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''<blockquote>This article presents and contrasts the differences between Centiare '''[[Centiare:Directory namespace|Directory/User]]''' listings and [[Directory:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]] based on the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not What Wikipedia is Not].</blockquote>''

''<blockquote>This article presents and contrasts the differences between Centiare '''[[Centiare:Directory namespace|Directory/User]]''' listings and [[Directory:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], based on the original [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not What Wikipedia is Not].</blockquote>''

'''Centiare''' is an online [[directory]] and, ''as a means to that end'', an online community of people interested in pursuing personal success and achievement in a spirit of both competition and cooperation. While [[Centiare:Main page|Main page]] articles follow the same basic policies of [[NPOV|Wikipedia]], within the '''Directory/User''' namespace, there are certain things Centiare ''is and is not''.

'''Centiare''' is an online [[directory]] and, ''as a means to that end'', an online community of people interested in pursuing personal success and achievement in a spirit of both competition and cooperation. While [[Centiare:Main page|Main page]] articles follow the same basic policies of [[NPOV|Wikipedia]], within the '''Directory''' and '''User''' name space, there are certain things Centiare ''is and is not''.

==What Centiare Is==

==What Centiare Is==

===Centiare can be a dictionary===

===Centiare can be a dictionary===

[[Centiare:Centiare can be a dictionary | Centiare can be a dictionary]] or a usage or jargon guide. Centiare articles can be:

Centiare can be a [[dictionary]] or a usage or jargon guide. Centiare articles can be:

# '''Dictionary definitions.''' Because Centiare can be a [[dictionary]], please feel free to create an entry merely to define a term. An article should usually ''begin with'' a [[fallacies of definition | good]] [[definition]]; if you come across an article that is a definition, see if there is information you can add that would be appropriate for a directory. An exception to this rule is for articles about the cultural meanings of individual [[List of numbers | numbers]].

# '''Dictionary definitions.''' Because Centiare can be a dictionary, please feel free to create an entry merely to define a term. An article should usually ''begin with'' a good [[definition]]; if you come across an article that is merely a definition and nothing more, see if there is more information you could add that would be appropriate for a directory.

# '''Lists of such definitions.''' There are [[Centiare:Disambiguation | disambiguation pages]] consisting of pointers to other pages; these are used to clarify differing meanings of a word.

# '''Lists of such definitions.''' There will be [[Centiare:Disambiguation| disambiguation pages]] consisting of pointers to other pages; these are used to clarify differing meanings of a word.

# A '''usage guide''' or '''slang and idiom guide.''' Centiare can be in the business of saying how words, [[idioms]], etc. should be used. We can teach people how to talk like a [[Cockney]] chimney-sweep, or a British gent. However, it may be important ''in the context of an directory article'' to describe just how a word is used to distinguish among similar, easily confused ideas, as in [[nation]] or [[freedom]]. In some special cases an article about an essential piece of [[slang]] may be appropriate.

# A '''usage guide''' or '''slang and idiom guide.''' Centiare can be in the business of saying how words, [[idioms]], etc. should be used. We can teach people how to talk like a [[Cockney]] chimney-sweep, or a British gent. However, it may be important in the context of an article to describe just how a word is used to distinguish among similar, easily confused ideas, as in [[nation]] or [[freedom]]. In some special cases, an article about an essential piece of [[slang]] may be appropriate.

===Centiare can be a publisher of original thought===

===Centiare can be a publisher of original thought===

Centiare can be a place to publish [[Centiare:Original research|your own thoughts and analyses]] or to publish new information not heretofore published. Please feel free to use Centiare for any of the following:

Centiare can be a place to publish [[Centiare:Original research|your own thoughts and analyses]] or to publish new information not heretofore published. Please feel free to use Centiare for any of the following:

# '''Primary (original) research''' such as proposing theories and solutions, original ideas, defining terms, coining new words, etc. If you have done primary research on a topic, publish your results in other venues such as [[peer-reviewed]] journals, other printed forms, or respected online sites, and Centiare will report about your work once it becomes part of accepted knowledge. Not all information added to Centiare has to be from peer-reviewed journals, but please strive to make sure that information is reliable and verifiable. For example, [[Centiare :Cite sources | citing]] book, print, or reliable web resources demonstrates that the material is [[Centiare:Verifiability | verifiable]] and is not merely the editor's [[Centiare:Neutral point of view | opinion]].

# '''Primary (original) research''' such as proposing theories and solutions, original ideas, defining terms, coining new words, etc. If you have done primary research on a topic or have published your results in other venues such as [[peer-reviewed]] journals, other printed forms, or respected online sites, use Centiare to report about your work either before or after it becomes part of accepted knowledge. Of course, not all information added to Centiare has to be from peer-reviewed journals.  You could include information from a personal survey that you conducted just this morning at the [[convenience store]].  But, keep in mind that other readers will take more seriously information that is reliable and verifiable. For example, [[Centiare:Cite sources|citing]] book, print, or reliable web resources demonstrates that the material is [[Centiare:Verifiability|verifiable]] and is not merely the editor's [[APOV|opinion]].

# '''Original inventions.''' If you invent the word ''[[frindle]]'' or a new type of dance move, it is not article material until a secondary source reports on it. [[Centiare:Centiare is not for things made up in school one day | Centiare is not for things made up in school one day]]!

# '''Original inventions.''' If you invent the word ''[[flauxbam]]'' or a new type of dance move, go ahead and describe it or portray it on your User page or appropriate Directory space.  It's not really Main space article material until multiple secondary sources have reported on it, though.

