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*'''admin''' ''(n.)'': Short for "administrator". A member of the group of users with special privileges.  See ''bureaucrat'', ''developer'', and ''sysop''.
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*'''anonny''' ''(n.; pl.'' '''anonnies''''')'': An anonymous contributor, identified only by an ''IP address''. Less common: a user who forgets to sign his or her talk post. References [[Anonymous]] from [[rock opera]].
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*'''anonny''' ''(n.; pl.'' '''anonnies''''')'': An anonymous contributor, identified only by an ''IP address''. Less common: a user who forgets to sign their talk post. References [[Anonymous Contributor]] from [[rock opera]]. In other areas of the Internet, an anonny is called an anon.
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*'''admin''' ''(n.)''. A user who has special privileges, also called ''sysop''. Admins can block and unblock users, delete and undelete pages, protect and unprotect pages, and directly edit protected pages.
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*'''arg against''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': "Argument against." An ''argument'' to reject a proposed idea.
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*'''arg against''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': "Argument against." An ''argument'' to reject a proposed ''STUFF item''.
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*'''arg for''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': "Argument for." An ''argument'' in favor of keeping a proposed idea.
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*'''arg for''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': "Argument for." An ''argument'' in favor of keeping a proposed ''STUFF item''.
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*'''argument''' ''(n.)'': A persuasive statement used in the discussion process. Arguments are not conversational, and may be merged or reworded so long as the overall meaning doesn't change.
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*'''argument''' ''(n.)'': A persuasive statement used in the ''STUFF process''. Arguments are not conversational, and may be merged or reworded so long as the overall meaning doesn't change.
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*'''bandwidth''' ''(n.)'': The amount of data that can be (or is) transferred between the server and users' computers at a given time.
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*'''bureaucrat''' ''(n.)'': An advanced form of a sysop.  Has the ability to make other users sysops and change people's usernames
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*'''block''' ''(v.)'': To prevent a user from editing, based either on the ''user name,'' the user's ''IP address'', or both. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Blocking Policy]]''
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*'''bandwidth''' ''(n.)'': The amount of data that can be (or is) transferred between the server and users' computers at a given time
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*'''bot''' ''(n.)'': Short for ''robot''. An automated software program, usually designed to deface or [http://www.tfd.com/spam spam]; they can also be used beneficially, like [[User:GrapeNuts|GrapeNuts]]. ''For a list of HRWiki bots, see [[Special:Listusers/bot|list]].''
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*'''block''' ''(n.)'': To prevent a user from editing, based either on the ''user name,'' the ''IP address'', or both of a user.
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*'''bureaucrat''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' with more privileges than a ''sysop''.  Has the ability to make other users sysops and change people's usernames. ''For a list of HRWiki bureaucrats, see [[Special:Listusers/bureaucrat|list]].''
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*'''bot''' ''(n.)'': An automated software program, usually designed to deface or [http://www.tfd.com/spam spam]; they can also be used beneficially, like [[User:GrapeNuts|GrapeNuts]]. Short for ''robot''.
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*'''cat''' ''(abbrev.)'': Short for category.  
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*'''collaborative project''' ''(n.)'' The wiki's weekly project focused on cleaning up articles.
*'''category''' ''(n.)'' A collective group of articles that are organized by a common theme.
*'''category''' ''(n.)'' A collective group of articles that are organized by a common theme.
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*'''collaborative project''' ''(n.)'' An occasional week-long project focused on cleaning up articles.
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*'''contribs''' ''(n.)'': A user's total edits to the wiki.
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*'''compression artifact''' ''(n.)'' Usually refers to distortion or blur in a compressed image such as a JPEG (JPG).
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*'''consensus''' ''(n.)'' [http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/consensus Merriam-Webster] defines this as "general agreement"{{--}}this need not require a majority of wiki editors, but simply evidence that editors who have chosen to voice an opinion on the matter overall agree that something is of good judgement. This overall agreement is mitigated by the experience and seniority those editors present{{--}}the opinion of someone with two years' experience at the wiki is necessarily weighted more heavily than a brand new editor.
