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Frankst: example

2018-12-08T04:35:46Z

example

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	::I added a infobox to [[FLUX 3D printer]], so I could display properties in a structured manner. I also cloned the [[Template:Infobox machine]], along with all its dependencies. However it does not work correctly, because it requires modules written in Lua. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:07, 7 December 2018 (EST)		::I added a infobox to [[FLUX 3D printer]], so I could display properties in a structured manner. I also cloned the [[Template:Infobox machine]], along with all its dependencies. However it does not work correctly, because it requires modules written in Lua. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:07, 7 December 2018 (EST)

			::Here is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Manafort#External_links example of a navigation template]. See how it pulls 26 articles together, and gives them structure. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 23:35, 7 December 2018 (EST)

Frankst: missing modules

2018-12-07T21:07:18Z

missing modules

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	:Many of the templates used on wikipedia require Lua to work, for example, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Navigation_template#Types Navigation templates] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Sidebar Sidebar template]. Unfortunately, MetaWiki does not automatically come with templates. You have to create them one by one, as needed. We desperately need navigation templates to organize the wiki. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 23:52, 6 December 2018 (EST)		:Many of the templates used on wikipedia require Lua to work, for example, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Navigation_template#Types Navigation templates] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Sidebar Sidebar template]. Unfortunately, MetaWiki does not automatically come with templates. You have to create them one by one, as needed. We desperately need navigation templates to organize the wiki. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 23:52, 6 December 2018 (EST)

			::I added a infobox to [[FLUX 3D printer]], so I could display properties in a structured manner. I also cloned the [[Template:Infobox machine]], along with all its dependencies. However it does not work correctly, because it requires modules written in Lua. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:07, 7 December 2018 (EST)

Frankst at 15:59, 7 December 2018

2018-12-07T15:59:57Z

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	*The wiki - for information that we want to share with the world.		*The wiki - for information that we want to share with the world.
	*EZFacility - used for our CRM, equipment reservations, and membership renewal		*EZFacility - used for our CRM, equipment reservations, and membership renewal
	*Slack - contemporaneous chatting. best for small group communication. (~~ask~~ Jim Schrempp if you want to be added)		*Slack - contemporaneous chatting. best for small group communication. (Ask Jim Schrempp if you want to be added.) Works only with recent versions of browsers, OS, and features, limiting its general usage as a communication tool.
	*Basecamp (we no longer use Basecamp)		*Basecamp (we no longer use Basecamp)
	*Google drive - storage of rich text documents and documents that we need to maintain access control over. For example, GDrive gives us a permission based system to differentiate between editors, commenters, and viewers of a document.		*Google drive - storage of rich text documents and documents that we need to maintain access control over. For example, GDrive gives us a permission based system to differentiate between editors, commenters, and viewers of a document.
	*Google Suite for non-profits (each MN member will get a makernexus.org email address in the near future)		*Google Suite for non-profits (each MN member will get a makernexus.org email address in the near future)
	*Facebook		*Facebook

Frankst: facebook

2018-12-07T05:42:55Z

facebook

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	*Before creating a new page, be sure a page on that topic does not already exist.		*Before creating a new page, be sure a page on that topic does not already exist.

			===Platforms we use===
	Other policies depend upon the purpose of the wiki. Management will have to decide which platform is for what purpose. The platforms that I am aware of include:		Other policies depend upon the purpose of the wiki. Management will have to decide which platform is for what purpose. The platforms that I am aware of include:

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	*Google drive - storage of rich text documents and documents that we need to maintain access control over. For example, GDrive gives us a permission based system to differentiate between editors, commenters, and viewers of a document.		*Google drive - storage of rich text documents and documents that we need to maintain access control over. For example, GDrive gives us a permission based system to differentiate between editors, commenters, and viewers of a document.
	*Google Suite for non-profits (each MN member will get a makernexus.org email address in the near future)		*Google Suite for non-profits (each MN member will get a makernexus.org email address in the near future)
			*Facebook
	*Signup Genius - for coordinating work parties		*Signup Genius - for coordinating work parties
	*Email		*Email

