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In the [[Wikisphere|wiki world]], a '''user''' is is the {{tag|Terms|term}} given to <u>anyone</u> who [[edit]]s, [[Developer|develops]], or merely only reads a [[wiki]] site. | |||
In the case of [[:Category: | In the case of [[:Category:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], there are many users who only read the wiki encyclopedia, but do not participate in creating or amending content. In [[closed wiki]]s, readers may be required to be [[editor]]s. In a [[:Category:ByInvitation|restricted editing]] wiki, such as [[Scholarpedia]], it is assumed that there will be many more readers than editors, but all are considered users. | ||
In the case of all [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]-powered wikis, 'users' are classed as a specific {{tag|user group}}, typically being the entry-level, but fundamental core group of {{tag|Wiki People|people}} who create the content on the [[WhatIsWiki|wiki]]. | |||
;'' | The term 'user' is a technical term for people who built the [[:Category:Internet|internet]] or other [[:Category:Software|software]], but some folks believe it is not a good nor friendly term for outfacing public. [http://MarkDilley.com/Participants Participant], or almost any other term for a person is prefered. | ||
;''User – in other [[:Category:Wiki Language|languages]] | |||
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*'''[[:Category:Wiki German|de]]''': Benutzer | *'''[[:Category:Wiki German|de]]''': Benutzer | ||
*'''[[:Category:Wiki Spanish|es]]''': Usuario | *'''[[:Category:Wiki Spanish|es]]''': Usuario |
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