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'''Wikisimpsons''' is a [[wiki]] for fans of the ''{{tag|The Simpsons}}''. It is an expanding database on all aspects of The Simpsons.
'''Wikisimpsons''' is a [[wiki]] for fans of the ''{{tag|The Simpsons}}''. It is an expanding database on all aspects of The Simpsons.


The wiki was started on the 24th September {{tag|FoundedIn2005|2005}} by Postbagboy who didn't make a single main space edit and left. Since then, the wiki has gone through several transformations, getting a new skin in the beginning of 2010 and a new team of admins.
The wiki was started on the 24th September {{tag|FoundedIn2005|2005}} by Postbagboy who didn't make a single main space edit and left. Since then, the wiki has gone through several transformations, getting a new skin in the beginning of 2010 and a new team of admins.


On the 24th September 2010, Wikisimpsons had its fifth birthday. In October 2010, a decision was made to split away from {{tag|Wikia}} and become hosted on {{tag|ShoutWiki}}. This was due to a new skin released by Wikia and arguments with the staff.  
On the 24th September 2010, Wikisimpsons had its fifth birthday. In October 2010, a decision was made to split away from {{tag|Wikia}} and become hosted on {{tag|ShoutWiki}}. This was due to a new skin released by Wikia and arguments with the staff. [[User:Solar Dragon|Solar Dragon]] became the founder and steward of this new wiki.
[[User:Solar Dragon|Solar Dragon]] became the founder and steward of this new wiki. In June 2011, Wikisimpsons completed its move to independence. It now runs on {{tag|MediaWiki}} with a nice {{tag|custom skin}}. It has since grown very quickly, now beating its Wikia competitor by over 10,000 articles.
 
In June 2011, Wikisimpsons completed its move to {{tag|Ex-Wikia|independence}}. It now runs on {{tag|MediaWiki}} with a nice {{tag|custom skin}}. It has since grown very quickly, now beating its Wikia competitor by over 10,000 articles.


For April Fools Day 2012, it was "changed" to a Family Guy Wiki for a day. On project pages, many words like "Homer" and "The Simpsons" were changed to their Family Guy equivalent.
For April Fools Day 2012, it was "changed" to a Family Guy Wiki for a day. On project pages, many words like "Homer" and "The Simpsons" were changed to their Family Guy equivalent.
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