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 Templates are set up for particular [[namespace]]s. If a template has been set up, it will appear as a kind of scaffolding when you create a new page on the wiki — in this case, suggesting the elements that we think work well in the particular kind of page you are creating. It helps both writers and readers: Templates are set up for particular [[namespace]]s. If a template has been set up, it will appear as a kind of scaffolding when you create a new page on the wiki — in this case, suggesting the elements that we think work well in the particular kind of page you are creating. It helps both writers and readers:
-  * for writers and curators, it gives a good idea of how to structure a page;+  * for writers and contributors, it gives a good idea of how to structure a page;
   * for readers, it gives more consistency, so they know what to expect and therefore can read and understand more easily.   * for readers, it gives more consistency, so they know what to expect and therefore can read and understand more easily.
  
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     * links to their home pages on our wiki, with affiliations if desired     * links to their home pages on our wiki, with affiliations if desired
   * Developing the … topic   * Developing the … topic
-    * curator commentary: for brief personal perspectives, opinions, etc.; with links as appropriate.+    * contributor commentary: for brief personal perspectives, opinions, etc.; with links as appropriate.
       * //being respectfully open about any diversity of views on the topic//       * //being respectfully open about any diversity of views on the topic//
     * open questions on this topic     * open questions on this topic
-      * //where curators together can formulate questions that point to possible areas, for further investigation, and to grow the knowledge base//+      * //where contributors together can formulate questions that point to possible areas, for further investigation, and to grow the knowledge base//
  
 For a more detailed example with explanation, please see the separate, annotated [[template for topics]]. For a more detailed example with explanation, please see the separate, annotated [[template for topics]].
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 ===== Template for notable Commoners ===== ===== Template for notable Commoners =====
-For people significant to the Commons, who are not curators, the template is somewhat lighter than the one for curator/users. If possible (and if the person is alive), all content of this page should be all agreed by the person themselves.+For people significant to the Commons, who are not contributors, the template is somewhat lighter than the one for contributors/users. If possible (and if the person is alive), all content of this page should be all agreed by the person themselves.
  
   * Name of the Commoner   * Name of the Commoner
-    * //(as for curators, the name by which they are generally known, and publish under)//+    * //(as for contributors, the name by which they are generally known, and publish under)//
   * A photo, cartoon, etc.   * A photo, cartoon, etc.
     * //either publicly available images, or images desired by the person — acknowledge source if not public domain//     * //either publicly available images, or images desired by the person — acknowledge source if not public domain//
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 ===== Open questions ===== ===== Open questions =====
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