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This is the submission form for [[People Who Left Islam|testimonies]]. Views contained in testimonies are not necessarily endorsed by WikiIslam. Please see the [[WikiIslam:Testimony Disclaimer|Testimony Disclaimer]] for details. | This is the submission [[WikiIslam:Form Submissions|form]] for [[People Who Left Islam|testimonies]]. Views contained in testimonies are not necessarily endorsed by WikiIslam. Please see the [[WikiIslam:Testimony Disclaimer|Testimony Disclaimer]] for details. | ||
==Guidelines== | ==Guidelines== | ||
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** say something like "XYZ happened and then I left Islam". This does not tell people anything. | ** say something like "XYZ happened and then I left Islam". This does not tell people anything. | ||
** use SMS language or excessive ALL CAPS. | ** use SMS language or excessive ALL CAPS. | ||
* Submissions that indirectly attack the criticism of Islam, contain falsifiable statements about Islam, are written with an agenda or are poorly written and require a lot of re-writing may be edited or declined. | * Submissions that indirectly attack the criticism of Islam, contain falsifiable statements about Islam, are written with an agenda or are poorly written (e.g where the English is incomprehensible) and require a lot of re-writing may be edited or declined. | ||
* Use acceptable tone and language. | * Use acceptable tone and language. | ||
* Use a noun or pseudonym for the "Pseudonym" field. Verbs or phrases are not acceptable and an arbitrary noun or pseudonym will be chosen if none is provided. | * Use a noun or pseudonym for the "Pseudonym" field. Verbs or phrases are not acceptable and an arbitrary noun or pseudonym will be chosen if none is provided. | ||
* Make sure your testimony is ''longer'' than 300 words (excluding any quotes, scriptural or otherwise) and at least 3 paragraphs. http://www.wordcounter.net/ | * Make sure your testimony is ''longer'' than 300 words (excluding any quotes, scriptural or otherwise) and at least 3 paragraphs. http://www.wordcounter.net/ | ||
* If you run a website or (an active) blog, it is possible to link it from the right-aligned info box. However, linking to hateful/racist/pornographic or otherwise illegal content will not be tolerated. | |||
* If the administration feel that the underlying purpose of a submission is to simply promote an external website/product or attempts are made to solicit visitors for contact (via email or other means) then the testimony may be edited or deleted (whichever is most appropriate). | |||
Adhering closely to these guidelines is recommended, however, they are not rigid. Submissions are accepted on a case-by-case basis. For example, one criteria for an acceptable submission is whether it will be an interesting read for the audience. | Adhering closely to these guidelines is recommended, however, they are not rigid. Submissions are accepted on a case-by-case basis. For example, one criteria for an acceptable submission is whether it will be an interesting read for the audience. | ||
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# It will take some time to format your testimony correctly, edit it for appropriateness and grammar (if needed) and include it on the website. Links to some existing articles may also be inserted into your submission so that readers can access more information on certain topics. | # It will take some time to format your testimony correctly, edit it for appropriateness and grammar (if needed) and include it on the website. Links to some existing articles may also be inserted into your submission so that readers can access more information on certain topics. | ||
# All non-copyrighted submissions will become the property of WikiIslam. Please see [[WikiIslam:Copyrights]] for details. | # All non-copyrighted submissions will become the property of WikiIslam. Please see [[WikiIslam:Copyrights]] for details. | ||
# If at any point you need help, leave a message on | # If at any point you need help, leave a message on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page. | ||
# If your current world-view is not listed, choose the closest that applies or [[WikiIslam: | # If your current world-view is not listed, choose the closest that applies or leave a note on the relevant [[WikiIslam:Discussions|Discussions]] page. | ||
# Do not use this form if you are not a former Muslim. | # Do not use this form if you are not a former Muslim, or if your "conversion" is to an offshoot/sect/cult of Islam (i.e Ahmadiyya, Bahá'í or Qur'anism). | ||
==Errors or Problems?== | ==Errors or Problems?== | ||