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== | Talk page message templates can be used for repetitive user notices. If editors choose to use them, they can also ensure a clear, consistent, polite and to-the-point tone. | ||
==List of Templates== | |||
The "Start", "Middle" and "End" sections contain [[WikiIslam:Templates|templates]] that when placed together (usually one from each section) will form a complete [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] comment. They can be mixed and matched, and can also be incorporated into larger, non-template based messages (if this is done, the "End" template must be used to sign in order to let others know). | |||
Areas marked by ### indicate template parameters where text is needed to be inserted manually, usually an article or page name that can be copy/pasted. There is no need to [[WikiIslam:Formatting|add square brackets]] for creating links as this is done automatically. Nor is there any need to [[WikiIslam:Signatures|sign messages]] (this is also done automatically by the "End" template). | |||
===Start=== | |||
====Existing User==== | |||
For greeting existing users on their talk page. Name of user is automatically inserted in all "Start" templates when used on the target user's talk page: | |||
[[Template:Utalk-greet]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.}} | |||
====New User==== | |||
For greeting new users for the first time on their talk page. This templated does not require the use of a "Middle" template and can serve as a general welcome: | |||
[[Template:Utalk-greet-new]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad and welcome to [[WikiIslam]], the online resource on Islam. Site policies and guidelines can be viewed [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|here]]. If you need further clarification on an issue, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know.{{spaces}}}} | |||
===Middle=== | |||
====Talk Page==== | |||
=====Signature===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-sign]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-sign}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] comment(s) were not signed correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Signatures]] for help with how to sign comments.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Indentation===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-indent]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-indent}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] comment(s) were not indented correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Indentation]] for help with how to indent comments.{{spaces}} | |||
}} | |||
=====Continuity===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-continuity]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-continuity|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||For continuity of discussion, comments should be kept on the same [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] where they were initiated. For the same reason, the creation of multiple discussions concerning the same topic should be avoided. Please continue this discussion at [[###]].{{spaces}}}} | |||
====Notices==== | |||
=====Moved Content===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-content-moved]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-content-moved|###|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||A page or section that you created or were involved in editing has been moved from [[###]] to [[###]]. Please note the new location.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Discussion Invite===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-join-discussion]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-join-discussion|###|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||There is currently a discussion titled "''###''" taking place at [[###]] that you may be interested in. Please join the discussion and add your thoughts.{{spaces}}}} | |||
====Content==== | |||
=====Reliable Sources===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-reliable-sources]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[###]] were not based on reliable, published sources. Please read [[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]] for help with identifying reliable sources.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Citing Sources===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-cite-sources]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[###]] were not cited correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Citing Sources]] for help with how to cite sources.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Formatting===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-format]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-format|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[###]] were not formatted correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Formatting]] for help with how to format wiki pages.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Style, Tone or Content===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-style-tone-content]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[###]] did not follow the site's rules concerning style, tone or content. Please read the [[WikiIslam:Article Style and Content Guide|Article Style and Content Guide]] for help with understanding what is or is not appropriate within articles.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Standardization===== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-standardization]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-standardization|###}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[###]] did not follow the site's rules concerning standardization. Please read [[WikiIslam:Standardization]] for help with how to standardize content.{{spaces}}}} | |||
=====Repeated Issues===== | |||
These should generally be used when an editor has not acknowledged the first and/or second message. They must be used in conjunction with one of the other "Content" templates listed above, but do not have to use a "Start" template (since they are most likely to be used in an ongoing discussion). | |||
======Second Notice====== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-second-notice]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Is there something in particular that you're having difficulty with or would like explained? If that's the case, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know and we'll do our best to help. However, please try to avoid these problems in future edits or they may be reverted rather than corrected.{{spaces}}}} | |||
======Third Notice====== | |||
[[Template:Utalk-third-notice]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Your edit was reverted because an editor has had to point out the same error multiple times to you. We appreciate your contributions to the site, but you cannot continue to make edits with the expectation that someone else will fix the problems those edits may have caused. Please engage in discussion before continuing your edits. Let us know how we can help you.{{spaces}}}} | |||
===End=== | |||
For ending a message. There is no need to sign by typing 4 tildas (this is done automatically). This template must always be used to end a message if that message uses any of the other templates on this page: | |||
