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  1. Community Portal: A Guide for New Contributors

The Community Portal is the central hub for collaboration and discussion within this wiki. It’s the place to go to find out what’s happening, offer your help, ask questions, and connect with other editors. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the Community Portal effectively, especially for those new to contributing to MediaWiki-based wikis.

What is the Community Portal?

Think of the Community Portal as the town square of our wiki. It's not a single page, but a collection of pages linked together, designed to facilitate communication and coordination among all users – from seasoned administrators to brand new editors. It's the primary location to discuss changes to the wiki, propose new features, report bugs, and generally build a stronger community. Unlike Talk pages which are specific to article content, the Community Portal focuses on the *wiki itself* – its operation, policies, and community interactions.

Key Sections of the Community Portal

The Community Portal typically consists of several sub-pages, each serving a specific purpose. While the exact organization might vary slightly between wikis, these are the common components you’ll find:

  • **News:** This section broadcasts important announcements about the wiki, such as server maintenance, policy changes, or upcoming events. It’s crucial to check this page regularly to stay informed.
  • **Discussions:** This is where the bulk of the community interaction takes place. Topics can range from proposed changes to wiki guidelines, requests for assistance, brainstorming new projects, and general feedback about the wiki’s functionality. This is the place to *start* a conversation. Remember to follow netiquette guidelines when posting.
  • **Requests:** This section is divided into several sub-sections, including:
   *   **Requests for assistance:**  If you’re stuck editing, need help with a specific task, or are unsure about a wiki policy, post your question here. Experienced users will often volunteer to help.
   *   **Requests for page creation:** If you believe a particular topic is missing from the wiki and you lack the expertise or time to create it yourself, you can request someone else to do so.
   *   **Requests for edits:** Similar to page creation, you can request edits to existing pages, such as fixing typos, adding information, or improving formatting.
  • **Administrators' noticeboard:** This is where administrators post information relevant to their duties, such as ongoing investigations or decisions made regarding user accounts. It's generally not a place for regular users to post.
  • **Featured content nominations:** If you’ve created or significantly improved an article that you believe deserves recognition, you can nominate it to be featured on the wiki’s homepage.
  • **Policy discussions:** This is the place to propose changes to the wiki’s policies and guidelines. These discussions require careful consideration and consensus-building.

How to Participate in the Community Portal

Participating in the Community Portal is straightforward, but there are a few key things to keep in mind:

  • **Create an account:** While some wikis allow anonymous editing, creating an account is highly recommended. It allows you to build a reputation, track your contributions, and participate in discussions more effectively.
  • **Familiarize yourself with the rules:** Before posting, take the time to read the wiki’s policies and guidelines, particularly those related to civility, conflict resolution, and verifiability.
  • **Start a new thread:** To start a new discussion, click the "Add topic" or similar button on the Discussions page. Give your thread a clear and concise title that accurately reflects the topic.
  • **Reply to existing threads:** If you want to contribute to an existing discussion, simply click the "Reply" button under the relevant post.
  • **Use proper formatting:** Use the MediaWiki markup language to format your posts clearly and legibly. This includes using headings, lists, and links. See the Help:Formatting page for more information.
  • **Be respectful:** Treat other users with courtesy and respect, even if you disagree with their opinions. Avoid personal attacks, inflammatory language, and disruptive behavior.
  • **Sign your posts:** Always sign your posts by adding four tildes (Admin (talk) 11:19, 30 March 2025 (UTC)) at the end. This will automatically insert your username and a timestamp.

Finding Help and Resources

The Community Portal is an excellent place to find help and resources for contributing to the wiki. Here are a few specific resources you might find useful:

  • **Help:Contents**: This page provides a comprehensive overview of the wiki’s help system, including tutorials, documentation, and frequently asked questions.
  • **Manual of Style**: This document outlines the wiki’s standards for writing style, formatting, and layout. Following the Manual of Style will help ensure that your contributions are consistent and professional.
  • **Extended syntax**: Learn about the advanced features of MediaWiki’s markup language.
  • **Templates**: Discover and utilize pre-defined templates to streamline your editing process.
  • **Categories**: Understand how categories are used to organize content on the wiki.

Advanced Community Participation

Once you’re comfortable with the basics of the Community Portal, you can consider becoming more actively involved in the community. This could include:

  • **Mentoring new users:** Help new editors learn the ropes and become productive contributors.
  • **Participating in policy discussions:** Contribute to the development and refinement of the wiki’s policies and guidelines.
  • **Becoming an administrator:** If you demonstrate a strong commitment to the wiki and a thorough understanding of its policies, you may be nominated to become an administrator. This role carries significant responsibility, including the ability to block users, delete pages, and enforce the wiki’s rules.
  • **Developing bots:** Automate repetitive tasks using bots written in Python or other scripting languages.

