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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. | |||
==Guidelines== | ==Guidelines== | ||
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* 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/ | ||
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. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
# Consider providing | # Consider providing a contact email address at the bottom of your testimony. If an email address is not submitted, then there may be difficulty in getting information altered/removed later on if such a request is made. Your email address will be wiped from the page history before being added to the wiki mainspace, meaning only administrators will be able to view it. | ||
# To prevent data loss through possible errors occurring during the submission, before you submit the form, copy the text of the testimony into Notepad or Microsoft word. | # To prevent data loss through possible errors occurring during the submission, before you submit the form, copy the text of the testimony into Notepad or Microsoft word. | ||
# Pictures | # Pictures add a lot to the overall testimony. If you want to upload a picture of yourself, use the [[Special:Upload|upload file]] link in the left menu ''after'' you have submitted this form or simply [[WikiIslam:Contact Us|email]] the picture to WikiIslam. | ||
# Browse through some of | # Browse through some of the existing testimonies. [[:Category:Featured Testimonies|Featured testimonies]] are good examples of well-written and well-thought-out testimonies. | ||
# For very short testimonies, | # For very short testimonies, you can enter them directly [[Comments from Former Muslims|here]]. | ||
# It will take | # 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 our [[WikiIslam:Forum|forum]] page. | # If at any point you need help, leave a message on our [[WikiIslam:Forum|forum]] page. | ||
# If your current world-view is not listed, choose the closest that applies or [[WikiIslam:Forum|leave a note]] | # If your current world-view is not listed, choose the closest that applies or [[WikiIslam:Forum|leave a note]] on the forum 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. | ||
==Errors or Problems?== | ==Errors or Problems?== | ||
* If you see a message saying 'Page exists', go back to the form and try a new entry for 'Pseudonym'. Add some numbers to the Pseudonym and it will go through. | * If you see a message saying 'Page exists', go back to the form and try a new entry for 'Pseudonym'. Add some numbers to the Pseudonym and it will go through. | ||
* If you are unable to submit the form due to encountering an error, you can [[WikiIslam:Contact Us|email | * If you are unable to submit the form due to encountering an error, you can [[WikiIslam:Contact Us|email]] your testimony directly. | ||
==Enter your data== | ==Enter your data== |
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