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Readers' FAQ
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
This FAQ page addresses some concerns and questions readers may have about BattleTechWiki.
Contents
- 1 Who writes BattleTechWiki?
- 2 How do I access BattleTechWiki?
- 3 Is BattleTechWiki censored?
- 4 How do I search BattleTechWiki?
- 5 May I mirror entire sections of the BattleTechWiki to my site? How much may I quote?
- 6 If I link a word from my site to BattleTechWiki, am I required to use the GNU FDL for my site?
- 7 Can I get BattleTechWiki on CD, or download it for offline use?
- 8 What should I do when I find an error in BattleTechWiki?
- 9 Why do I see advertisements in BattleTechWiki?
Who writes BattleTechWiki?
- BattleTechWiki is written and edited by volunteers from around the world. If you wish to help, you can start by visiting our help pages.
How do I access BattleTechWiki?
- It is possible to access BattleTechWiki with several different methods, including options for older devices and modern apps for various platforms.
Is BattleTechWiki censored?
- BattleTechWiki is not censored. The community of BattleTechWiki editors determine what text and images are displayed, so there may be material that offends some people.
How do I search BattleTechWiki?
- There is a search box in the upper-right corner of the screen, with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for into the search box and press ↵ Enter.
May I mirror entire sections of the BattleTechWiki to my site? How much may I quote?
- Yes, you may mirror or quote the text as much as you wish, as long as you fulfill the requirements of the GNU Free Documentation License. See BattleTechWiki:Copyrights.
If I link a word from my site to BattleTechWiki, am I required to use the GNU FDL for my site?
- No. Linking is not an act regulated by copyright.
What if I use a small quote (three or four sentences)?
- This may be covered by the fair use doctrine, but use caution.
What if I quote entire articles?
- Check with your lawyer, or just put the site under the GNU FDL. However, Editors try to assume good faith, so minor copyright violations are unlikely to result in a lawsuit.
Can I get BattleTechWiki on CD, or download it for offline use?
- User:Nicjansma is working on a project to allow offline use of the Wiki via ZIM format.
- Keep an eye on BattleTechWiki:Offline_Cache for more details.
What should I do when I find an error in BattleTechWiki?
- You should correct it. BattleTechWiki is written by volunteers who believe knowledge should be free for everyone, and the community is always ready to welcome new volunteers.
- Because BattleTechWiki is an all-volunteer project that anyone can edit, errors or omissions can and do creep in. This should be kept in mind when reading; the very nature of BattleTechWiki means it should not be trusted completely. Articles frequently contain citations of authoritative works where a reader can verify the information found.
- If you see that something can't be right but are not sure what the correct information is, you can signal the problem on the article's talk page: click the tab labeled "talk" on the top of the page, and next click the tab "new section".
Why do I see advertisements in BattleTechWiki?
- Please see the BattleTechWiki:Support page for more details.
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