Template talk:Welcome

Nowiki... I mean it!

The Nowiki seems to be ignored (and the four ~'s become the timestamp, but not linked). I went to add the nowiki to the template, but it was already there. Perhaps there is some limitation that the template creates? --Steelviper 21:27, 13 February 2006 (EST)

I think I fixed it. (I just placed HTML comment syntax in the appropriate areas, so that the MediaWiki syntax processor thingamajig doesn't convert the four tildes in that example. -- Joe Beaudoin 21:56, 13 February 2006 (EST)

Oooh! I don't have to cut-and-paste anymore. Neato! Gives me more time to hand out flyers for the daily specials and pick the gum out of the shopping carts... --Spencerian 22:34, 13 February 2006 (EST)

At least you don't have to mop... speaking of which, cleanup needed in aisle 5. ;-) -- Joe Beaudoin 22:50, 13 February 2006 (EST)

Is this template working? I've haven't had success in using it. I just add the template in. Something I'm doing wrong? We have a lot of newbies come in this weekend. --Spencerian 10:06, 19 February 2006 (EST)

Hello? Is this thing on? --Spencerian 09:45, 20 February 2006 (EST)

It seems like it works ok... (Although one might want to do a substitute (subst:) for the real deal.

Welcome to Battlestar Wiki!

Greetings, Spencerian, and welcome to Battlestar Wiki! I'm pleased to tell you that you have full editing privileges on every wiki in the Battlestar Wiki network. I hope you enjoy your stay with us and am looking forward to your contributions to the Wiki! Why not begin by telling us a bit about yourself on your own user page?

As you may already know, Battlestar Wiki covers all the Battlestar Galactica series from past to present, in addition to authorized merchandise and separate continuity materials such as comics and tie-in novels. We do not cover fan fiction. We're also not a discussion site, although we do have an ever-growing Facebook presence where people can discuss the various shows and non-BSG topics as well!

To get started on the wiki, we suggest that you check out our tutorial, experiment in the sandbox (a test editing area for those learning wiki code), and review some of our basic policies (which have important differences from other SF wikis). For some general questions and answers about the navigation and operation of the Wiki, check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Of course, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you are more than welcome to bring them up at the Chiefs' noticeboard (which is frequented by the administrators of the Wiki) and at the Galactipedians' Quorum (which is the hub for contributors, who are called "Galactipedians").

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Thank you for joining us! Hope to see you soon! -- ~~~~

--Steelviper 09:49, 20 February 2006 (EST)

Re-imagined Series definition: Battlestar Group ^{(TRS: "Water")}. It also doubles as an acronym for the television series itself.

Re-imagined Series definition: initial skills training; can refer to basic military indoctrination, and arms and ground training ^{(TRS: "Fragged")}; and basic flight training ^{(TRS: "Miniseries")}