W220 Encyclopedia:About - Revision history

W220.ee: updates rules requiring complete information and forbidding stub pages

2021-07-20T13:58:13Z

updates rules requiring complete information and forbidding stub pages

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	This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their Mercedes-Benz W220s.		This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their Mercedes-Benz W220s.

	The purpose of this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our Mercedes-Benz W220 series S-Class cars.		'''The purpose of this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our Mercedes-Benz W220 series S-Class cars.'''
	The data in the forums contains some of that: but it also contains noise, opinion, conjecture etc.		The data in the forums contains some of that: but it also contains noise, opinion, conjecture etc.
	The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.		The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.
	We need to take the knowledge in the forums, and structure it, piece by piece, to make it into the wiki.		We need to take the knowledge in the forums, and structure it, piece by piece, to make it into the wiki.

	~~Note the W220 Wiki Encyclopedia is '''not a discussion forum'''. For that, see the many Internet enthusiast forums such as BenzWorld, MBWorld, where you can post problems and seek ideas and solutions.~~ The W220 Wiki Encyclopedia is meant to be a concise and factual summary of the known issues and solutions, thus avoiding the need to trawl through endless Internet postings seeking the few gems of relevant information.		The W220 Wiki Encyclopedia is meant to be a concise and factual summary of the known issues and solutions, thus avoiding the need to trawl through endless Internet postings seeking the few gems of relevant information.

	This W220 Wiki Encyclopedia does however, require you as an experienced enthusiast, to help with the relevant knowledge, to author and edit these W220 Wiki articles, so that they evolve into authoritative works. The minimum contribution could be a link to a suitable posting and then other experts in the subject matter can edit and add their contributions, thus using the power of the Wiki.		This W220 Wiki Encyclopedia does however, require you as an experienced enthusiast, to help with the relevant knowledge, to author and edit these W220 Wiki articles, so that they evolve into authoritative works. The minimum contribution could be a link to a suitable posting and then other experts in the subject matter can edit and add their contributions, thus using the power of the Wiki.

	= Editing ~~Access~~ =		= Editing access =
	'''Everyone is welcome to contribute!''' ~~You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!~~		'''Everyone is welcome to contribute!'''

	~~User account~~ can ~~be obtained by e-mail [[File:Email.png]]~~.		You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!

	= Editing ~~Rules~~ =		To obtain a user account (required for editing), contact [[File:Email.png]].

			= Editing rules =
	* Through the wiki use part numbers without spaces in format A220XXXXXXX.		* Through the wiki use part numbers without spaces in format A220XXXXXXX.
	* Use date format ~~dd/mm/~~YYYY.		* Use the date format YYYY-MM-DD.
	* The source of information should be referenced if possible (at least in comments).		* The source of information should be referenced if possible (at least in comments).
	* When editing please specify short summary of your edit.		* When editing, please, specify a short summary of your edit.

	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
	* ~~Split factual descriptions, issues, solutions and procedures. Move procedures (i.e. how to do things) into an appropriate~~ page ~~section.~~		* '''Every page must be linked into the [[Index]] page.'''
	* Every new main section created must be linked into the Index page.		* '''Avoid creating stub pages. Information added to the wiki must be complete.'''
	* Try to stick to the structure already created.		* Try to stick to the structure already created.
	* Add cross references to things elsewhere in the wiki.		* Add cross references to things elsewhere in the wiki.
	* A [[Template for W220 Wiki Articles\|Template]] is available for a new single page Wiki article.

	== Images ==		== Images ==

Ricebubbles: Added link Back to Index

2016-03-28T04:36:14Z

Added link Back to Index

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			Back to '''[[Index]]'''

	= About =		= About =
	This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their Mercedes-Benz W220s.		This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their Mercedes-Benz W220s.

Pokseva: /* Editing Access */ shortened

2016-01-07T17:30:16Z

Editing Access: shortened

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	= Editing Access =		= Editing Access =
	Everyone is welcome to contribute! You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!		'''Everyone is welcome to contribute!''' You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!

	User account can be obtained ~~from the user "'''w220.ee'''" in benzworld.org forum (please, PM) or~~ by e-mail [[File:Email.png]].		User account can be obtained by e-mail [[File:Email.png]].

	= Editing Rules =		= Editing Rules =

Pokseva: /* Images */ about JPG and PNG

2016-01-07T17:29:36Z

Images: about JPG and PNG

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	== Images ==		== Images ==
	* For images use resolution 720x480 unless higher resolution is needed.		* For images use resolution 720x480 unless higher resolution is needed.
			* Convert images to JPG (75% quality) unless uncompressed PNG provides better quality/size ratio.
	* Crop your picture. Only select that area which we are interested in.		* Crop your picture. Only select that area which we are interested in.
	* Always try to keep aspect ratio 3:2 (unless cropping will lose detail).		* Always try to keep aspect ratio 3:2 (unless cropping will lose detail).
	* In the image file name describe its contents. For parts use part number (e.g. W220_A2208212179_front.jpg).		* In the image file name describe its contents. For parts use part number (e.g. W220_A2208212179_front.jpg).
	* Clearer pictures are always welcome (please, update the existing image).		* Clearer pictures are always welcome (please, update the existing image).