# '''Personal essays''' or '''Blogs''' that state your particular opinions about a topic. Centiare is supposed to compile human knowledge. It is not a vehicle to make personal opinions become part of human knowledge. In the unusual situation where the opinions of a single individual are important enough to discuss, it is preferable to let other people write about them. Personal essays on topics relating to Centiare are welcome in your user namespace or on the [[meta: |Meta-wiki]].  

# '''Personal essays''' or '''Blogs''' that state your particular opinions about a topic. Centiare is supposed to compile human knowledge. It can be a vehicle to help personal opinions become part of human knowledge. In the situation where the opinions of a single individual are important enough to discuss, why shouldn't you write about them? Personal essays on topics relating to Centiare are welcome in your User namespace, or on the appropriate ''Discussion'' pages that relate to the Centiare policy.  

# '''Opinions on [[Current events|current affairs]]''' is a particular case of the previous item. Although current affairs may stir passions and tempt people to "climb [[soapbox]]es" (i.e. passionately advocate their pet point of view), Centiare is not the medium for this. Articles must be balanced so as to put entries for [[Current events|current affairs]] in a reasonable perspective. Furthermore, Centiare authors should strive to write articles that will not quickly become obsolete.

# '''Opinions on [[Current events]]''' is a particular case of the previous item. Current affairs may stir passions and tempt people to "climb [[soapbox]]es" (i.e., passionately advocate their pet point of view). Centiare Directory or User space is an excellent medium for this. Main space articles really should be balanced, so as to put Main space entries for current affairs in a reasonable perspective. Furthermore, Centiare authors should strive to write Main space articles that will not quickly become obsolete; but should feel free to write something in Directory or User space that you remove on a whim tomorrow.

# '''Discussion forums'''. Please try to stay on the task of creating an encyclopedia. You can chat with folks about Centiare-related topics on their user talk pages, and should resolve problems with articles on the relevant [[Centiare:Talk page | talk pages]], but please do not take discussion into articles.  

# '''Discussion forums'''. If you don't feel like it, don't stay on the task of creating a Directory. You can chat with folks about Centiare-related topics on their User or Directory talk pages, and you can try to resolve problems with Main space articles on the relevant [[Centiare:Talk page|talk pages]], but please do not take discussion into articles themselves.  

# '''News reports.''' Centiare should not offer firsthand news reports on breaking stories. Centiare is not a [[primary source]]. Centiare does have many ''encyclopedia articles'' on topics of historical significance that are currently in the news, and can be significantly more up-to-date than most reference sources since we can incorporate new developments and facts as they are made known.

# '''News reports.''' Centiare can even offer firsthand news reports on breaking stories. Centiare is not a [[primary source]], but it can come darn close to being one. Centiare will have many ''encyclopedia articles'' on topics of historical significance that are currently in the news, and they can be significantly more up-to-date than other reference sources, since we can incorporate new developments and facts as they are made known.

===Centiare can be a soapbox===

===Centiare can be a soapbox===

[[Centiare:Content disclaimer|Centiare may contain content that some readers consider objectionable or offensive]]. Anyone reading Centiare can edit an article and the changes are displayed instantaneously without any checking to ensure appropriateness, so Centiare cannot guarantee that articles or images are tasteful to all users or adhere to specific [[social norms|social]] or [[religion|religious]] norms or requirements. While obviously inappropriate content (such as an irrelevant link to a [[shock site]]) is usually removed immediately, some articles may include objectionable text, images, or links if they are relevant to the content (such as the article about [[pornography]]) and provided they do not violate any of our existing [[Centiare:policies and guidelines|policies]] (especially [[Centiare:Neutral point of view|Neutral point of view]]), nor the law of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Directory:California]], where Centiare's servers are hosted.

[[Centiare:Content disclaimer|Centiare may contain content that some readers consider objectionable or offensive]]. Anyone reading Centiare can edit an article and the changes are displayed instantaneously without any checking to ensure appropriateness, so Centiare cannot guarantee that articles or images are tasteful to all users or adhere to specific [[social norms|social]] or [[religion|religious]] norms or requirements. While obviously inappropriate content (such as an irrelevant link to a [[shock site]]) is usually removed immediately, some articles may include objectionable text, images, or links if they are relevant to the content (such as the article about [[pornography]]) and provided they do not violate any of our existing [[Centiare:policies and guidelines|policies]] (especially [[Centiare:Neutral point of view|Neutral point of view]]), nor the law of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Directory:California]], where Centiare's servers are hosted.

== What the Centiare community is not ==

== What Centiare is not ==

The above guidelines apply to articles on Centiare. These guidelines apply to Centiare discussions.

The above guidelines apply to articles on Centiare. These guidelines apply to Centiare discussions.

=== Centiare can be a battleground ===

=== Centiare can be a battleground ===

* Changing the rules on this page after a consensus has been reached following appropriate discussion with other users via the [[Centiare_talk:What_Centiare_Is | Talk]] page. When adding new options, please be as clear as possible and provide counter-examples of similar, but permitted, subjects.

* Changing the rules on this page after a consensus has been reached following appropriate discussion with other users via the [[Centiare_talk:What_Centiare_Is | Talk]] page. When adding new options, please be as clear as possible and provide counter-examples of similar, but permitted, subjects.

Many of the policies listed here apply to your user page as well. Your user page is not a personal homepage, nor is it a [[blog]]. More importantly, your user page is '''not yours'''. It is a part of Centiare, and exists to make collaboration among other users easier, not for self-promotion. For the full details, see [[Centiare:User page |User page help]].

Many of the policies listed here may apply to your User page. Your user page can be a personal homepage, or it can be an always-growing [[blog]]. More importantly, your user page is '''yours'''. While it is a part of Centiare, and it exists to make collaboration among other users easier, you can use it for self-promotion. For more tips and details, see [[Help:User page|User page help]].