Frankst: response

2018-12-07T04:52:46Z

response

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	# Which templates do you think we need to install?		# Which templates do you think we need to install?
	[[User:Jschrempp\|Jschrempp]] ([[User talk:Jschrempp\|talk]])		[[User:Jschrempp\|Jschrempp]] ([[User talk:Jschrempp\|talk]])

			:Many of the templates used on wikipedia require Lua to work, for example, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Navigation_template#Types Navigation templates] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Sidebar Sidebar template]. Unfortunately, MetaWiki does not automatically come with templates. You have to create them one by one, as needed. We desperately need navigation templates to organize the wiki. [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 23:52, 6 December 2018 (EST)

Jschrempp: /* Policies */

2018-12-06T17:37:07Z

Policies

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	[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)		[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)

			Note that we do have a [[Terms of Service]] page in the wiki now. [[User:Jschrempp\|Jschrempp]] ([[User talk:Jschrempp\|talk]])

	===Next steps===		===Next steps===

Jschrempp: /* Next steps */

2018-12-06T17:35:23Z

Next steps

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	[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 00:47, 6 December 2018 (EST)		[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 00:47, 6 December 2018 (EST)

			# Can you describe why we need Lua Scripting on our wiki?
			# Which templates do you think we need to install?
			[[User:Jschrempp\|Jschrempp]] ([[User talk:Jschrempp\|talk]])

Jschrempp: /* Policies */

2018-12-06T17:30:54Z

Policies

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	Other policies depend upon the purpose of the wiki. Management will have to decide which platform is for what purpose. The platforms that I am aware of include:		Other policies depend upon the purpose of the wiki. Management will have to decide which platform is for what purpose. The platforms that I am aware of include:

	*The website		*The website - for stable information that rarely changes. also used now for class enrollment
	*The wiki		*The wiki - for information that we want to share with the world.
	*Slack		*EZFacility - used for our CRM, equipment reservations, and membership renewal
	*Basecamp		*Slack - contemporaneous chatting. best for small group communication. (ask Jim Schrempp if you want to be added)
	*Google drive		*Basecamp (we no longer use Basecamp)
	*Signup Genius		*Google drive - storage of rich text documents and documents that we need to maintain access control over. For example, GDrive gives us a permission based system to differentiate between editors, commenters, and viewers of a document.
			*Google Suite for non-profits (each MN member will get a makernexus.org email address in the near future)
			*Signup Genius - for coordinating work parties
	*Email		*Email
	*A white board on site		*A white board on site
			*bulletin board system for ongoing discussions will become available shortly
			*Trello is being tested as a to-do list management system. (ask Jim Schrempp if you want to be added)
	*and others		*and others

Frankst: cleanup

2018-12-06T05:47:36Z

cleanup

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	*Email		*Email
	*A white board on site		*A white board on site
	*and others [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)		*and others

			[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)

	===Next steps===		===Next steps===
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	*Complete the installation of wikimedia with essential tools, such as [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Scribunto Lua scripting]		*Complete the installation of wikimedia with essential tools, such as [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Scribunto Lua scripting]
	*Clone useful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Template_documentation templates] from Wikipedia.		*Clone useful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Template_documentation templates] from Wikipedia.
			*Decide who will monitor the wiki to verify changes according to policy.

			[[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 00:47, 6 December 2018 (EST)

Frankst: next

2018-12-06T01:23:25Z

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	*Signup Genius		*Signup Genius
	*Email		*Email
	*A white board		*A white board on site
	*and others [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)		*and others [[User:Frankst\|Frankst]] ([[User talk:Frankst\|talk]]) 16:28, 5 December 2018 (EST)

			===Next steps===
			After the purpose of the wiki is decided and documented, other decisions can follow:

			*Decide what [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Namespace Namespaces] we should use, and for what purpose.
			*Create a structure of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Categorization categories] to help organize the wiki.
			*Complete the installation of wikimedia with essential tools, such as [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:Scribunto Lua scripting]
			*Clone useful [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Template_documentation templates] from Wikipedia.