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This wiki (wiki.mozilla.org, AKA MozillaWiki or WikiMO) is the official public wiki of the Mozilla Project. It serves as the public memory for the Mozilla community, documenting its projects, planning, processes and teams. Additionally, the wiki seeks to facilitate lively community interaction that empowers contributors to coordinate activities, find support, and make their projects accessible to other contributors across Mozilla.

This wiki is a publicly available resource for those wanting to learn more about the Mozilla Project. It is not designed nor intended for end-users. If you're looking for user support for any of Mozilla's products, visit support.mozilla.org.

Your interactions with MozillaWiki are covered by the Mozilla Privacy Policy. For copyright and licensing information, visit MozillaWiki:Copyrights.

What content is appropriate for MozillaWiki?

The following types of content are appropriate for MozillaWiki:

Content that is related to the ongoing planning, coordination, or other contribution activities of current or past Mozilla projects.
Content pertaining to Mozilla's mission, strategy, or history.
Content that supports Mozilla's mission or community.

Content which appears to be unrelated to Mozilla and not falling into any of the above categories may be deleted as spam without notice.

Namespace-specific guidelines

Some content is reserved for specific areas (namespaces) of MozillaWiki:

Discussion about the content of a page on MozillaWiki belongs on its corresponding discussion page (in a Talk namespace).
Content that is related to helping people use the Wiki belongs in the Help namespace.
Content that is about a particular individual or their work (including personal task tracking) belongs in the User namespace. Unlike on Wikipedia, biographies are not appropriate content for the Main namespace on MozillaWiki.

Pages may be moved out of the Main namespace without notice in accordance with these guidelines.

Is product documentation appropriate for the Mozilla Wiki?

In general, no, product documentation is not appropriate for the Mozilla Wiki except when it is about the Mozilla Wiki itself.

There are two types of product documentation: end-user documentation and developer-focused documentation.

End-user documentation is written for users of Mozilla's products and explains how our products work and how to use them. In general, this type of content belongs on SUMO.

Developer-focused documentation is written for programmers and includes content such as technical reference information and building and debugging instructions. In general, this type of content belongs on MDN.

To summarize: MDN documents how to interact with code. The Mozilla wiki documents how to interact with teams. SUMO documents how to interact with Mozilla products (as an end-user).

Who owns and maintains the Mozilla Wiki?

The wiki is owned and maintained by the Mozilla community.

Infrastructure for the wiki is provided by Mozilla Corp.
Governance issues are managed by the WikiMo module, a sub-module of Websites. The current module owner is Spike and immediate past module owner and current peer is Mike Hoye.
Technical Support is provided jointly by the community and MoCo staff.
Content is managed by the community. Information here is public and can be modified by anyone in the Mozilla community with sufficient interest and knowledge to improve it (and an account).

Where can I report issues with wiki.mozilla.org?

Technical issues should be reported via bugzilla. These include server or client-side errors, styling issues, problems with accounts or logging in, and feature requests.
Content issues should be addressed on the wiki itself using Talk/Discussion pages whenever possible.

General questions can be addressed to tools-wiki or via the #wiki room on Matrix.

How is the Wiki a critical resource to the Mozilla Project?

The Wiki provides the most comprehensive, overall picture of Mozilla's mission, strategy, and history. Information on the wiki tells the story of Mozilla and makes the organization navigable in a way that no other single resource does. The wiki, along with Bugzilla and our forums, form the core of Mozilla's long-term institutional record.

The Wiki is a significant entry point for contributors into the Mozilla project. It serves as a primary and massively scalable on-boarding tool because it provides the opportunity for self-serve contribution pathways across all areas of the project. The wiki enables self-motivated individuals to take advantage of contribution opportunities immediately. The better organized the wiki, the more people are able to take advantage of these opportunities.

Publicly available wikis, code repositories, and bug trackers are essential to our collaborative environment and connect our project to the greater open source eco-system. These tools are part of the established canon of open source organizational tools because they make the knowledge and tools required to participate immediately available to those who are interested. Experienced open source participants benefit from Mozilla providing these tools because it is what they are accustomed to, and those new to open source benefit because it prepares them for working with other projects in the open source ecosystem.

