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'''Want to take part?'''&lt;br&gt; 
You can view the [[Special:Recentchanges|most recent changes]] or find a [[Special:Random|random page]] and decide where you should jump in. 

'''Don't know how to use a wiki?'''&lt;br&gt; 
You can learn [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User's_Guide here] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial here]. Editing this wiki actually is ''very easy'', and we do really need more editors. It's up to you to choose what is appropriate - at least until the revolution comes. Now get busy!

==Things to do==
*Play around with the [[test]] page. Don't worry if you mess it up.  But [[James R]] will eat your soul, so be careful.
*Make a new page - type the name of the article in the '''search''' box to the left, and click Go. If the article doesn't exist, you'll be given a link to create it.
*Review the [[Special:Recentchanges|most recent changes]]. Be positive and add something!  Nip bastard vandalism in the bud!
*No, ''seriously''.
*You can also help with the [[Special:Wantedpages|wanted pages]].
*Throw a grand [[hissy fit]]. Everyone else is.
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