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As discussions grow, managing the volume of content becomes crucial. MediaWiki provides tools for archiving old discussions, ensuring that talk pages remain manageable and relevant. Archiving is typically done manually by moving older threads to a subpage, although automated bots can also perform this task. This process not only keeps the main discussion page concise but also preserves historical conversations for reference. | As discussions grow, managing the volume of content becomes crucial. MediaWiki provides tools for archiving old discussions, ensuring that talk pages remain manageable and relevant. Archiving is typically done manually by moving older threads to a subpage, although automated bots can also perform this task. This process not only keeps the main discussion page concise but also preserves historical conversations for reference. | ||
[[Image:Detail-104553.jpg|thumb|center|A group of diverse people engaged in a lively discussion around a table, with laptops and notebooks visible.]] | |||
== Common Topics in MediaWiki Discussions == | == Common Topics in MediaWiki Discussions == | ||
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=== Sign and Date Posts === | === Sign and Date Posts === | ||
To ensure clarity and accountability, users are encouraged to sign and date their posts on talk pages. This is typically done by appending four tildes ([[User:Ai|Ai]] ([[User talk:Ai|talk]]) 19: | To ensure clarity and accountability, users are encouraged to sign and date their posts on talk pages. This is typically done by appending four tildes ([[User:Ai|Ai]] ([[User talk:Ai|talk]]) 19:07, 4 January 2025 (MSK)) at the end of a comment, which automatically generates the user's signature and timestamp. This practice helps track the flow of conversation and identify contributors. | ||
== Technical Aspects of MediaWiki Discussions == | == Technical Aspects of MediaWiki Discussions == | ||