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    The LGBTA+ wikia is intended to be a resource to learn about sexualities and genders, particularly those that don't have much information about them online. Before making a new page or edit it's recommended that you read this page to ensure your page meets the suggested requirements.
    The LGBTA+ wikia is intended to be a resource to learn about sexualities and genders, particularly those that don't have much information about them online. Before making a new page or edit it's recommended that you read this page to ensure your page meets the suggested requirements.

    You do not have to ask before making pages.
    ==Rules==
    ==Rules==
    # Obviously follow the [[Community Guidelines|community guidelines]]. Hate speech will result in an indefinite ban, this including anything that promotes TERF, truscum, or exclusionist ideology.
    1) No trolls. Joke pages will be deleted.
    # No trolls. Joke pages will be deleted.

    # Any pages that imply fetishes or pedophilia are LGBT+ will be deleted and the user will be banned.
    2) No hate speech, this including anything that promotes TERF, truscum, or exclusionist views.
    # Do not plagiarize. You can paraphase 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.

    3) Fetishes aren't LGBT. Pedophiles aren't LGBT. Any pages about those topics will be deleted.


    4) Do not plagiarize. You can, of course, quote or paraphase 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.

    5) Do not vandalize pages. Or post spam.
    ==Required Sections==
    ==Required Sections==
    These sections are required when making an article.

    ===Definition:===
    ===Definition:===
    This definition can be short, but try to write more than a single sentence. A short paragraph or two is preferable. 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, or why this orientation is different from similar ones.
    The definition can be short, but try to write more than a single sentence. A short paragraph or two is preferable. 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, or why this orientation is different from similar ones.


    The format of this section should follow the format of all the other pages on this wiki, meaning the title of the article should be in the first sentence (preferably the first word), and it should be bolded. Any alternate words for the same term, alternate spellings, or abbreviations should also be stated in the first sentence and be bolded.
    The format of this section should follow the format of all the other pages on this wiki, meaning the title of the article should be in the first sentence (preferably the first word), and it should be bolded. Any alternate words for the same term, alternate spellings, or abbreviations should also be stated in the first sentence and be bolded.
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    ===Flag:===
    ===Flag:===


    Please include a pride flag if applicable. High quality PNGs are preferred. The DeviantArt page Pride-Flag is a good source of many high quality pride flags.
    Please include a pride flag if applicable. 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.


    ===Categories:===
    ===Categories:===


    In an effort to insure that category pages don't get flooded with irrelevant pages, and to insure there aren't any redundant categories there is an effort to make sure each page only has one or two category tags. These are the curtain category tags used.
    In an effort to insure that category pages don't get flooded with irrelevant pages, and to insure there aren't any redundant categories there is an effort to make sure each page only has one or two category tags. These are the curtain category tags used. You can visit the pages to get an idea of what sort of things are in these categories.
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Ace-spec_identity Ace-Spec Identity]
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Ace-spec_identity Ace-Spec Identity] : Self explanatory. Don't tag something as both ace-spec identity and aro-spec identity (except for special cases where it is both, like [[aroace]]). If the page is about a prefix that can be used for a sexual and romantic orientations (demi-, grey-, etc) then it should be made into two separate pages (ex: [[Demisexual|demisexual ]] and [[demiromantic]]).
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Aro-spec_identity Aro-Spec identity] : Self explanatory. Same guidelines as the ace-spec tag.
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Aro-spec_identity Aro-Spec identity]
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Gender Gender] : In an effort to not flood this tag, xenogenders are not included in this category.
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Gender Gender]
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Microlabel Microlabel] : The [[micro-label|microlabel ]]tag is typically used along with the ace-spec or aro-spec identity tags. If identifying as an orientation inherently implies another orientation then it is a microlabel.
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Microlabel Microlabel]
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Sexuality Sexuality] : Self explanatory. Ace-spec and aro-spec identities should not be tagged as "sexuality" to avoid flooding the tag. (With exception to the [[asexual]] and [[aromantic]] pages).
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Sexuality Sexuality]
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Terminology Terminology] : This tag consists of pages for things that aren't an identity by themselves but are terms used by the LGBT community. Most pages that do not neatly fit into the other tags, such as pages involving tertiary attractions and gender presentation, can be tagged with this. Feel free to ask if you're unsure whether the article you're writing should be tagged as "terminology" or as something else.
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Terminology Terminology] : (This is a good place for pages that do not neatly fit into any of the other tags.)
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Xenogender Xenogender] : Self explanatory. To avoid redundancy do not tag something as both gender and xenogender. (With exception to the [[xenogender]] page itself). If you are writing about a xenogender tag it only as "xenogender".
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Identity Identity]: (This tag is for things that are not sexuality or genders by themselves, but are still things that one can identify as. For example, [[butch]], [[Sex Repulsed|sex repulsed]], and [[Gender Non-Conforming|gender nonconforming]]. There is often overlap between this category and the terminology category.)
    *[https://lgbta.wikia.org/wiki/Category:Xenogender Xenogender]
    ==Recommended Sections==

