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A travel community guide is something like [http://wikitravel.org WikiTravel] but more personal. It helps you experience travel with the senses of a local. | A travel community guide is something like [http://wikitravel.org WikiTravel] but more personal. It helps you experience travel with the senses of a local. | ||
== '''Why use | == '''Why use Couchwiki?''' == | ||
Simple. Because WikiCouch is open to anyone and everyone. It is in keeping with the philosophy of inclusion and openness. We believe in decentralized control, in self-moderation, and that everyone who has something valuable to contribute may do so with ease. | Simple. Because WikiCouch is open to anyone and everyone. It is in keeping with the philosophy of inclusion and openness. We believe in decentralized control, in self-moderation, and that everyone who has something valuable to contribute may do so with ease. | ||
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== What are the Guidelines == | == What are the Guidelines == | ||
* We want to keep | * We want to keep Couchwiki ''spam free'', ''friendly'' and open for ''anyone'' to edit. | ||
* Instead of creating rules, try to set examples and show people how to follow them. | * Instead of creating rules, try to set examples and show people how to follow them. | ||
* Anyone who shows good contributions here or at [[project:related wikis|related wikis]] can become a sysop. | * Anyone who shows good contributions here or at [[project:related wikis|related wikis]] can become a sysop. | ||
== How we want to keep | == How we want to keep Couchwiki == | ||
* Free of advertising | * Free of advertising | ||
* Free of spam | * Free of spam |
Revision as of 00:50, 31 October 2009
What is CouchWiki?
WikiCouch is a travel community guide for Hospitality networks like CouchSurfing, Hospitality Club, BeWelcome, BeLodged, Global Freeloaders, Servas etc.
A travel community guide is something like WikiTravel but more personal. It helps you experience travel with the senses of a local.
Why use Couchwiki?
Simple. Because WikiCouch is open to anyone and everyone. It is in keeping with the philosophy of inclusion and openness. We believe in decentralized control, in self-moderation, and that everyone who has something valuable to contribute may do so with ease.
What are the Guidelines
- We want to keep Couchwiki spam free, friendly and open for anyone to edit.
- Instead of creating rules, try to set examples and show people how to follow them.
- Anyone who shows good contributions here or at related wikis can become a sysop.
How we want to keep Couchwiki
- Free of advertising
- Free of spam
- Convivial and friendly
- Chock full of useful, fun info