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    # Any pages that imply fetishes, pedophilia, or similar are LGBT+ will be deleted and the user will be banned.
    # Any pages that imply fetishes, pedophilia, or similar are LGBT+ will be deleted and the user will be banned.
    # Do not plagiarize. You can paraphrase or quote sources if you can't find a better way to put the information, but try to put things in your own words or add something to it.
    # Do not plagiarize. You can paraphrase or quote sources if you can't find a better way to put the information, but try to put things in your own words or add something to it.

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    == Additional Reminders ==

    #You do NOT have to ask to make a page.
    #You do NOT have to ask to make a page.
    #You do NOT have to personally identify as something to make a page for it. (As long as you are able to accurately understand the concept.)
    #You do NOT have to personally identify as something to make a page for it. (As long as you are able to accurately understand the concept.)
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    #You are responsible for making sure your page meets the standards listed here. If there are minor aspects to that are wrong it will likely be edited moderator. If there are major sections missing (such as, not including a definition) then it will be deleted.
    #If you make a page for an identity and the definition is basically identical to a pre-existing term then your page may be deleted.
    #If you make a page for an identity and the definition is basically identical to a pre-existing term then your page may be deleted.

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    #This is not a social media platform. Do not make a page to promote discord servers, social media account, or other websites.
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    == Additional Reminders ==

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    #You are responsible for making sure your page meets the standards listed here. If there are minor aspects to that are wrong it will likely be edited moderator. If there are major sections that are wrong or missing (such as, not including a definition) then it will be deleted.
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    #This is not a social media platform. Do not make a page to promote discord servers, social media accounts, or other websites.
    #We do not do pages that are [specific character]gender, if the definition is just "a connection to [specific character]". Unless the definition is more complex then that the page may be deleted.
    #We do not do pages that are [specific character]gender, if the definition is just "a connection to [specific character]". Unless the definition is more complex then that the page may be deleted.
    #We do not do [specific real life person]gender. Any pages like this will be deleted.
    #We do not do [real life person]gender or [real life group of people]gender. Any pages like this will be deleted.
    #We do not do any pages that are [specific person]sexual or [specific small group of people]sexual. Any pages like this will be deleted.
    #We do not do any pages that are [specific person]sexual or [specific small group of people]sexual, real or fictional. Any pages like this will be deleted.
    #We do not do pages for specific subcategories of [[objectum]] or the attraction to specific non-human/non-humanlike objects.
    #We do not do pages for specific subcategories of [[objectum]] or the attraction to specific non-human/non-humanlike objects.
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    #We do not do pages for alternate spellings or alternate names for things that already have a page.
    #We do not do pages for individual pronoun sets.
    #We do not do pages for individual pronoun sets.
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    #We do not do pages for alternate spellings or alternate names of terms that already have a page.
    #We do not do pages specifically or a flag or an alternate flag.
    #We do not do pages specifically or a flag or an alternate flag.
    #We do not make pages for individuals, couples, or small groups. This wiki is for identities terminology, and occasionally large or important groups.
    #We do not make pages for individuals, couples, or small groups. This wiki is for primarily for identities, terminology, and ''occasionally'' large or significant groups.


    == Do Not Include ==
    == Do Not Include ==
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    # The first sentence MUST be a definition of the term. The sentence MUST start with the title of the article. The definition can be short, but try to write more than a single sentence. A short paragraph or two is preferable.
    # The first sentence MUST be a definition of the term. The sentence MUST start with the title of the article. The definition can be short, but try to write more than a single sentence. A short paragraph or two is preferable.
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    # The name of the article MUST be in the first sentence and must be bolded.
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    # Any alternate terms or spelled should also be in the first sentence and should also be bolded.
    # The first sentence definition cannot be a quote.
    # The first sentence definition cannot be a quote.
    # Even if the orientation is easily explained try to write multiple sentences. If you're struggling to write more try explaining what this orientation is ''not'', talk about similar orientations, and why this orientation is different from similar ones.
    # Even if the orientation is easily explained try to write multiple sentences. If you're struggling to write more try explaining what this orientation is ''not'', talk about similar orientations, and why this orientation is different from similar ones.
    # If you cannot write more than one or two sentences please use the article stub tag.
    # If you cannot write more than one or two sentences please use the article stub tag.
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    # The name of the article MUST be in the first sentence and must be bolded.
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    # Any alternate terms or spelled should also be in the first sentence and should also be bolded.
    # Use full sentences.
    # Use full sentences.


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    * Ace-spec identity: For asexual spectrum identities. Do not tag something as both 'sexuality' and 'ace-spec identity'.
    * Ace-spec identity: For asexual spectrum identities. Do not tag something as both 'sexuality' and 'ace-spec identity'.
    * Aro-spec identity: For aromantic spectrum identities. Do not tag something as both 'ace-spec identity' and 'aro-spec identity'.
    * Aro-spec identity: For aromantic spectrum identities. Do not tag something as both 'ace-spec identity' and 'aro-spec identity'.
    * Gender: For genders. Do not put xenogenders in this tag. They are separate for a reason.
    * Gender: For ([[Anthrogender|anthro]])genders. Do not put xenogenders in this tag. They are separate for a reason.
    * Xenogender: For xenogenders. Do not tag something as both "gender" and "xenogender" (unless it's genuinely unclear which category it should fall into). They are separate for a reason.
    * Xenogender: For xenogenders. Do not tag something as both "gender" and "xenogender" (unless it's genuinely unclear which category it should fall into). They are separate for a reason.
    * Identity: For things that one can identify as, but are not sexualities or genders. (Ie: [[butch]], [[sex-repulsed]], and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]]).
    * Identity: For things that one can identify as, but are not sexualities or genders. (Ie: [[butch]], [[sex-repulsed]], and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender non-conforming]]).
    * Terminology: Terminology used by the LGBT+ community. This is a good place for articles that don't fit into any of the other categories.
    * Terminology: Terminology used by the LGBT+ community. This is a good place for articles that don't fit into any of the other categories.


