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In an effort to keep information organized into neat, appropriate "boxes", [[Directory:Centiare|Centiare]] content is classified into fourteen different '''''Spaces'''''. This page will briefly outline what each of them is intended to hold.
In an effort to keep information organized into neat, appropriate "boxes", [[Directory:Centiare|Centiare]] content is classified into fourteen different '''''Spaces'''''. This page will briefly outline what each of them is intended to hold.
(By the way, each ''Space'' (other than '''''Special Pages''''') has its own "Talk" mirror, where users can have conversations about topics or articles, without affecting the articles themselves. So technically, Centiare has twenty-seven (27) ''Spaces'', including each "Talk" area.)
(By the way, each ''Space'', other than '''''Special Pages''''', has its own "Talk" mirror, where users can have conversations about topics or articles, without affecting the articles themselves. So technically, Centiare has twenty-seven (27) ''Spaces'', including each "Talk" area.)
=Spaces available for editing by users=
=Spaces available for editing by users=
==User Space==
==User Space==
When you just want to communicate casually about yourself, talk about what you do within Centiare, or even post your resumé but do so anonymously, the '''''User Space''''' is where to go. You can jazz up your '''''User Space''''' page(s) just about however you'd like; but keep in mind that most other users of Centiare do not have their [[Special:Preferences]] set to retrieve '''''User Space''''' content when they conduct a search on Centiare. Users communicate with one another by leaving messages on the User "Talk" page, which is accessed by the tab second from the left on the user's '''''User Space''''' page.
'''Naming''': To create a page in '''''User Space''''', one appends the word "User", a colon ":", and the name of the user to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/User:MyWikiBiz</nowiki>'''
==Image Space==
==Image Space==
Despite its name, '''''Image Space''''' isn't just for pictures. On Centiare, when you want to upload images, documents, presentations, or audio files, they come into being in '''''Image Space'''''.
'''Naming''': To create a file in '''''Image Space''''', you should typically use the link in the lefthand sidebar labeled '''Upload file'''. Once the file is uploaded it will be given an address which appends the word "Image", a colon ":", and the name of the file to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/Image:Talking_Points.ppt</nowiki>'''
==Category Space==
==Category Space==
This is where pages are further defined when contributors begin collecting different pages into categories. For example, there are '''''Category Space''''' pages grouping together things like "States of the United States" or companies listed on the "New York Stock Exchange". If you want to learn more about categories, see [[Help:Annotation#Categories|Help:Annotation]].
'''Naming''': To create a page in '''''Category Space''''', one appends the word "Category", a colon ":", and the name of the category to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/Category:Citation_templates</nowiki>'''
==Relation Space==
==Relation Space==
This is where pages are further defined when contributors begin relating one page to another. For example, there are '''''Relation Space''''' pages describing semantic relations like "Located In" or "Page Owner Of". If you want to learn more about relations, see [[Help:Annotation#Relations|Help:Annotation]].
'''Naming''': To create a page in '''''Relation Space''''', one appends the word "Relation", a colon ":", and the name of the relation to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/Relation:Has_Capital</nowiki>'''
==Attribute Space==
==Attribute Space==
This is where pages are further defined when contributors begin assigning specific values to pieces of information on a page. For example, there are '''''Attribute Space''''' pages describing semantic relations like "Country Code" or "Latitude". If you want to learn more about attributes, see [[Help:Annotation#Attributes|Help:Annotation]].
'''Naming''': To create a page in '''''Attribute Space''''', one appends the word "Attribute", a colon ":", and the name of the attribute to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/Attribute:NAICS_Code1</nowiki>'''
==Type Space==
==Type Space==
Those various attributes found in '''''Attribute Space''''' that have units (of measure) will their datatype in '''''Type Space'''''.
==Portal Space==
==Portal Space==
If you imagine Centiare as a bookstore, the founders of Centiare set up '''''Portal Space''''' to be your guide to the various "departments" within the bookstore. We feel that the [[NAICS]] code system is a fantastic way to organize the directory's content. Anything that has to do with an industry, a field of specialization, a hobby, or pursuit can probably be classified into a particular NAICS code. We ask all contributors to try to label or semantically tag their topics with NAICS codes whenever they're authoring content. That way, their work shows up in our (protected) [[Portal:List]] of articles that identify NAICS code, and it provides another powerful way for advanced users to find specific content.
'''Naming''': To create a page in '''''Portal Space''''', one appends the word "Portal", a colon ":", and the name of the category to '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com</nowiki>'''. For example: '''<nowiki>http://www.centiare.com/Portal:Retail_Trade</nowiki>'''
=Spaces with restricted access=
=Spaces with restricted access=
The remaining five (5) ''Spaces'' are generally reserved for editing by sysops and other users of Centiare who have been granted access privileges.
The remaining five (5) ''Spaces'' are generally reserved for editing by sysops and other users of Centiare who have been granted access privileges. If you have been a contributor to Centiare for at least 30 days, have at least 100 edits under your belt, and you wish to be granted access to restricted spaces, you may contact '''Help''': help (at) centiare (dot) com.
==Centiare Space==
==Centiare Space==
This is where we communicate to users information about Centiare policies, guidelines, and tools.
==Help Space==
==Help Space==
Pages that attempt to assist users with using Centiare more effectively are found here.
==Template Space==
==Template Space==
Centiare makes use of many amazing templates, which are used to duplicate the same content across more than one page. Users with access to them can change a template in one place, and it will immediately propagate to the pages that use it.
==MediaWiki Space==
==MediaWiki Space==
Where we communicate information about the actual software that drives Centiare.
==Special Pages==
==Special Pages==
At the bottom of the lefthand sidebar, there is a link for '''Special Pages'''. We strongly encourage the curious to click there and discover the many pre-coded files that help ennumerate the many facets of Centiare.