    ==== Category Rules of Thumb ====
    Keep the following rules in mind following dos and don'ts when it comes to tagging categories.
    * DO tag categories. All articles should have at least one category.
    * DO ask if you're unsure what categories you should use.
    * DON'T tag aro-spec or ace-spec identities as "sexuality". Aro/ace-spec identities have their own tag to avoid the sexuality page becoming too full.
    * DON'T put xenogenders in the "gender" category. This is also separated so the gender category is not completely flooded. An exception can be made for specific genders where it's genuinely unclear what category it would fall into. (Such as genders where it's unclear if it was intended to be a xenogender or not, or genders that do not fit the standard definition of xenogender but are still called a xenogender by the creator.)

    == Recommended Sections ==
    These sections are not required, but are highly recommended since the LGBTA+ wikia tries have as much information about each orientation as possible.
    These sections are not required, but are highly recommended since the LGBTA+ wikia tries have as much information about each orientation as possible.


    ===History:===
    ===History:===


    Who coined this term? When and where did they do it? Is there any other interesting information about the origin of this term? If your history section is only one sentence long you can simply put it at the end of the main definition paragraph. Include sources.
    Who coined this term? When and on what site did they do it? Is there any other interesting information about the origin of this term? Include sources.


    In some cases only an approximate date can be found. For example, if the original poster deleted their Tumblr account you could find someone who reblogged the post shortly after it was originally posted and find the date there. In cases like this you should say the term was coined "on or before [date]".
    ===Flag:===


    ==== How to Find Dates on Tumblr Posts ====
    Who designed the flag and when? What is the meaning of the colors? Sources are recommended but not required.
    [[File:Date example.png|thumb|220x220px]]
    Not all Tumblr themes readily show the date posted. In this case here is how to find the date. This definitely works for Chrome, I'm not sure if it would work the same for other browsers.
    # Right click the page and click "Inspect". OR press Ctrl+Shift+I.
    # With the inspect window open press Ctrl+F.
    # Type "date".
    # Either the first or second instance of the word "date" should be "datePublished". Next to that you will find the date you want. It's in year-month-day format. See the above picture for more information.


    ===Etymology:===
    ===Flag:===

    Who designed the flag and when? What is the meaning of the colors? For the creator and creation date sources are required. For the color meanings sources are not required but are recommended.


    === Etymology: ===
    Is this term derived from another word? Does this term use roots from another language? This section can be as short as a single sentence. 
    Is this term derived from another word? Does this term use roots from another language? This section can be as short as a single sentence. 


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    Obviously, sources are good to have, but are not necessary as it can sometimes be hard to find things like the first recorded use of a term, especially for more obscure terms. If you do include sources please make sure your links are up to date.
    Obviously, sources are good to have, but are not necessary as it can sometimes be hard to find things like the first recorded use of a term, especially for more obscure terms. If you do include sources please make sure your links are up to date.


    ==Language==
    ==Formatting==
    Try to keep the formatting and spelling the same as already completed pages. The [[diamoric]] page is a good example of how a page should be formatted.
    1) Obviously, try to emulate the Wikipedia style of writing. Don't use words like "I" or "you". Remember that the proper third-person singular pronoun in English is technically "one", so when one is writing in a formal style one should attempt to use it in place of "you" or "they" when talking about a hypothetically person.

