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 ===== Introduction (h2) ===== ===== Introduction (h2) =====
  
-Templates are a useful way in which the managers of a wiki can provide scaffolding for contributors or curators. The point of a wiki is to allow several contributors, and without this scaffolding they might be unsure what to do, or they might just do what they imagine, which may conflict with what others imagine.+Templates are a useful way in which the managers of a wiki can provide scaffolding for contributors or advisors. The point of a wiki is to allow several contributors, and without this scaffolding they might be unsure what to do, or they might just do what they imagine, which may conflict with what others imagine.
  
 //(This is the "What is …" section of the page. It aims to explain, in understandable terms, what the topic is about, as generally agreed, at least by those of us collaborating on Growing the Commons. You can add subsections (h3-level) to this if desired. Leave the "why" and the "what to do about it" for the following sections. )// //(This is the "What is …" section of the page. It aims to explain, in understandable terms, what the topic is about, as generally agreed, at least by those of us collaborating on Growing the Commons. You can add subsections (h3-level) to this if desired. Leave the "why" and the "what to do about it" for the following sections. )//
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 //(This is a generally relevant and important section; you could also say something like "what's the point of templates" or "what are the benefits of templates". You can be creative here. The point is, after explaining what the topic is, it is a good idea to inform readers of why it is important, ideally why it is relevant to the Commons.)// //(This is a generally relevant and important section; you could also say something like "what's the point of templates" or "what are the benefits of templates". You can be creative here. The point is, after explaining what the topic is, it is a good idea to inform readers of why it is important, ideally why it is relevant to the Commons.)//
  
-===== What can I do about templates? (h2) =====+===== What can I do? (h2) =====
 As templates are generally managed by site administrators, there is no immediate actions that can be taken by contributors. However, contributors can always suggest potential improvements to or developments of templates, so that they serve their purpose better. As templates are generally managed by site administrators, there is no immediate actions that can be taken by contributors. However, contributors can always suggest potential improvements to or developments of templates, so that they serve their purpose better.
  
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 ==== Subsections of the main content sections (h3) ==== ==== Subsections of the main content sections (h3) ====
  
-These three main sections make up the main informative content of the page. As well as editing the precise wording of the headings to fit grammar and common sense, curators can add (h3) subsections to any of them to clarify and separate different aspects of the subject matter. +These three main sections make up the main informative content of the page. As well as editing the precise wording of the headings to fit grammar and common sense, contributors can add (h3) subsections to any of them to clarify and separate different aspects of the subject matter. 
  
 To say this again in a more explicit way: if possible, we suggest putting the subsections in their relevant places: To say this again in a more explicit way: if possible, we suggest putting the subsections in their relevant places:
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 ===== Specialist advisors and contributors (h2) ===== ===== Specialist advisors and contributors (h2) =====
 These are the people responsible for this topic and this page. These are the people responsible for this topic and this page.
-If you have any constructive suggestions for this page, or just want to ask about the topic, first try the forum (as above), but if that doesn't work, the other option is to contact any of the curators directly. +If you have any constructive suggestions for this page, or just want to ask about the topic, first try the forum (as above), but if that doesn't work, the other option is to contact any of the advisors or contributors directly. 
-  * List all the agreed curators here, like this:+  * List all the agreed advisors and contributors here, like this:
   * [[user:asimong|Simon Grant]], independent commoner   * [[user:asimong|Simon Grant]], independent commoner
   * [[user:katja|Katja Durrani]]   * [[user:katja|Katja Durrani]]
  
 ===== Developing the templates topic (h2) ===== ===== Developing the templates topic (h2) =====
-//(The point here is, although it is only curators that can edit these sections (and public go to the forum) it is part of my strategy for increasing engagement overall to have these clearly flagged as public, not just for curators.)// +//(The point here is, although it is only advisors and contributors that can edit these sections (and public go to the forum) it is part of my strategy for increasing engagement overall to have these clearly flagged as public, not just for advisors and contributors.)// 
-==== Divergent curator commentary (h3) ====+==== Specialist commentary (h3) ====
  
 I now realise why (subconsciously) I chose a Penrose tiling as the topic image. Penrose tilings display regularity, in that they are composed of absolutely standard elements; but at the same time, they have no translational symmetry. In other words, there is no complete pattern which always repeats. There's something there … --- //[[user:asimong|Simon Grant]] 2026/04/25 09:47// I now realise why (subconsciously) I chose a Penrose tiling as the topic image. Penrose tilings display regularity, in that they are composed of absolutely standard elements; but at the same time, they have no translational symmetry. In other words, there is no complete pattern which always repeats. There's something there … --- //[[user:asimong|Simon Grant]] 2026/04/25 09:47//
  
-//(This is intended as a space for curators (only) to add their personal opinions or questions related to the topic. All such comments must be signed by the person adding them. See [[signing comments]]. The point is to allow space for different perspectives, enabling more readers to find someone who sees things as they do.)//+//(This is intended as a space for advisors and contributors (only) to add their personal opinions or questions related to the topic. All such comments must be signed by the person adding them. See [[signing comments]]. The point is to allow space for different perspectives, enabling more readers to find someone who sees things as they do.)//
  
 ==== Open shared questions (h3) ==== ==== Open shared questions (h3) ====
  
-//(When there are unresolved question about the topic, and at least two of the curators agree on how to put the question in an open, honest and unbiased way, the question can be added here. This is intended to open up areas of exploration and so growth of the knowledge commons — not just for curators, but for anyone. And this may lead others to volunteer to be curators, if they care about the questions.)//+//(When there are unresolved question about the topic, and at least two of the advisors and contributors agree on how to put the question in an open, honest and unbiased way, the question can be added here. This is intended to open up areas of exploration and so growth of the knowledge commons — not just for advisors and contributors, but for anyone. And this may lead others to volunteer to be advisors or contributors, if they care about the questions.)//
  
  
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