Gundam: Your Go-To Resource for All Things Gundam
Getting Started
The Gundam FAQ is still in its early stages, and we need your help to make it grow! If you have any questions, feel free to add them to our list.
General Questions
What is Gundam?
Gundam is a free online resource center dedicated to all things Gundam-related, including anime, manga, gunpla, games, and fan sites.
Who owns Gundam?
Gundam is hosted by a free wiki hosting service, but its content is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License, making it freely editable and reusable by anyone.
When was Gundam created?
Gundam was launched on January 9, 2005, by User:SOCL and User:TomStar81, with the goal of providing more comprehensive coverage of Gundam than other online resources.
Who is responsible for Gundam content?
Responsibility for Gundam content lies with the users who contribute to it. If an article is part of an active project, its leaders and helpers are accountable for its accuracy. Otherwise, individual users are responsible for their own edits.
What keeps Gundam from being destroyed?
Every article on Gundam has an edit history, which allows users to revert bad edits and maintain the integrity of the content.
Legal Questions
Is Gundam copyrighted?
Yes, all contributions to Gundam are copyrighted by their authors. However, the GNU Free Documentation License ensures that content can be freely accessed, modified, and redistributed.
Can I use Gundam content on my site?
Yes, but you must adhere to the GNU Free Documentation License and provide a copyright notice with a link to the original Gundam article.
Can I use Gundam content on another wiki?
Yes, if the wiki is also licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Can I use content from other sites on Gundam?
No, unless the content is explicitly released under a compatible license or is in the public domain.
Technical Questions
What wiki software does Gundam use?
Gundam uses MediaWiki, the same software as other media Foundation projects.
Where should I report technical issues?
Report technical issues to the a support channel on IRC, #wikia.
Do I have to register?
Registration is optional, but it provides benefits such as hiding your IP address, uploading files, and editing semi-protected pages.
Editing Questions
What is the difference between red, blue, and light blue links?
Blue links point to existing pages, red links point to nonexistent pages, and light blue links are external or interwiki links.
Where can I discuss pages?
Each page has a built-in discussion page, accessible via the “discussion” tab.
Somebody reverted my edits, what should I do?
Avoid starting a revert war; instead, discuss the issue on the talk page and try to reach a consensus.
What is a minor edit?
A minor edit is a non-noteworthy edit, such as spelling or grammar corrections.
What is a semi-protected page?
Semi-protected pages can only be edited by registered users who have been registered for 4 days or longer, to prevent vandalism.
Community Questions
Can I become an administrator?
To become an administrator, you must meet certain prerequisites and gain the trust of the community.
Who defines the policies?
Policies are determined by consensus among users.
How can I contact an administrator?
Leave a message on an administrator’s talk page to contact them.
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