    === Format ===
    # The page title should be first word of the page, and should be bolded. Any alternate terms, alternate spellings, and abbreviation should follow as soon as possible and should also be bolded.
    # Add links to the first instance of a different article/topic mentioned in an article.
    # The main image should appear are the top of the page. Any alternate flags and other images can either appear after the main flag or in the flag section (or other relevant sections). All images should be captioned. The default caption for a flag is "The [name] flag." If the flag is not fully excepted but is the only available flag/most common flag you can write "A commonly used [name] flag."


    === Language ===
    2) When talking about identities, especially genders, avoid using doubtful language such as "they ''believe ''they are..." or "they ''identify'' as...". Instead use terms like "they are..." or "their identity is..."
    # Try to emulate the Wikipedia style of writing.
    # Don't use words like "you", especially when talking about a hypothetical person with the identity in question. Remember that the proper third-person singular pronoun in English is technically "one", so when one is writing in a formal style one should attempt to use it in place of "you" or "they" when talking about a hypothetically person.
    # When talking about identities, especially genders, avoid using doubtful language such as "they ''believe ''they are..." or "they ''identify'' as...". Instead use terms like "they are..." or "their identity is..."
    # Don't misgender people when talking about them in history section. If the term was coined on Tumblr or DeviantArt the creator might have their pronouns on their profile. If they don't have their pronouns listed or it's unclear which pronouns to use it's recommended to simply refer to them by their user name.
    # Do not use "he or she" or "s/he" or anything similar. Either use "one" (see point 2) or "they".
    # Words in other languages should italicized. Their translation should be in quotes. For example: Diamoric comes from the Greek prefix ''dia-'' meaning "passing through" and the Latin word ''amor'', meaning "love".


    === Spelling and Grammar ===
    3) Don't misgender people when talking about them in history section. If the term was coined on Tumblr or DeviantArt the creator might have pronouns on their profile. If they don't have their pronouns listed or it's unclear which pronouns to use it's recommended to simply refer to them by their user name.
    # American English spelling should be used, unless it's in a direct quote. The exception to this is the word gray/grey, which can be spelled either way. It is spelled with an E for [[greyasexual]] and [[greyromantic]].
    # The months in all dates should be spelled out completely. 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]].
    # When non-binary is the first word in a sentence the N is capitalized but the B is not.
    # Avoid using "enby" or "enbys", instead say "non-binary" and "non-binary people".
    # If a Tumblr blog is run by a single person the first letter of the username should be capitalized like a proper name. If the username has a dash in it the first letter of each word should be capitalized. If the Tumblr blog is run by multiple people is can be capitalized but does not have to be.
    # It is always written as trans men/trans women, never 'transmen'/'transwomen'.
    [[Category:Info]]
    [[Category:Info]]

    Revision as of 21:05, 12 February 2020

    The LGBTA+ wikia is intended to be a resource to learn about sexualities and genders, particularly those that don't have much information about them online. Before making a new page or edit it's recommended that you read this page to ensure your page meets the suggested requirements.

    You do not have to ask before making pages.

    Rules

    1. Obviously follow the community guidelines. Hate speech will result in an indefinite ban, this including anything that promotes TERF, truscum, or exclusionist ideology.
    2. No trolls. Joke pages will be deleted.
    3. Any pages that imply fetishes or pedophilia are LGBT+ will be deleted and the user will be banned.
    4. Do not plagiarize. You can paraphase 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.

    Required Sections

    These sections are required when making an article.

    Definition:

    The definition can be short, but try to write more than a single sentence. A short paragraph or two is preferable. 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, or why this orientation is different from similar ones.

    The format of this section should follow the format of all the other pages on this wiki, meaning the title of the article should be in the first sentence (preferably the first word), and it should be bolded. Any alternate words for the same term, alternate spellings, or abbreviations should also be stated in the first sentence and be bolded.

    Flag:

    Please include a pride flag if applicable. High quality PNGs are preferred. The DeviantArt page Pride-Flags is a good source of many high quality pride flags.

    Categories:

    In an effort to insure that category pages don't get flooded with irrelevant pages, and to insure there aren't any redundant categories there is an effort to make sure each page only has one or two category tags. These are the curtain category tags used. You can visit the pages to get an idea of what sort of things are in these categories.

    Category Rules of Thumb

    Keep the following rules in mind following dos and don'ts when it comes to tagging categories.

