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= Preface = | = Preface = | ||
== Preface == | == Preface == | ||
Welcome to the STEP-Community website! We have many relevant forums and a beta version of a unique wiki implementation that articulates to some extent with the forums. {{ | Welcome to the STEP-Community website! We have many relevant forums and a beta version of a unique wiki implementation that articulates to some extent with the forums. {{fc|#E6B69E|The official STEP Guide now exists exclusively on the wiki}} and is always under active development. {{fc|#E6B69E|The wiki is open to the public}} (except for functional pages relating to the STEP Guide), and this will facilitate more of a community-design approach to STEP. Within the site, you will find many helpful resources voluntarily provided. Many of the questions that you may have will likely have already been answered by others. | ||
STEP is a "cathedral" community that does not practice the "parlor" philosophy of modding (see [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Open_Modding Open Modding Guide]), although we do articulate somewhat with other modding sites like the Nexus that do. Thus, we respect the parlor philosophy of modding as it relates to the work of mod authors and their particular philosophies. Nevertheless, if work is hosted from STEP, it is community owned. | STEP is a "cathedral" community that does not practice the "parlor" philosophy of modding (see [http://wiki.step-project.com/Guide:Open_Modding Open Modding Guide]), although we do articulate somewhat with other modding sites like the Nexus that do. Thus, we respect the parlor philosophy of modding as it relates to the work of mod authors and their particular philosophies. Nevertheless, if work is hosted from STEP, it is community owned. | ||
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=== The STEP Community Mantra: === | === The STEP Community Mantra: === | ||
{{Fs|1.1em|{{ | {{Fs|1.1em|{{fc|#E6B69E|'''''Help us foster an environment that leverages your enthusiasm within a culture of good humor ... and rigorous analysis!'''''}} }} | ||
= Modders Etiquette = | = Modders Etiquette = | ||
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We understand wanting to download mods in bulk from a torrent, or even better, the skyrim/ directory from the full setup; however, we at STEP are committed to the whole of the modding community. That includes mod hosters, the modders that host with them, and the users of said mods. In good faith to all, our commitment precludes our support of mod hosting without the expressed consent of the mod authors. | We understand wanting to download mods in bulk from a torrent, or even better, the skyrim/ directory from the full setup; however, we at STEP are committed to the whole of the modding community. That includes mod hosters, the modders that host with them, and the users of said mods. In good faith to all, our commitment precludes our support of mod hosting without the expressed consent of the mod authors. | ||
Most of us are firm believers in "freedom file sharing", but it is not as if everyone in the world does not ''already'' have access to these materials and information. It is a matter of respect and ethics which governs the majority of the modding community, who work for free and provide resources for free. We here at STEP simply show the users how to utilize these resources using the intended channels. {{ | Most of us are firm believers in "freedom file sharing", but it is not as if everyone in the world does not ''already'' have access to these materials and information. It is a matter of respect and ethics which governs the majority of the modding community, who work for free and provide resources for free. We here at STEP simply show the users how to utilize these resources using the intended channels. {{fc|#e6b69e|We users win by the fruits of these labors, so the least that we can do is spend the time it takes to download, prepare and learn how to use these resources.}} | ||
= General Points on Etiquette = | = General Points on Etiquette = | ||
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Using a spoiler tag to hide your text, is useful if you're making an extremely long or highly technical post. | Using a spoiler tag to hide your text, is useful if you're making an extremely long or highly technical post. | ||
:{{ | :{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[spoiler]'''}} | ||
::Use a code tag to put your text in a scrollable box that ignores all codes (except of course /code). Codes are used as follows: | ::Use a code tag to put your text in a scrollable box that ignores all codes (except of course /code). Codes are used as follows: | ||
:::{{ | :::{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[code]'''}}text{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[/code]'''}} | ||
::Use a quote tag to put your text in a quote box. Quotes are used as follows: | ::Use a quote tag to put your text in a quote box. Quotes are used as follows: | ||
:::{{ | :::{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[quote]'''}}text{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[/quote]'''}} | ||
::You can add a header to your quotes which is useful when citing the source: | ::You can add a header to your quotes which is useful when citing the source: | ||
:::{{ | :::{{fc|#E6B69E|'''<nowiki>[quote='quoteTitle by authorName']</nowiki>'''}}text{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[/quote]'''}} | ||
:{{ | :{{fc|#E6B69E|'''[/spoiler]'''}} | ||
* As a general guideline, most NSFW (Not-Safe-For-Work) content is prohibited. This is a very open-minded community, but graphic content that suddenly appears on users' screens can cause real life problems (e.g., angry wives/mothers or overly-curious children/co-workers). Use good judgement. Also, please make sure to state if a link you've provided contains NSFW content. | * As a general guideline, most NSFW (Not-Safe-For-Work) content is prohibited. This is a very open-minded community, but graphic content that suddenly appears on users' screens can cause real life problems (e.g., angry wives/mothers or overly-curious children/co-workers). Use good judgement. Also, please make sure to state if a link you've provided contains NSFW content. |