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*'''contribs''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': "Contributions." A user's total edits to the wiki.
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*'''Da Basement''' ''(prop n.)'': The ''sysop'' message board, used for major decisions on the wiki, located at [[HRWiki:Da Basement]].
*'''Da Basement''' ''(prop n.)'': The ''sysop'' message board, used for major decisions on the wiki, located at [[HRWiki:Da Basement]].
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*'''developer''' ''(n.)'': An ''admin'' who can make direct changes to the ''MediaWiki'' software and database. ''For a list of HRWiki developers, see [[Special:Listusers/developer|list]].''
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*'''developer''' ''(n.)'': A user who can make direct changes to the ''MediaWiki'' software and database.
*'''discussion page''' ''(n.; also'' '''discussion''''')'': See ''talk page''.
*'''discussion page''' ''(n.; also'' '''discussion''''')'': See ''talk page''.
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*'''FA''' ''(abbrev.)'': Short for ''featured article''.
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*'''Fanstuff''' ''(prop. n.)'': [http://www.fanstuff.hrwiki.org www.fanstuff.hrwiki.org]
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*'''Fanstuff''' ''(prop. n.)'': [[HRFWiki:Main Page|fanstuff.hrwiki.org]]
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*'''featured article''' ''(n.)'': An article that has been or is currently featured on the [[Main Page]]
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*'''featured article''' ''(n.)'': An article that has been or is currently featured on the [[Main Page]].
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*'''Flash''' ''(n.)'': See ''Macromedia Flash''.
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*'''[[Flash]]''' ''(n.)'': The animation software used by [[The Brothers Chaps]] to create [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|homestarrunner.com]]. Also refers to the system used to play them over the Internet.
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*'''Flash artifact''' ''(n.)'': An animation shortcut seen by viewing the Flash file directly, such as a character missing a limb
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*'''Flash artifact''' ''(n.)'': An animation shortcut seen by viewing the Flash file directly, such as a character missing a limb.
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*'''Flash File''' ''(n.)'': See ''Macromedia Flash''.
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*'''Flash file''' ''(n.)'': See ''[[Flash]]''.
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*'''Forum''' ''(prop. n.)'': [http://forum.hrwiki.org/ www.forum.hrwiki.org]
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*'''Forum''' ''(prop. n.)'': [http://forum.hrwiki.org forum.hrwiki.org]
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*'''fun fact''' ''(n.)'': A piece of information that is included in a special section on articles, ususally toons. The term ''fun'' is used even though it is somewhat subjective. Fun facts are further split into: ''explanations, trivia, remarks, goofs, glitches, inside references,'' and ''real-world references''. (There are also some ''ad hoc'' categories on an article-by-article basis. For example, ''Strong Bad's list of 3-letter words''.)
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*'''fun fact''' ''(n., oft cap. 'Fun Fact')'': A piece of information that is included in a special section on articles, usually toons. The term ''fun'' is used even though it is somewhat subjective. Fun facts are further split into ''explanations'', ''trivia'', ''remarks'', ''goofs'', ''glitches'', ''inside references'', ''real-world references'', and (if a subsequent toon has made a reference to the toon in question) ''fast forward''. (There are also some ''ad hoc'' categories which are justified on an article-by-article basis; for example, ''[[boring (really)#Strong Bad's list of 3-letter words|Strong Bad's list of 3-letter words]]''. ''Goofs'' and ''Glitches'' can also be followed up with ''Fixed Goofs'' and ''Fixed Glitches'', respectively, if necessary.) Disputed fun facts are discussed on talk pages, and there is lots of advice for [[HRWiki:STUFF/About|what makes a good fun fact]].
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*'''Gnome''' ''(n.)'': See: [[HRWiki:WikiGnome|Wikignome]].