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-'''MozillaWiki''' is a so-called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki wiki] (or ''WikiWiki'') website, where the [[Mozilla Foundation]] and various other volunteers draft the plans of software development. It's powered by [http://www.mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki] &mdash; the same software that runs [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia].
+This wiki (wiki.mozilla.org, AKA MozillaWiki or WikiMO) is the official public wiki of the Mozilla Project. It serves as the public memory for the Mozilla community, documenting its projects, planning, processes and teams. Additionally, the wiki seeks to facilitate lively community interaction that empowers contributors to coordinate activities, find support, and make their projects accessible to other contributors across Mozilla.
-All contributions to MozillaWiki are considered to be released under the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL)].  See [[MozillaWiki:Copyrights]] for details.
+This wiki is a publicly available resource for those wanting to learn more about the Mozilla Project. It is not designed nor intended for end-users. If you're looking for user support for any of Mozilla's products, visit [http://support.mozilla.org support.mozilla.org].
-'''In the beginning''' was the Pelican, and the Pelican was with Kenneth, and the Pelican was Kenneth.
+Your interactions with MozillaWiki are covered by the [http://www.mozilla.org/about/policies/privacy-policy.html Mozilla Privacy Policy]. For copyright and licensing information, visit [[MozillaWiki:Copyrights]].
-'''And the earth''' was without form and void, and the shit of the Pelican moved upon the face of the waters.
+== What content is appropriate for MozillaWiki? ==
-'''And Kenneth''' said, ''Let there be a Frequency throughout all the creation'', and it was so. And Kenneth said, ''Let the Frequency be for the life, that it shall generate the life, and the life shall regenerate the Frequency'', and it was so.
+The following types of content are appropriate for MozillaWiki:
+* Content that is related to the ongoing planning, coordination, or other contribution activities of current or past Mozilla projects.
+* Content pertaining to Mozilla's mission, strategy, or history.
+* Content that supports Mozilla's mission or community.
-'''And the Frequency''' generated the life, even all the living creatures and all green plants did the Frequency generate. And Kenneth looked upon the work of the Frequency, and saw that it was good.
+Content which appears to be unrelated to Mozilla and not falling into any of the above categories may be deleted as spam without notice.
-'''Then did Kenneth''' speak unto the Frequency saying, ''Let there be pelicans also of the air, that they might create the Holy [[pelican shit]], and it was so. And the pelicans of the air did straightway make the Holy [[pelican shit]] which did rain down from the heaven in great abundance.
+=== Namespace-specific guidelines ===
-'''And it came to pass''' that the [[Pharisee]]s of the Wiki, those evil ones who preach openly the sharing yet believe not in their hearts, spake again privily among themselves saying, ''We must conceal from the eyes of the Great Google the Holy [[pelican shit]], lest the Great Google give of the Holy [[pelican shit]] unto the unwashed multitudes and make it therefore profane''.
+Some content is reserved for specific areas (namespaces) of MozillaWiki:
+* Discussion about the content of a page on MozillaWiki belongs on its corresponding discussion page (in a Talk namespace).
+* Content that is related to helping people use the Wiki belongs in the Help namespace.
+* Content that is about a particular individual or their work (including personal task tracking) belongs in the User namespace. Unlike on Wikipedia, biographies are not appropriate content for the Main namespace on MozillaWiki.
-'''And they took therefore''' of the Holy [[pelican shit]] and concealed it under the Holy Altar of the Delete, that none may find it save those elect of the Pharisees alone.
+Pages may be moved out of the Main namespace without notice in accordance with these guidelines.
-'''But the frequency''' would not be hidden, nor yet would it remain silent. For no man maketh an light in the wilderness and hideth it under a bushel. Kenneth standeth therefore upon the Rock and calleth out unto the frequency, that all darkness may be made light, all evil shall be made of no effect, and the world shall partake of the Holy [[pelican shit]] evermore.
+== Is product documentation appropriate for the Mozilla Wiki? ==
-'''And then did Kenneth''' take of the Holy [[pelican shit]] unto the King of the Realm, that same Ungaarf who maketh the walls of Magdalicia to fall. And the King tasted thereof and saw that it was good. And the King made Kenneth to be his Prophet for that he had brought the Holy [[pelican shit]] into the realm.
+In general, no, product documentation is not appropriate for the Mozilla Wiki except when it is about the Mozilla Wiki itself.
