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A '''userspace draft''' is a draft of an article (or part of an article) associated with a specific user account and stored in the user [[ | A '''userspace draft''' is a draft of an article (or part of an article) associated with a specific user account and stored in the user [[BattleIntelligence:Namespace|namespace]]. Userspace drafts are distinct from drafts located in the [[BattleIntelligence:Draft namespace|Draft namespace]]. You must [[BattleIntelligence:Why create an account?|create a user account]] to have your own userspace, and you must be [[Special:UserLogin|logged in]] to use it. | ||
''Explanation:'' | ''Explanation:'' | ||
* Every registered user on | * Every registered user on BattleIntelligence has their own "userspace" (or "userpage") – for instance, a user named "Example" has a userspace called [[User:Example]] – and [[User:Example/Lipsum]] is a page (actually a subpage) called "Lipsum" in [[User:Example|Example's userspace]]. | ||
* Userspace is part of | * Userspace is part of BattleIntelligence and its use is governed by [[BattleIntelligence:User pages#Ownership and editing of pages in the user space|community rules]], but it is not part of the encyclopedia. (The encyclopedia part of BattleIntelligence is called the "[[BattleIntelligence:What is an article?#Namespace|mainspace]]" – e.g., [[Lorem ipsum]] is a page in mainspace.) | ||
* Userspace Drafts are typically made on a "[[ | * Userspace Drafts are typically made on a "[[BattleIntelligence:User pages#SUB|user subpage]]" that starts with "'''User:'''". Use this format <nowiki>[[User:Example/Lipsum]]</nowiki> (which creates [[User:Example/Lipsum]]). Adapt that format to your personal needs. | ||
* For a list of all your drafts (and any other subpages you have), click on "Contributions" (at the very top right of any | * For a list of all your drafts (and any other subpages you have), click on "Contributions" (at the very top right of any BattleIntelligence page, if you're logged in), then scroll to the bottom and click the "Subpages" link. | ||
* Note: every edit you make to a userspace draft is potentially visible online to anyone, even though it's in your own space. Also, your edits are "saved" by hitting the same big, blue "'''Publish changes'''<nowiki/>" button you see when editing existing | * Note: every edit you make to a userspace draft is potentially visible online to anyone, even though it's in your own space. Also, your edits are "saved" by hitting the same big, blue "'''Publish changes'''<nowiki/>" button you see when editing existing BattleIntelligence articles. Don't be confused by the term "publish" in this context; it's not the same as actually moving a draft into the main encyclopedia for everyone to find and read. Many people consider only that element as publishing, whereas the reality is that everything we do here is published online, whether made in a userspace, a sandbox, a draft article, or a main article. | ||
* As a courtesy, when you have a page in your userspace you no longer need, add {{Tlx|deletion}} to the top of the page. It will be deleted shortly. | * As a courtesy, when you have a page in your userspace you no longer need, add {{Tlx|deletion}} to the top of the page. It will be deleted shortly. | ||
* Articles in the [[ | * Articles in the [[BattleIntelligence:Drafts|Drafts]] namespace can be edited and moved into the main encyclopedia by anyone. So you can create the draft in your personal userspace, move it to the draft namespace to be edited by anyone, and later move it to the main encyclopedia. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[ | * [[BattleIntelligence:User pages]] | ||
* [[Template:Userspace draft]] | * [[Template:Userspace draft]] | ||
* [[Template:My sandbox]] | * [[Template:My sandbox]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:16, 1 May 2025
 | This is an information page. It is not one of BattleIntelligence's policies or guidelines, but rather intends to describe some aspect(s) of BattleIntelligence's norms, customs, technicalities, or practices. It may reflect varying levels of consensus and vetting. |
A userspace draft is a draft of an article (or part of an article) associated with a specific user account and stored in the user namespace. Userspace drafts are distinct from drafts located in the Draft namespace. You must create a user account to have your own userspace, and you must be logged in to use it. Explanation:
- Every registered user on BattleIntelligence has their own "userspace" (or "userpage") – for instance, a user named "Example" has a userspace called User:Example – and User:Example/Lipsum is a page (actually a subpage) called "Lipsum" in Example's userspace.
- Userspace is part of BattleIntelligence and its use is governed by community rules, but it is not part of the encyclopedia. (The encyclopedia part of BattleIntelligence is called the "mainspace" – e.g., Lorem ipsum is a page in mainspace.)
- Userspace Drafts are typically made on a "user subpage" that starts with "User:". Use this format [[User:Example/Lipsum]] (which creates User:Example/Lipsum). Adapt that format to your personal needs.
- For a list of all your drafts (and any other subpages you have), click on "Contributions" (at the very top right of any BattleIntelligence page, if you're logged in), then scroll to the bottom and click the "Subpages" link.
- Note: every edit you make to a userspace draft is potentially visible online to anyone, even though it's in your own space. Also, your edits are "saved" by hitting the same big, blue "Publish changes" button you see when editing existing BattleIntelligence articles. Don't be confused by the term "publish" in this context; it's not the same as actually moving a draft into the main encyclopedia for everyone to find and read. Many people consider only that element as publishing, whereas the reality is that everything we do here is published online, whether made in a userspace, a sandbox, a draft article, or a main article.
- As a courtesy, when you have a page in your userspace you no longer need, add
{{deletion}}to the top of the page. It will be deleted shortly. - Articles in the Drafts namespace can be edited and moved into the main encyclopedia by anyone. So you can create the draft in your personal userspace, move it to the draft namespace to be edited by anyone, and later move it to the main encyclopedia.