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*'''Gnome''' ''(n.)'': See: Wikignome.
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*'''Gnoming''' ''(v.)'': Performing small edits and actions attributed to being a [[HRWiki:WikiGnome|Wikignome]].
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*'''history''' ''(n.)'' A chronology of a page's edits.
*'''history''' ''(n.)'' A chronology of a page's edits.
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*'''HRWiki''' ''(n.)'' '''''1.''''' The Homestar Runner Wiki. '''''2.''''' The ''namespace'' for pages that pertain to the maintenance of the wiki itself.
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*'''HRWiki''' ''(n.)'' The Homestar Runner Wiki. Also the ''namespace'' for pages that pertain to the maintenance of the wiki itself.
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*'''invisi-comment''' ''(n.)'': An invisible comment put in the source code of the page put there by editors. Usually added after questionable information is added and removed several times from the article, or for keeping unused code or formatting on the page for easy reference without having to look for it in the page's history. Made by using <code><nowiki><!--</nowiki></code> and <code><nowiki>--></nowiki></code> around the comment. Also called "HTML comment". ''See also: [[Help:Editing#html_comment|Help:Editing]].''
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*'''IP number''' ''(n.):'' The number that shows the identity of an anonymous contributor.
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*'''IP number''' ''(n.)'': The number that shows the identity of an anonymous contributor. ''See also: [[Wikipedia:IP address|IP address]] on Wikipedia''
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*'''IP range''' ''(n.):''
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*'''IP range''' ''(n.)'': A collection of IP numbers that are grouped as a block.
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*'''IRC chat channel''' ''(n.)''
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*'''IRC chat channel''' ''(n.)'': The basic means of communication in an established IRC (Internet Relay Chat) session. ''See also: [[HRWiki:IRC channel]]''
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*'''KB''' ''(abbrev.)'': Short for ''Knowledge Base''.
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*'''Knowledge Base''' ''(n.)'': A collective term for all the main space articles on the Homestar Runner Wiki. Also used as a term for the entire Homestar Runner Wiki to differentiate from the ''Fanstuff''.
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*'''lurker mode''' ''(n.)'': A state of being when a user only reads and checks for updates on the wiki instead of contributing to it. Usually declared by known users to avoid the perception that they have left the Wiki.
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*'''Macromedia Flash''' ''(n.)'': See [[Flash]].
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*'''move''' ''(n.)'': To change the name of a page. Moving a page automatically creates a ''redirect'' from the old name to the new name.
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*'''MediaWiki''' ''(prop. n.)'': The software used by this wiki and [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Sites_using_MediaWiki many others].
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*'''Macromedia Flash''' ''(n.)'': The animation software used by [[The Brothers Chaps]] to create [[Homestar Runner (Flash cartoon)|homestarrunner.com]]. Also refers to the system used to play them over the Internet.
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*'''move''' ''(v.)'': To change the name of a page. Moving a page automatically creates a ''redirect'' from the old name to the new name.
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*'''Media Wiki''' ''(pro n.)'': The software used by this wiki and many others.
*'''mprotect''' ''(v.)'': To protect an image because it is on the Main Page.
*'''mprotect''' ''(v.)'': To protect an image because it is on the Main Page.
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*'''namespace''' ''(n.)'': A grouping of articles based on their topic. Articles are in the ''main namespace''. User pages are in the ''user namespace''. See [[Help:Namespaces]] for a full list.
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*'''[noun]'d''' ''(v. past ppl.; also'' '''[noun]'ing''' ''or'' '''[verb]'d'''''; often with one or more exclamation points)'': An idiomatic verb construction referencing [[Teen Girl Squad]], esp. [[Arrow'd Guy]]. For example, ''stub'd!'' means to have put a ''stub'' template on an article. ''Revert'd'' means to have reverted (something).
