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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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     * //or other graphic if the advisor prefers not to share photos of themselves publicly//     * //or other graphic if the advisor prefers not to share photos of themselves publicly//
   * About: any short bio, and/or links to other pages with verifiable publicly available information, recommended to include   * About: any short bio, and/or links to other pages with verifiable publicly available information, recommended to include
-    * links to the topics on this wiki curated by this curator+    * links to the topics on this wiki curated by this advisor
     * and any other relevant writings     * and any other relevant writings
     * any chosen relevant social media presence (e.g. LinkedIn)     * any chosen relevant social media presence (e.g. LinkedIn)
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     * //with links, and roles within them//     * //with links, and roles within them//
   * Contact details    * Contact details 
-    * //whichever are reliable and suit the curator//+    * //whichever are reliable and suit the advisor//
  
-We want advisors, particularly on their public home pages, to be free to represent themselves as they see best. The above are just guidelines.+We want contributors, particularly on their public home pages, to be free to represent themselves as they see best. The above are just guidelines.
  
 One thing we do ask, though: for some effective way of contacting advisors, especially for other advisors of the same pages, so that advisors can work towards agreeing structure and contents for their topic pages, and hopefully, for responding to readers' feedback on the pages they curate. One thing we do ask, though: for some effective way of contacting advisors, especially for other advisors of the same pages, so that advisors can work towards agreeing structure and contents for their topic pages, and hopefully, for responding to readers' feedback on the pages they curate.
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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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