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This FAQ page addresses some concerns and questions readers may have about [[ | This FAQ page addresses some concerns and questions readers may have about [[BattleIntelligence]]. | ||
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==Who writes | ==Who writes BattleIntelligence?== | ||
: | :BattleIntelligence is written and edited by volunteers from around the world. If you wish to help, you can start by visiting [[Help:Contents|our help pages]]. | ||
==How do I access | ==How do I access BattleIntelligence? == | ||
:It is possible to access | :It is possible to access BattleIntelligence with several different methods, including options for older devices and modern apps for various platforms. | ||
==Is | ==Is BattleIntelligence censored?== | ||
:[[ | :[[BattleIntelligence:What BattleIntelligence is not#BattleIntelligence is not censored|BattleIntelligence is not censored]]. The community of BattleIntelligence editors determine what text and images are displayed, so there may be material that offends some people. | ||
==<span id="SEARCH"></span>How do I search | ==<span id="SEARCH"></span>How do I search BattleIntelligence?== | ||
:There is a search box in the upper-right corner of the screen, with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for into the search box and press {{key press|Enter}}. | :There is a search box in the upper-right corner of the screen, with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for into the search box and press {{key press|Enter}}. | ||
==<span id="MIRROR"></span>May I mirror entire sections of the | ==<span id="MIRROR"></span>May I mirror entire sections of the BattleIntelligence to my site? How much may I quote?== | ||
:Yes, you may mirror or quote the text as much as you wish, as long as you fulfill the requirements of the GNU Free Documentation License. See [[ | :Yes, you may mirror or quote the text as much as you wish, as long as you fulfill the requirements of the GNU Free Documentation License. See [[BattleIntelligence:Copyrights]]. | ||
==<span id="LINK"></span>If I link a word from my site to | ==<span id="LINK"></span>If I link a word from my site to BattleIntelligence, am I required to use the [[w:GNU Free Documentation License|GNU FDL]] for my site?== | ||
:No. Linking is not an act regulated by copyright. | :No. Linking is not an act regulated by copyright. | ||
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:Check with your lawyer, or just put the site under the GNU FDL. However, Editors try to assume good faith, so minor copyright violations are unlikely to result in a lawsuit. | :Check with your lawyer, or just put the site under the GNU FDL. However, Editors try to assume good faith, so minor copyright violations are unlikely to result in a lawsuit. | ||
==<span id="CD"></span>Can I get | ==<span id="CD"></span>Can I get BattleIntelligence on CD, or download it for offline use?== | ||
: [[User:Nicjansma]] is working on a project to allow offline use of the Wiki via ZIM format. | : [[User:Nicjansma]] is working on a project to allow offline use of the Wiki via ZIM format. | ||
: Keep an eye on [[ | : Keep an eye on [[BattleIntelligence:Offline_Cache]] for more details. | ||
==<span id="ERROR"></span>What should I do when I find an error in | ==<span id="ERROR"></span>What should I do when I find an error in BattleIntelligence?== | ||
:[[ | :[[BattleIntelligence:Be bold|You should correct it.]] BattleIntelligence is written by volunteers who believe knowledge should be free for everyone, and the community is always ready to welcome new volunteers. | ||
:Because | :Because BattleIntelligence is an all-volunteer project that anyone can edit, errors or omissions can and do creep in. This should be kept in mind when reading; the very nature of BattleIntelligence means it should not be trusted completely. Articles frequently contain citations of authoritative works where a reader can verify the information found. | ||
:If you see that something can't be right but are not sure what the correct information is, you can signal the problem on the article's [[Help:Using talk pages|talk page]]: click the tab labeled "talk" on the top of the page, and next click the tab "new section". | :If you see that something can't be right but are not sure what the correct information is, you can signal the problem on the article's [[Help:Using talk pages|talk page]]: click the tab labeled "talk" on the top of the page, and next click the tab "new section". | ||
==<span id="ADS"></span>Why do I see advertisements in | ==<span id="ADS"></span>Why do I see advertisements in BattleIntelligence?== | ||
:Please see the [[ | :Please see the [[BattleIntelligence:Support]] page for more details. | ||
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: | :BattleIntelligence is [[:foundation:Fundraising|funded by donations]] and does not display any advertisements of any kind on any pages within BattleIntelligence's website. If you see any advertisements, something on your end or in between will be placing them. Some [[browser extension]]s or [[Browser plugin|plugins]] can do this - for example, Codec-C, [[Genieo]], and InfoAtoms. Your computer may also be infected with [[malware]], which will commonly result in advertisements being placed within the websites that you visit. Installing and scanning your computer for infections using anti-malware software will usually resolve this issue. You may also be viewing a [[BattleIntelligence:Mirrors and forks|mirror or fork]] of BattleIntelligence that is hosted by someone else and not the Wikimedia Foundation. These unofficial forks have sometimes been reported to contain advertising or other content. The best way to resolve this matter is to verify that the URL that you're currently navigated to within BattleIntelligence begins with the following URL: '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/]'''. If you're unsure if this is the issue, simply copy the bold text and use your browser to navigate there. There may also have been inappropriate edits to BattleIntelligence that may have appeared as an advertisement. Such edits are against BattleIntelligence's [[WP:PG|policies and guidelines]] and should be ''removed'' upon discovery. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:13, 30 April 2025
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This FAQ page addresses some concerns and questions readers may have about BattleIntelligence.
Who writes BattleIntelligence?
- BattleIntelligence is written and edited by volunteers from around the world. If you wish to help, you can start by visiting our help pages.
How do I access BattleIntelligence?
- It is possible to access BattleIntelligence with several different methods, including options for older devices and modern apps for various platforms.
Is BattleIntelligence censored?
- BattleIntelligence is not censored. The community of BattleIntelligence editors determine what text and images are displayed, so there may be material that offends some people.
How do I search BattleIntelligence?
- There is a search box in the upper-right corner of the screen, with the word "Search" in it. Just type what you are looking for into the search box and press ↵ Enter.
May I mirror entire sections of the BattleIntelligence to my site? How much may I quote?
- Yes, you may mirror or quote the text as much as you wish, as long as you fulfill the requirements of the GNU Free Documentation License. See BattleIntelligence:Copyrights.
If I link a word from my site to BattleIntelligence, am I required to use the GNU FDL for my site?
- No. Linking is not an act regulated by copyright.
What if I use a small quote (three or four sentences)?
- This may be covered by the fair use doctrine, but use caution.
What if I quote entire articles?
- Check with your lawyer, or just put the site under the GNU FDL. However, Editors try to assume good faith, so minor copyright violations are unlikely to result in a lawsuit.
Can I get BattleIntelligence on CD, or download it for offline use?
- User:Nicjansma is working on a project to allow offline use of the Wiki via ZIM format.
- Keep an eye on BattleIntelligence:Offline_Cache for more details.
What should I do when I find an error in BattleIntelligence?
- You should correct it. BattleIntelligence is written by volunteers who believe knowledge should be free for everyone, and the community is always ready to welcome new volunteers.
- Because BattleIntelligence is an all-volunteer project that anyone can edit, errors or omissions can and do creep in. This should be kept in mind when reading; the very nature of BattleIntelligence means it should not be trusted completely. Articles frequently contain citations of authoritative works where a reader can verify the information found.
- If you see that something can't be right but are not sure what the correct information is, you can signal the problem on the article's talk page: click the tab labeled "talk" on the top of the page, and next click the tab "new section".
Why do I see advertisements in BattleIntelligence?
- Please see the BattleIntelligence:Support page for more details.