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*'''[noun]'d''' ''(v. past ppl.; also'' '''[noun]'ing''' ''or'' '''[verb]'d''''')'': An idiomatic verb construction referencing [[Teen Girl Squad]], esp. [[Arrow'd Guy]]. For example, ''stub'd'' means to have put a ''stub'' template on an article. ''Revert'd'' means to have reverted (something).
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*'''NPOV''' ''(n. often used as a.)'': neutral point of view, a standard on this wiki. See [[HRWiki:Standards#Maintain_a_Neutral_Point_of_View_.28NPOV.29|HRWiki:Standards]].
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*'''orphaned''' ''(adj.)'': Applied to an article or an image not linked to from anywhere else. ''See also: [[Special:Lonelypages]]''
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*'''Orphaned''' ''(adj.)'': Applied to an article or an image not linked to from anywhere else.
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*'''PI''' ''(abbrev.)'' Short for ''personal image''.
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*'''personal image''' ''(n.)'' An image that a user can upload and use on their user page. Currently the limit on personal images is one.
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*'''PIA''' ''(abbrev.)'' Short for ''personal image abandoned''.
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*'''protect''' ''(v.)'': To lock a page from editing so that only ''sysops'' can edit it. A variant of this only protects a page from being moved, but does not restrict editing.
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*'''PIS''' ''(abbrev.)'' Short for ''personal image signature''.
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*'''preferences''' ''(n.)'':
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*'''personal image''' ''(n.)'' An image that a user can upload and use on their user page. Currently the limit on personal images is two. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Personal images]]''
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*'''personal image abandoned''' ''(n.)'' An image that was used on a user page, but was removed and not deleted.
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*'''personal image signature''' ''(n.)'' An image that is used an a user's signature.
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*'''preferences''' ''(n.)'': Settings, for registered users only, that can control personal items such as your signature, theme, and timezone. Changing these does not affect anyone else on the wiki. ''See also: [[Special:Preferences]]''
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*'''protect''' ''(v.)'': To lock a page from editing so that only ''sysops'' can edit it. A variant of this only protects a page from being moved, but does not restrict editing. ''See also: [[HRWiki:Protected page]]''
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*'''RC''' ''(abbrev.)'': Short for ''Recent Changes''.
 
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*'''Recent Changes''' ''(prop. n.)'': Recent edits on the wiki, found at [[Special:Recentchanges]].
 
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*'''redirect''' ''(n.)'': A page name that redirects the user to an article. If an article is moved, a redirect will be left behind at its former name to point to the new one; another common use is to direct frequent misspellings or variants of a phrase to the correct article.
 
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*'''revise''' ''(v.; inflected form:'' '''revision''''')'': To make a major change to the wording of something.
 
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*'''reword''' ''(v.)'': To make a minor change to the wording of something. The wording of an item that is reworded may change significantly, but the overall meaning stays the same.
 
*'''rv''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.)'': "Reverted." Used in an ''edit summary'' to indicate that the page has been restored to a previous condition as though the next-to-last edit never occurred.
*'''rv''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.)'': "Reverted." Used in an ''edit summary'' to indicate that the page has been restored to a previous condition as though the next-to-last edit never occurred.
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*'''rv/s''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.; also'' '''rvs''''')'': "Reverted spam." Similar to ''rv'', but used when the edit in question is ''spamming''.
 
*'''rv/v''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.; also'' '''rvv''''')'': "Reverted vandalism." Similar to ''rv'', but used when the edit in question is ''vandalism''.
*'''rv/v''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.; also'' '''rvv''''')'': "Reverted vandalism." Similar to ''rv'', but used when the edit in question is ''vandalism''.
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*'''rm''' ''(v.t.; abbrev.)'': Short for "remove", typically followed by whatever was removed.
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*'''Recent Changes''' ''(prop. n.)'': Recent edits on the wiki, found at [[Special:Recentchanges]].
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*'''redirect''' ''(n.)'': A page name that redirects the user to an article. If an article is moved, a redirect will be left behind at its former name to point to the new one; another common use is to direct frequent misspellings or variants of a phrase to the correct article.