[[Template:Utalk-end]]: <tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
==Other Templates== | |||
===Unblock=== | |||
After unblocking for an incorrect block by [[MediaWiki:Edit Monitor|Edit Monitor]], use '''{{subst:MediaWiki:Edit Monitor Admin/Unblock message<nowiki>}}</nowiki>''' on the user's talk page. | |||
==Examples of Usage== | |||
===New User=== | ===New User=== | ||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad and welcome to [[WikiIslam]], the online resource on Islam. Site policies and guidelines can be viewed [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|here]]. If you need further clarification on an issue, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad and welcome to [[WikiIslam]], the online resource on Islam. Site policies and guidelines can be viewed [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|here]]. If you need further clarification on an issue, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] were not based on reliable, published sources. Please read [[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]] for help with identifying reliable sources.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-ongoing-discussion|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad and welcome to [[WikiIslam]], the online resource on Islam. Site policies and guidelines can be viewed [[WikiIslam:Policies and Guidelines|here]]. If you need further clarification on an issue, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know.{{spaces}}For continuity of discussion, comments should be kept on the same [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] where they were initiated. For the same reason, the creation of multiple discussions concerning the same topic should be avoided. Please continue this discussion at [[WikiIslam:Forum]].{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 01:57, 14 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
===Talk Page=== | ===Talk Page=== | ||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-sign}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] comment(s) were not signed correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Signatures]] for help with how to sign comments.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-indent}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your [[WikiIslam:Talk Pages|talk page]] comment(s) were not indented correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Indentation]] for help with how to indent comments.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
====Notices==== | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-content-moved||}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}A page or section that you created or were involved in editing has been moved from [[Islam]] to [[Muhammad]]. Please note the new location.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-join-discussion||}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}There is currently a discussion titled "''Help with talk page templates''" taking place at [[WikiIslam:Forum]] that you may be interested in. Please join the discussion and add your thoughts.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 01:35, 14 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
===Content=== | ===Content=== | ||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] were not cited correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Citing Sources]] for help with how to cite sources.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-format|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] were not formatted correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Formatting]] for help with how to format wiki pages.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] did not follow the site's rules concerning style, tone or content. Please read the [[WikiIslam:Article Style and Content Guide|Article Style and Content Guide]] for help with understanding what is or is not appropriate within articles.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-standardization|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] did not follow the site's rules concerning standardization. Please read [[WikiIslam:Standardization]] for help with how to standardize content.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
==== Repeated Issues==== | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] were not cited correctly. Please read [[WikiIslam:Citing Sources]] for help with how to cite sources.{{spaces}}Is there something in particular that you're having difficulty with or would like explained? If that's the case, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know and we'll do our best to help. However, please try to avoid these problems in future edits or they may be reverted rather than corrected.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|}}{{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] did not follow the site's rules concerning style, tone or content. Please read the [[WikiIslam:Article Style and Content Guide|Article Style and Content Guide]] for help with understanding what is or is not appropriate within articles.{{spaces}}Is there something in particular that you're having difficulty with or would like explained? If that's the case, let me or one of the [[:Category:Administrators|administrators]] know and we'll do our best to help. However, please try to avoid these problems in future edits or they may be reverted rather than corrected.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Hi Ahmad.{{spaces}}Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] were not based on reliable, published sources. Please read [[WikiIslam:Reliable Sources]] for help with identifying reliable sources.{{spaces}}Your edit was reverted because an editor has had to point out the same error multiple times to you. We appreciate your contributions to the site, but you cannot continue to make edits with the expectation that someone else will fix the problems those edits may have caused. Please engage in discussion before continuing your edits. Let us know how we can help you.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} | |||
:<tt><nowiki>{{subst:Utalk-standardization|}}{{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}</nowiki></tt> | |||
{{Quote||Unfortunately, your additions to [[Islam]] did not follow the site's rules concerning standardization. Please read [[WikiIslam:Standardization]] for help with how to standardize content.{{spaces}}Your edit was reverted because an editor has had to point out the same error multiple times to you. We appreciate your contributions to the site, but you cannot continue to make edits with the expectation that someone else will fix the problems those edits may have caused. Please engage in discussion before continuing your edits. Let us know how we can help you.{{spaces}}Thanks. -- [[User:Amina|Amina]] ([[User talk:Amina|talk]]) 23:17, 13 March 2014 (PDT) {{small2|(this message includes the use of [[WikiIslam:Talk Page Message Templates#List of Templates|talk page templates]])}}}} |
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Talk page message templates can be used for repetitive user notices. If editors choose to use them, they can also ensure a clear, consistent, polite and to-the-point tone.