    Do not create new categories.
    Do not create new categories.
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    ===Resources===
    ===Resources===


    # If you make a specific claim (such as the: who coined the term, when the term was coined, who made the flag, when the flag was made) you MUST include a source.
    # If you make a specific claim (such as the: who coined the term, when the term was coined, who made the flag, when the flag was made) you MUST include a source. The exception is when the term and/or flag was created on the article itself.


    == Optional Sections ==
    == Optional Sections ==
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    ===Images===
    ===Images===


    # Please include a pride flag if applicable.
    # Include a pride flag if one exists.
    # If you reference the flag in the text you MUST include a picture of the flag.
    # If you reference the flag in the text you MUST include a picture of the flag.
    # High quality PNGs are preferred. The DeviantArt page [https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags Pride-Flags] is a good source of many high quality pride flags.
    # High quality PNGs are preferred. The DeviantArt page [https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags Pride-Flags] is a good source of many high quality pride flags.
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    # Sources are required.
    # Sources are required.
    # If the history sections and the flags sections are both relatively short you can combine them into one section.
    # If the history sections and the flags sections are both relatively short you can combine them into one section.

    ===Info Box===

    # If (''and only if'') you are making an article for an [[Affinitive Orientations|affinitive orientation]], you may use the sexuality info box. Do not use this info box for anything else.


    ===History===
    ===History===
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    # Does this term use roots from another language?
    # Does this term use roots from another language?
    # This section can be as short as a single sentence. 
    # This section can be as short as a single sentence. 
    # This section is ''optional''. You do not have to explain things that are obvious. (ie: On catgender, you do ''not ''have to explain that "cat" means cat and that "-gender" means it's a gender.


    ==Additional Formatting==
    ==Additional Formatting==
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    * DO bold the title of the article (it should be the first word in the first sentence).
    * DO bold the title of the article (it should be the first word in the first sentence).
    * DO add links to the first instance of a different topic mentioned in the article.
    * DO bold any alternate terms or spellings (it should also be in the first sentence).
    * DO add links to the ''first instance'' of a different topic mentioned in the article.
    * DO use formal writing.
    * DO use formal writing.
    *DO capitalize the beginning of each sentence and proper nouns. (Genders and sexualities are not proper nouns).
    * DO capitalize the beginning of each sentence and proper nouns. (Genders and sexualities are ''not'' proper nouns).
    *DO use punctuation.
    * DO use punctuation.
    * DO put a period at the end of sentences.
    * DO put a period at the end of sentences.
    * DO use the word "one" when talking about a hypothetical person.
    * DO use the word "one" when talking about a hypothetical person.
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    === Don't ===
    === Don't ===


    * Do NOT bold anything other than the title of the article.
    * Do NOT bold anything other than the title of the article (and alternate names/spellings).
    * Do NOT capitalize random words (Names of genders and sexualities are ''not'' proper nouns).
    * Do NOT capitalize random words (Names of genders and sexualities are ''not'' proper nouns).
    *Do NOT italicize random words.
    * Do NOT italicize random words.
    * Do NOT use exclamation points.
    * Do NOT use exclamation points.
    * Do NOT use the word "you".
    * Do NOT use the word "you".
    * Do NOT write things in the first person.
    * Do NOT write things in the first person.
    *Do NOT link to pages outside of this wiki, instead use references.
    * Do NOT link to pages outside of this wiki, instead use references.
    * Do NOT create new categories without asking.
    * Do NOT create new categories without asking.


    == Language Use ==
    == Language Use ==


    *American English spelling should be used unless it's in a direct quote.
    * American English spelling should be used unless it's in a direct quote.
    * The months in all dates should be spelled out. Do not use abbreviations.
    * The months in all dates should be spelled out. Do not use abbreviations.
    * The word non-binary should be spelled with a dash. (The exception is when the word is part of a larger word such as deminonbinary.)
    * The word non-binary should be spelled with a dash. (The exception is when the word is part of a larger word such as deminonbinary.)
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    * Do not use "he or she" or "s/he" or anything similar.
    * Do not use "he or she" or "s/he" or anything similar.
    * Words in other languages should be italicized.
    * Words in other languages should be italicized.
    *All website names should capitalized.
    * All website names should capitalized.
    * For sexualities the title should always be the adjective form of the word. (As in, the title is "asexual", not "asexuality".)
    * For sexualities the title should always be the adjective form of the word. (As in, the title is "asexual", not "asexuality".)
    *For page titles with multiple words all words should be capitalized.
    * For page titles with multiple words all words should be capitalized.


    == What Should Be In A Page ==
    == What Should Be In A Page ==
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