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*'''revise''' ''(v.; inflected form:'' '''revision''''')'': To make a major change to the wording of a ''STUFF item'', which is set apart from the original wording in its own section, with its own ''vote table''.
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*'''reword''' ''(v.)'': To make a minor change to the wording of a ''STUFF item''. The wording of an item that is reworded may change significantly, but the overall meaning stays the same.
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*'''scheduled chat''' ''(n.)'' A set time for people to join a specified channel, due to scarceness of users otherwise. The channel [irc://irc.freenode.net/hrwiki #hrwiki] is scheduled on Mondays and Fridays at 2:00–6:00 pm Pacific / 5:00–9:00 pm Eastern.
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*'''scheduled chat''' ''(n.)''
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*'''seek bar''' ''(n.)'': A bar that can be placed under the toons and used to quickly jump from one part of the toon to another. It also usually count the number of frames and have a pause, rewind and frame-by-frame features. A seek bar can be obtained with [[User:Phlip/Greasemonkey|Phlip's Greasemonkey Homestar All-In-One script]] for Firefox users.
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*'''stub''' ''(n.)'': a notice that an article needs to be expanded. Also, an incomplete article. Note that a stub is not necessarily short, and a short article is not necessarily a stub.
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*'''sic''': A notice, found often (but not solely) in the form of a comment tag in the transcript of cartoons, stating that there is a purposeful spelling error, and not an error of the transcriber's. This stops future editors from changing the text or word to its "correct spelling".
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*'''STUFF''' ''(n.; also the'' '''STUFF process''' ''or the'' '''STUFF page''''')'': Originally an acronym for "Select The Unusable Fun Facts," [[HRWiki:STUFF]] is the place where ''STUFF items'' are voted upon for inclusion or exclusion from an article. More often than not, the articles are for toons, usually recent toons.
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*'''sig''' ''(n.)'': A signature used by a user. It may be plain or colored via hexadecimal numbers and may have links to a user's talk page and/or contributions. Also, the ''subpage'' where the code for a specialized signature is stored, seen in the form "User:Username/sig".
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*'''STUFF''' ''(v.t.; inflected forms:'' '''STUFF'd''', '''STUFFing''' ''or'' '''STUFF'ing''''')'': To place a ''STUFF item'' into the ''STUFF process.''
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*'''sidebar''' ''(n.)'': A frame found on the left side of most wikis. The sidebar may contain useful links such as Navigation, Search, Toolbox, and External. Articles about toons also have links to the subtitle source pages for different languages.
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*'''STUFF item''' ''(n.; also'' '''item''''')'': A ''fun-fact'' candidate. This is a piece of information that has been proposed for inclusion on an article, but whose accuracy or relevancy is in question. The term also refers to the specific section that an item takes up on the ''STUFF page''.
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*'''sysop''' ''(n.)'' Another name for an ''admin''.
*'''speedy delete''' ''(n.)'' A notice that shows an article is pending deletion and it doesn't require a consensus.
*'''speedy delete''' ''(n.)'' A notice that shows an article is pending deletion and it doesn't require a consensus.
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*'''stub''' ''(n.)'': A notice that an article needs to be expanded. Also, an incomplete article. Note that a stub is not necessarily short, and a short article is not necessarily a stub.
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*'''subcategory''' ''(n.)'': a mini category of a bigger one
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*'''STUFF''' ''(n.; also the'' '''STUFF process''' ''or the'' '''STUFF page''''')'': No longer in use. Originally an acronym for "Select The Usable Fun Facts," [[HRWiki:STUFF]] was the place where ''STUFF items'' were voted upon for inclusion or exclusion from an article, based on whether a majority agrees they are notable. More often than not, the articles were for toons, usually recent toons.
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*'''subpage''' ''(n.)'': a smaller version of a bigger page. Users can also have these.