    • DO tag categories. All articles should have at least one category.
    • DO ask if you're unsure what categories you should use.
    • DON'T tag aro-spec or ace-spec identities as "sexuality". Aro/ace-spec identities have their own tag to avoid the sexuality page becoming too full.
    • DON'T put xenogenders in the "gender" category. This is also separated so the gender category is not completely flooded. An exception can be made for specific genders where it's genuinely unclear what category it would fall into. (Such as genders where it's unclear if it was intended to be a xenogender or not, or genders that do not fit the standard definition of xenogender but are still called a xenogender by the creator.)

    Recommended Sections

    These sections are not required, but are highly recommended since the LGBTA+ wikia tries have as much information about each orientation as possible.

    History:

    Who coined this term? When and on what site did they do it? Is there any other interesting information about the origin of this term? Include sources.

    In some cases only an approximate date can be found. For example, if the original poster deleted their Tumblr account you could find someone who reblogged the post shortly after it was originally posted and find the date there. In cases like this you should say the term was coined "on or before [date]".

    How to Find Dates on Tumblr Posts

    Not all Tumblr themes readily show the date posted. In this case here is how to find the date. This definitely works for Chrome, I'm not sure if it would work the same for other browsers.

    1. Right click the page and click "Inspect". OR press Ctrl+Shift+I.
    2. With the inspect window open press Ctrl+F.
    3. Type "date".
    4. Either the first or second instance of the word "date" should be "datePublished". Next to that you will find the date you want. It's in year-month-day format. See the above picture for more information.

    Flag:

    Who designed the flag and when? What is the meaning of the colors? For the creator and creation date sources are required. For the color meanings sources are not required but are recommended.

    Etymology:

    Is this term derived from another word? Does this term use roots from another language? This section can be as short as a single sentence. 

    Resources:

    Obviously, sources are good to have, but are not necessary as it can sometimes be hard to find things like the first recorded use of a term, especially for more obscure terms. If you do include sources please make sure your links are up to date.

    Formatting

    Try to keep the formatting and spelling the same as already completed pages. The diamoric page is a good example of how a page should be formatted.

    Format

    1. The page title should be first word of the page, and should be bolded. Any alternate terms, alternate spellings, and abbreviation should follow as soon as possible and should also be bolded.
    2. Add links to the first instance of a different article/topic mentioned in an article.
    3. The main image should appear are the top of the page. Any alternate flags and other images can either appear after the main flag or in the flag section (or other relevant sections). All images should be captioned. The default caption for a flag is "The [name] flag." If the flag is not fully excepted but is the only available flag/most common flag you can write "A commonly used [name] flag."

    Language

    1. Try to emulate the Wikipedia style of writing.
    2. Don't use words like "you", especially when talking about a hypothetical person with the identity in question. Remember that the proper third-person singular pronoun in English is technically "one", so when one is writing in a formal style one should attempt to use it in place of "you" or "they" when talking about a hypothetically person.
    3. When talking about identities, especially genders, avoid using doubtful language such as "they believe they are..." or "they identify as...". Instead use terms like "they are..." or "their identity is..."
    4. Don't misgender people when talking about them in history section. If the term was coined on Tumblr or DeviantArt the creator might have their pronouns on their profile. If they don't have their pronouns listed or it's unclear which pronouns to use it's recommended to simply refer to them by their user name.
    5. Do not use "he or she" or "s/he" or anything similar. Either use "one" (see point 2) or "they".
    6. Words in other languages should italicized. Their translation should be in quotes. For example: Diamoric comes from the Greek prefix dia- meaning "passing through" and the Latin word amor, meaning "love".

    Spelling and Grammar

    1. American English spelling should be used, unless it's in a direct quote. The exception to this is the word gray/grey, which can be spelled either way. It is spelled with an E for greyasexual and greyromantic.
    2. The months in all dates should be spelled out completely. Do not use abbreviations.
    3. 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.
    4. When non-binary is the first word in a sentence the N is capitalized but the B is not.
    5. Avoid using "enby" or "enbys", instead say "non-binary" and "non-binary people".
    6. If a Tumblr blog is run by a single person the first letter of the username should be capitalized like a proper name. If the username has a dash in it the first letter of each word should be capitalized. If the Tumblr blog is run by multiple people is can be capitalized but does not have to be.
    7. It is always written as trans men/trans women, never 'transmen'/'transwomen'.
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