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===Your nickname=== | ===Your nickname=== | ||
We prefer that you use your '''[[WikiIndex:Real names|real name]]''' as your [[username]], the term 'nickname' is used here for a pseudonym name you may optionally specify, different from your username, for when you enter your [[signature]] with <code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>. | We prefer that you use your '''[[WikiIndex:Real names|real name]]''' as your [[username]], the term 'nickname' is used here for a [[pseudonym]] name you may optionally specify, different from your username, for when you enter your [[signature]] with <code><nowiki>~~~</nowiki></code> or <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>. | ||
The [[wiki]] software allows even more versatility if you check the 'Raw signatures (without automatic link)' checkbox. This prevents the software from automatically linking your signature, and allows you to specify how you'd like your signature linked instead. So, for instance, you could add a link to your talk page by typing this into the nickname box: <small><tt><nowiki>[[User:Name|Name]] | [[User talk:Name|talk]]</nowiki></tt></small>. | The [[wiki]] software allows even more versatility if you check the 'Raw signatures (without automatic link)' checkbox. This prevents the software from automatically linking your signature, and allows you to specify how you'd like your signature linked instead. So, for instance, you could add a link to your talk page by typing this into the nickname box: <small><tt><nowiki>[[User:Name|Name]] | [[User talk:Name|talk]]</nowiki></tt></small>. | ||
You can also personalize the color of your signature using a simple span tag: <small><tt><nowiki><span style="color: #xxxxxx | You can also personalize the color of your signature using a simple html span tag: <small><tt><nowiki><span style="color:#xxxxxx">[[User:Name|Name]]</span></nowiki></tt></small> where 'xxxxxx' is any {{W|Web colors|hexidecimal color code}}. | ||
You can also include images and [[:Category:Templates|templates]]. Note that changes in the images and templates are retroactive, which on one hand may be confusing, but on the other hand, to rectify annoying signatures, may be convenient. To avoid retroactivity, use a new image or template name. | You can also include images and [[:Category:Templates|templates]]. Note that changes in the images and templates are retroactive, which on one hand may be confusing, but on the other hand, to rectify annoying signatures, may be convenient. To avoid retroactivity, use a new image or template name. | ||
;Note that: | ;Note that: | ||
*we prefer you follow the [[WikiIndex:Real names|use real names]] policy | *we prefer you follow the [[WikiIndex:Real names|use real names]] policy; | ||
*if you show your username as an image, or with letters replaced by special characters, even if the name is still readable, searching a talk page for your username will fail | *if you show your [[username]] as an image, or with letters replaced by special characters, even if the name is still readable, searching a talk page for your username will fail; | ||
*excessive signatures may clutter talk pages | *excessive signatures may clutter talk pages; | ||
*drawing excessive attention to yourself may create the impression that you find yourself more important than other people | *drawing excessive attention to yourself may create the impression that you find yourself more important than other people. | ||
If you use the edit toolbar for signing, remember that it gives two dashes before the four tildes; (use three tildes to add your name, but not the time/date stamp). | If you use the edit toolbar for signing, remember that it gives two dashes before the four tildes; (use three tildes to add your name, but not the time/date stamp). | ||