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*'''STUFF''' ''(v.t.; inflected forms:'' '''STUFF'd''', '''STUFFing''' ''or'' '''STUFF'ing''''')'': When ''STUFF'' was active, to place a ''STUFF item'' into the ''STUFF process.''
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*'''sig''' ''(n.)'' A signature used by a user. It may be plain or colored via hexadecimal numbers and may have links to a user's talk page and/or contributions. Also, the ''subpage'' where the code for a specialized sigature is stored, seen in the form "User:Username/sig".
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*'''STUFF item''' ''(n.; also'' '''item''''')'': A ''fun-fact'' candidate. When ''STUFF'' was active, a piece of information proposed for inclusion on an article, but whose accuracy or relevancy was in question. The term also refers to the specific section that an item took up on the ''STUFF page''.
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*'''talk page''' ''(n.; also'' '''talk''''')'': A page used to discuss a particular article. Virtually every page in the wiki has a corresponding talk page; it can be found by clicking the "discussion" tab at the top. Instructions to view a talk page are often seen in ''edit summaries'' as "see talk." Talk pages are intended to assist in the upkeep of the wiki; conversational discussion should be directed to the ''Forum''.
*'''talk page''' ''(n.; also'' '''talk''''')'': A page used to discuss a particular article. Virtually every page in the wiki has a corresponding talk page; it can be found by clicking the "discussion" tab at the top. Instructions to view a talk page are often seen in ''edit summaries'' as "see talk." Talk pages are intended to assist in the upkeep of the wiki; conversational discussion should be directed to the ''Forum''.
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*'''TBD''' ''(n.)'': "To Be Discussed." A notice that shows that an article's status (deletion, merging, redirecting, keeping) is pending following discussion.
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*'''The Stick''' ''(prop n.)'': The community portal used by this wiki, found at [[HRWiki:The Stick]]. It includes links to committees and other helpful articles. See also the main ''namespace'' article on [[The Stick]].
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*'''template''' ''(n.)'': Some form of device to provide a separation of form or structure from content.
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*'''TOC''' ''(n.)'': "Table Of Contents." Like the alphabetical one at the top of this page, a list of subsections within a page that you can jump directly to.
*'''TOC''' ''(n.)'': "Table Of Contents." Like the alphabetical one at the top of this page, a list of subsections within a page that you can jump directly to.
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*'''transcript''' ''(n.)'': The script and actions of characters in a cartoon.
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*'''TTATOT''' ''(n.)'': "This That and The Other Thing." Applicable when a reference in a toon could refer to one of many similar things. The rule of thumb is that if it could apply to several things, it probably refers to nothing in particular.
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*'''troll''' ''(n.)'': One who ''trolls'' (see next entry). Also, a vandal (in this sense technically a [[HRWiki_talk:Glossary#Miss_Nomer_2005|misnomer]]).  
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*'''transcipt''' ''(n.)'': The script and actions of characters in a cartoon.
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*'''troll''' ''(v.; inflected form:'' '''trolling''''')'': To post comments in an Internet community intended to get a negative reaction or to disrupt or inflame a situation. Also, to vandalize (in this sense technically a [[HRWiki_talk:Glossary#Miss_Nomer_2005|misnomer]]).  
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*'''troll''' ''(n.)'': A vandal. (Technically a [[HRWiki_talk:Glossary#Miss_Nomer_2005|misnomer]].)
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*<span id="TTATOT"></span>'''TTATOT''' ''(n.)'': "This, That, And The Other Thing." Applicable when a reference in a toon could refer to one of many similar things. The rule of thumb is that if it could apply to several things, it probably refers to nothing in particular, or to a genre in general.
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*'''troll''' ''(v.; inflected form:'' '''trolling''''')'': To vandalize. (Technically a [[HRWiki_talk:Glossary#Miss_Nomer_2005|misnomer]].)
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*'''TBD''' ''(n.)'': "To Be Deleted." A notice that shows that an article is pending deletion.