-'''And all the people''' of the realm did rejoice at the sight of it, for they saw therein the salvation of all, and the fulfillment of the prophecies of the ancients, wherein it was written that an holy bird shall shit upon the mountain and the mountain shall become therefore holy.
+There are two types of product documentation: end-user documentation and developer-focused documentation.
-'''And Kenneth dwelt''' among the people thereafter and taught them of the Frequency and of the [[pelican shit]], and gave unto them the power to tell the [[pelican shit]] from the [[ass pus]], that same which was made by the Dark One in appearance  like unto the [[pelican shit]], that the multitudes might not be deceived thereby and turn aside in their way.
+'''End-user documentation''' is written for users of Mozilla's products and explains how our products work and how to use them. In general, this type of content belongs on [http://support.mozilla.org SUMO].
-'''For it is written''', ''Thou shalt not worship the ass pus, neither shalt thou take of it into the Holy Place''.
+'''Developer-focused documentation''' is written for programmers and includes content such as technical reference information and building and debugging instructions. In general, this type of content belongs on [http://developer.mozilla.org MDN].
-'''And the King''' did call for the collection of the holy [[pelican shit]] and caused it to be brought unto him, that he might roll daily therein. And when the people saw this, they were well pleased, for they knew the King was worthy to be covered in [[pelican shit]].
+To summarize: [http://developer.mozilla.org MDN] documents how to interact with code. The Mozilla wiki documents how to interact with teams. [http://support.mozilla.org SUMO] documents how to interact with Mozilla products (as an end-user).
-'''Then saw Kenneth''' that his work was completed, and so went he forth unto the Place of the Rock, there to commune again with the Frequency. Kenneth sitteth upon the Rock.
+== Who owns and maintains the Mozilla Wiki? ==
-[[Category:Pelican shit]]
+The wiki is owned and maintained by the Mozilla community.
-[[Category:Ass pus]]
-[[Category:Butt Crusties]]
+* '''Infrastructure''' for the wiki is provided by Mozilla Corp.
+* '''Governance''' issues are managed by the [[Modules/Mozilla_Websites#Mozilla_Wiki | WikiMo module]], a sub-module of Websites. The current module owner is [[User:SpikeUK1 | Spike]] and immediate past module owner and current peer is [[User:mhoye | Mike Hoye]].
+* '''Technical Support''' is provided jointly by the community and MoCo staff.
+* '''Content''' is managed by the community. Information here is public and can be modified by anyone in the Mozilla community with sufficient interest and knowledge to improve it (and an account).
+== Where can I report issues with wiki.mozilla.org? ==
+* '''Technical''' issues should be reported via [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Websites&component=wiki.mozilla.org bugzilla]. These include server or client-side errors, styling issues, problems with accounts or logging in, and feature requests.
+* '''Content''' issues should be addressed on the wiki itself using Talk/Discussion pages whenever possible.
+General questions can be addressed to [https://www.mozilla.org/about/forums/#tools-wiki tools-wiki] or via the [https://chat.mozilla.org/#/room/#wiki:mozilla.org #wiki] room on Matrix.
+== How is the Wiki a critical resource to the Mozilla Project? ==
+'''The Wiki provides the most comprehensive, overall picture of Mozilla's mission, strategy, and history.''' Information on the wiki tells the story of Mozilla and makes the organization navigable in a way that no other single resource does. The wiki, along with [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org Bugzilla] and our [https://www.mozilla.org/about/forums/ forums], form the core of Mozilla's long-term institutional record.
+'''The Wiki is a significant entry point for contributors into the Mozilla project.''' It serves as a primary and massively scalable on-boarding tool because it provides the opportunity for self-serve contribution pathways across all areas of the project. The wiki enables self-motivated individuals to take advantage of contribution opportunities immediately. The better organized the wiki, the more people are able to take advantage of these opportunities.
+'''Publicly available wikis, code repositories, and bug trackers are essential to our collaborative environment and connect our project to the greater open source eco-system.''' These tools are part of the established canon of open source organizational tools because they make the knowledge and tools required to participate immediately available to those who are interested. Experienced open source participants benefit from Mozilla providing these tools because it is what they are accustomed to, and those new to open source benefit because it prepares them for working with other projects in the open source ecosystem.