If you already have an account, you can log in now by hitting the "[[Special:Userlogin|Create an account or log in]]" button in the top right corner. Go ahead and do that now, and then return to this page. Once you're logged in, you're ready to move on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)|Editing]].

==New accounts==
If you do not have an account, you'll need to get one if you want to add content. At this time, getting an account requires authentication by an admin. Everyone is welcome to join, but there are those who would like to do this project harm. Therefore, we have had to impose this little roadblock.

Step 1: '''Please read our [[Thelemapedia:Editorial_Policy|editorial policies]]''' and be sure you can abide by them. By applying for membership, you are implicitly agreeing with these policies.

Step 2: '''Send an email''' to accounts@thelemapedia.org with the following information:
* Full civil name
* Desired Username
* Working email address
* City, State, and Country where you reside
* A brief description as to why you would like to join Thelemapedia as an editor.

Your account should be set up within a day. All personal information will remain strictly confidential, and is used solely for protecting the site against vandalism. Thelemapedia reserves the right to deny or accept any person for membership for any reason and at any time, without the need for explanation.

Go ahead and send your email. We'll wait.......okay! Now on to [[Thelemapedia:Tutorial (Editing)|Editing]]...