List of Templates
The "Start", "Middle" and "End" sections contain templates that when placed together (usually one from each section) will form a complete talk page comment. They can be mixed and matched, and can also be incorporated into larger, non-template based messages (if this is done, the "End" template must be used to sign in order to let others know).
Areas marked by ### indicate template parameters where text is needed to be inserted manually, usually an article or page name that can be copy/pasted. There is no need to add square brackets for creating links as this is done automatically. Nor is there any need to sign messages (this is also done automatically by the "End" template).
Start
Existing User
For greeting existing users on their talk page. Name of user is automatically inserted in all "Start" templates when used on the target user's talk page:
Template:Utalk-greet: {{subst:Utalk-greet}}
New User
For greeting new users for the first time on their talk page. This templated does not require the use of a "Middle" template and can serve as a general welcome:
Template:Utalk-greet-new: {{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}
Middle
Talk Page
Signature
Template:Utalk-sign: {{subst:Utalk-sign}}
Indentation
Template:Utalk-indent: {{subst:Utalk-indent}}
Continuity
Template:Utalk-continuity: {{subst:Utalk-continuity|###}}
Notices
Moved Content
Template:Utalk-content-moved: {{subst:Utalk-content-moved|###|###}}
Discussion Invite
Template:Utalk-join-discussion: {{subst:Utalk-join-discussion|###|###}}
Content
Reliable Sources
Template:Utalk-reliable-sources: {{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|###}}
Citing Sources
Template:Utalk-cite-sources: {{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|###}}
Formatting
Template:Utalk-format: {{subst:Utalk-format|###}}
Style, Tone or Content
Template:Utalk-style-tone-content: {{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|###}}
Standardization
Template:Utalk-standardization: {{subst:Utalk-standardization|###}}
Repeated Issues
These should generally be used when an editor has not acknowledged the first and/or second message. They must be used in conjunction with one of the other "Content" templates listed above, but do not have to use a "Start" template (since they are most likely to be used in an ongoing discussion).
Second Notice
Template:Utalk-second-notice: {{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}
Third Notice
Template:Utalk-third-notice: {{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}
End
For ending a message. There is no need to sign by typing 4 tildas (this is done automatically). This template must always be used to end a message if that message uses any of the other templates on this page:
Template:Utalk-end: {{subst:Utalk-end}}
Other Templates
Unblock
After unblocking for an incorrect block by Edit Monitor, use {{subst:MediaWiki:Edit Monitor Admin/Unblock message}} on the user's talk page.
Examples of Usage
New User
- {{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet-new}}{{subst:Utalk-ongoing-discussion|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
Talk Page
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-sign}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-indent}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
Notices
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-content-moved||}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-join-discussion||}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
Content
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-format|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-standardization|}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
Repeated Issues
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-cite-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-style-tone-content|}}{{subst:Utalk-second-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-greet}}{{subst:Utalk-reliable-sources|}}{{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}
- {{subst:Utalk-standardization|}}{{subst:Utalk-third-notice}}{{subst:Utalk-end}}