Pokseva: /* Editing Rules */ date format

2015-12-24T17:25:58Z

Editing Rules: date format

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	= Editing Rules =		= Editing Rules =
	* Through the wiki use part numbers without spaces in format A220XXXXXXX.		* Through the wiki use part numbers without spaces in format A220XXXXXXX.
			* Use date format dd/mm/YYYY.
	* The source of information should be referenced if possible (at least in comments).		* The source of information should be referenced if possible (at least in comments).
	* When editing please specify short summary of your edit.		* When editing please specify short summary of your edit.

Pokseva: /* Editing Access */ e-mail address

2015-06-23T14:24:27Z

Editing Access: e-mail address

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	Everyone is welcome to contribute! You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!		Everyone is welcome to contribute! You can contribute with small things. Language corrections are always welcome!

	User account can be obtained from the user "'''w220.ee'''" in benzworld.org forum (please, PM).		User account can be obtained from the user "'''w220.ee'''" in benzworld.org forum (please, PM) or by e-mail [[File:Email.png]].

	= Editing Rules =		= Editing Rules =

Ricebubbles: /* Structure */ Added link to Template for W220 Wiki Articles.

2015-03-12T01:19:04Z

Structure: Added link to Template for W220 Wiki Articles.

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	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
	* Split factual descriptions and procedures. Move procedures (i.e. how to do things) into an appropriate page section.		* Split factual descriptions, issues, solutions and procedures. Move procedures (i.e. how to do things) into an appropriate page section.
	* Every ~~page~~ created must be linked into the Index page.		* Every new main section created must be linked into the Index page.
	* Try to stick to the structure created.		* Try to stick to the structure already created.
	* Add cross references to things elsewhere in the wiki.		* Add cross references to things elsewhere in the wiki.
			* A [[Template for W220 Wiki Articles\|Template]] is available for a new single page Wiki article.

	== Images ==		== Images ==

Ricebubbles: /* About */ added two paragraphs at end of About section.

2015-03-12T00:33:22Z

About: added two paragraphs at end of About section.

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	The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.		The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.
	We need to take the knowledge in the forums, and structure it, piece by piece, to make it into the wiki.		We need to take the knowledge in the forums, and structure it, piece by piece, to make it into the wiki.

			Note the W220 Wiki Encyclopedia is '''not a discussion forum'''. For that, see the many Internet enthusiast forums such as BenzWorld, MBWorld, where you can post problems and seek ideas and solutions. The W220 Wiki Encyclopedia is meant to be a concise and factual summary of the known issues and solutions, thus avoiding the need to trawl through endless Internet postings seeking the few gems of relevant information.

			This W220 Wiki Encyclopedia does however, require you as an experienced enthusiast, to help with the relevant knowledge, to author and edit these W220 Wiki articles, so that they evolve into authoritative works. The minimum contribution could be a link to a suitable posting and then other experts in the subject matter can edit and add their contributions, thus using the power of the Wiki.

	= Editing Access =		= Editing Access =

Ricebubbles: Fixed typo.

2015-03-06T23:38:18Z

Fixed typo.

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	= About =		= About =
	This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their W220s.		This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their Mercedes-Benz W220s.

	The purpose of this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our Mercedes-Benz W220 series S-Class cars.		The purpose of this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our Mercedes-Benz W220 series S-Class cars.
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	== Images ==		== Images ==
	* For images use resolution 720x480 unless higher ~~resulution~~ is needed.		* For images use resolution 720x480 unless higher resolution is needed.
	* Crop your picture. Only select that area which we are interested in.		* Crop your picture. Only select that area which we are interested in.
	* Always try to keep aspect ratio 3:2 (unless cropping will lose detail).		* Always try to keep aspect ratio 3:2 (unless cropping will lose detail).
	* In the image file name describe its contents. For parts use part number (e.g. W220_A2208212179_front.jpg).		* In the image file name describe its contents. For parts use part number (e.g. W220_A2208212179_front.jpg).
	* Clearer pictures are always welcome (please, update the existing image).		* Clearer pictures are always welcome (please, update the existing image).

Ricebubbles: /* About */

2015-03-03T03:47:16Z

About

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	This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their W220s.		This wiki is inspired by the great work of benzworld.org W220 forum members who have shared their experiences with repairing their W220s.

	The purpose of a this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our cars.		The purpose of this wiki is to be a single, authoritative, precise and factual source of information for our Mercedes-Benz W220 series S-Class cars.
	The data in the forums contains some of that: but it also contains noise, opinion, conjecture etc.		The data in the forums contains some of that: but it also contains noise, opinion, conjecture etc.
	The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.		The point of the wiki is that we remove all that noise, and leave it with well-structured, factual content.