Utilizing the Community Portal for Market Analysis (Example)

While the Community Portal primarily focuses on wiki maintenance, the skills honed there – collaboration, research, clear communication – are directly transferable to other areas, such as financial market analysis. Let’s consider how.

Imagine a scenario where you want to gauge community sentiment regarding a specific stock, let’s say Tesla (TSLA). You could utilize the Community Portal’s discussion format to:

1. **Propose a Discussion:** Start a thread titled "TSLA - Current Market Sentiment & Technical Outlook." 2. **Solicit Input:** Ask other users for their perspectives on TSLA, requesting analyses based on: 

   *   **Technical Indicators:**  "What are your interpretations of the current RSI (Relative Strength Index) for TSLA? Is it overbought or oversold?" [1](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rsi.asp)
   *   **Chart Patterns:** "Are there any discernible chart patterns forming on the TSLA daily chart (e.g., Head and Shoulders, Double Top)? [2](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/chartpattern.asp)
   *   **Moving Averages:** "How are the 50-day and 200-day moving averages behaving? Is a golden cross or death cross imminent?" [3](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/movingaverage.asp)
   *   **Fibonacci Retracements:** "What key Fibonacci retracement levels are currently relevant for TSLA?" [4](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fibonacciretracement.asp)
   *   **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):**  "What is the MACD indicating about the momentum of TSLA?" [5](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/macd.asp)
   *   **Bollinger Bands:** "Are Bollinger Bands contracting or expanding, suggesting a potential breakout?" [6](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bollingerbands.asp)
   *   **Volume Analysis:** "Is volume confirming the price action, or is there divergence?" [7](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volume.asp)
   *   **Elliott Wave Theory:** "Can Elliott Wave principles be applied to TSLA's current price movements?" [8](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/elliottwavetheory.asp)
   *   **Ichimoku Cloud:** "What does the Ichimoku Cloud indicate about TSLA’s support and resistance levels?" [9](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/ichimoku-cloud.asp)
   *   **Trend Lines:** "Are there any significant trend lines that TSLA is currently testing?" [10](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t/trendline.asp)
   *   **Support and Resistance Levels:** "What are the key support and resistance levels to watch for TSLA?" [11](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/supportandresistance.asp)
   *   **Market Sentiment Analysis:** "What is the overall market sentiment towards TSLA (bullish, bearish, neutral)?" [12](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/marketsentiment.asp)
   *   **News Catalysts:** "What recent news events are likely to impact TSLA’s price?"
   *   **Sector Rotation Analysis:** "Is the automotive sector currently in favor or out of favor?" [13](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sectorrotation.asp)
   *   **Correlation Analysis:** "How is TSLA correlated with other major indices (e.g., S&P 500, Nasdaq)?" [14](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/correlationcoefficient.asp)
   *   **Volatility Analysis:** "What is the implied volatility of TSLA options suggesting?" [15](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/impliedvolatility.asp)
   *   **Candlestick Patterns:** “Are there any relevant candlestick patterns forming that might signal a reversal or continuation?” [16](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/candlestick.asp)
   *   **On-Balance Volume (OBV):** “What is the OBV indicating about buying and selling pressure?” [17](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/onbalancevolume.asp)
   *   **Average True Range (ATR):** “What does the ATR suggest about the stock's volatility?” [18](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/atr.asp)
   *   **Stochastic Oscillator:** "What does the Stochastic Oscillator indicate regarding potential overbought or oversold conditions?" [19](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stochasticoscillator.asp)
   *   **Williams %R:** “How does the Williams %R indicator compare to other momentum indicators?” [20](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/williamsprocentrange.asp)
   *   **Donchian Channels:** “How can Donchian Channels be used to identify breakouts?” [21](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/donchianchannels.asp)

3. **Synthesize Information:** The resulting discussion, if well-moderated, can provide a diverse range of perspectives and potentially uncover valuable insights that you might not have considered on your own. This parallels the collaborative nature of the Community Portal itself.

This example demonstrates how skills learned navigating the Community Portal – research, communication, debate, consensus-building – are directly applicable to real-world analytical tasks.

Conclusion

The Community Portal is an invaluable resource for anyone contributing to this wiki. By understanding its purpose, key sections, and how to participate effectively, you can become a valuable member of the community and help to improve the quality and usefulness of this knowledge base. Remember to be respectful, collaborative, and always willing to learn. Your contributions are valued!

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