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*'''TTBD''' ''(n.)'': "Talk To Be Deleted." A notice that the article is pending deletion that corresponds to the current talk page.
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*'''upload file''' ''(v)'': A feature that allows users to save files that pertain to the H*R, like images, onto the wiki.
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*'''upload file''' ''(v)'': A feature that allows users to save files that pertain to the H*R, like images, unto the wiki.
*'''user''' ''(n.)'': the name for a contributor of a wiki. Users may be logged in or anonymous.
*'''user''' ''(n.)'': the name for a contributor of a wiki. Users may be logged in or anonymous.
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*'''userboxes''' ''(n.)'': See [[HRWiki:Userboxes|HRWiki:Userboxes]]
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*'''user page''' ''(n.; also'' '''userpage''''')'': See also [[HRWiki:User page]].
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*'''user page''' ''(n.; also'' '''userpage''''')'': A page for identifying a registered user, which often consists of a identifying bit, a brief summary of the user's involvement, and some of the user's favourites.
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*'''user space''' ''(n.)'': A ''user's'' ''user page'' and ''user talk page'' taken collectively.
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*'''user space''' ''(n.)'': A ''user's'' ''user page'', ''user talk page'', and ''subpages'' taken collectively. See also [[HRWiki:User space|HRWiki:User space]].
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*'''user talk page''' ''(n.; also'' '''user talk''''')'': a member's talk page.
*'''user talk page''' ''(n.; also'' '''user talk''''')'': a member's talk page.
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*'''view source''' ''(n.)'': what non-admins see in place of edit on a protected page
*'''view source''' ''(n.)'': what non-admins see in place of edit on a protected page
*'''vote table''' ''(n.)'': The section of a ''STUFF item'' where votes are listed. Votes to accept are listed in the first column and votes to decline (reject) are listed in the second column.
*'''vote table''' ''(n.)'': The section of a ''STUFF item'' where votes are listed. Votes to accept are listed in the first column and votes to decline (reject) are listed in the second column.
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*'''vprotect''' ''(v.)'': To protect a page due to recent vandalism.
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*'''vprotect''' ''(n.)'': To protect a page due to recent vandalism.
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==W==
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*'''watchlist''' ''(n.)'': A list of pages watched by a user.
*'''watchlist''' ''(n.)'': A list of pages watched by a user.
*'''wiki''' ''(n.)'': A website that allows anyone to edit pages.
*'''wiki''' ''(n.)'': A website that allows anyone to edit pages.
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*'''[[HRWiki:WikiGnome|Wiki gnome]]''' ''(prop n.)'': a user that mainly makes minor edits and works behind the scenes to help the wiki move more smoothly.
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*'''Wiki gnome''' ''(prop n.)'': a user that mainly makes minor edits and works behind the scenes to help the wiki move smoother
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*'''wikilink''' ''(n.)'': An internal link to a page inside the wiki.
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*'''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]]''' ''(n.)'' A multilingual [[Wikipedia:World Wide Web|Web]]-based [[Wikipedia:Free content|free-content]] [[Wikipedia:encyclopedia|encyclopedia]].
*'''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]]''' ''(n.)'' A multilingual [[Wikipedia:World Wide Web|Web]]-based [[Wikipedia:Free content|free-content]] [[Wikipedia:encyclopedia|encyclopedia]].
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*'''wiki way''' ''(n.)'': Refers to the general philosophies of a wiki taken as a whole, usually including ease of access and non-exclusive membership.
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*'''wiki way''' (n.)'': Refers to the general philosophies of a wiki taken as a whole, usually including ease of access and non-exclusive membership.
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*'''Willy on Wheels''' ''(n.)'': Massive page-move vandal.
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*'''WoW''' ''(n.; abbrev.)'': See ''Willy on Wheels''.
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==X==
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*'''XML''' ''(n.)'': Extensible Markup Language. XML is a W3C-recommended general-purpose markup language for creating special-purpose markup languages.
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