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| − | | descriptif=A '' 'user page' '' ("'' 'PU' ''" in the [[Wikipedia:Help:Wikipedia jargon|Wikipedia jargon]]) is a personal page intended to introduce you, to indicate the tasks you plan to complete on the encyclopedia. This is one of the benefits reserved for contributors who already have a [[Help:User account|user account]] on Wikipedia. | + | | descriptif=A '''user page''' ("'''PU'''" in the [[Wikipedia:Help:Wikipedia jargon|Wikipedia jargon]]) is a personal page intended to introduce you, to indicate the tasks you plan to complete on the encyclopedia. This is one of the benefits reserved for contributors who already have a [[Help:User account|user account]] on Wikipedia. |
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Each member is entitled to a discussion page and possibly a user page and various sub-pages. | Each member is entitled to a discussion page and possibly a user page and various sub-pages. | ||
| − | [[User:Jean Durand|Jean Durand]], initially only had one page in his personal space:his discussion page (<code> User discussion:Jean Durand </code>). This is where volunteers post a welcome message when a member registers. Subsequently, a new registrant can create, if he wishes, a personal page, or user page ('' '<code> User:Jean Durand </code>' '') and possibly one or more sub-pages specific called '' User:Jean Durand/Title of sub-page ''. | + | [[User:Jean Durand|Jean Durand]], initially only had one page in his personal space:his discussion page (<code> User discussion:Jean Durand </code>). This is where volunteers post a welcome message when a member registers. Subsequently, a new registrant can create, if he wishes, a personal page, or user page ('''<code> User:Jean Durand </code>''') and possibly one or more sub-pages specific called '' User:Jean Durand/Title of sub-page ''. |
| − | Pages starting with <code> User:</code> and <code> User Discussion:</code> are part of '' 'the personal space, which is not the articles area' '', but which is not however a space suitable for hosting advertising or promotional content. A '' [[Curriculum vitæ]] '' for example can find its place in order to inform the other users about its interests, its knowledge, and its possible conflicts of interest. On the other hand, a CV posted by a user who is not, or very little active, risks being perceived as a promotional act. | + | Pages starting with <code> User:</code> and <code> User Discussion:</code> are part of '''the personal space, which is not the articles area''', but which is not however a space suitable for hosting advertising or promotional content. A '' [[Curriculum vitæ]] '' for example can find its place in order to inform the other users about its interests, its knowledge, and its possible conflicts of interest. On the other hand, a CV posted by a user who is not, or very little active, risks being perceived as a promotional act. |
=== A public page === | === A public page === | ||
| − | Anyone can access a user page by searching for '' '<code> User:Nickname </code>' '' in the site search engine. To go to Jean Durand's page, type <code> User:Jean Durand </code>. You can also access a member's user page when signing a message. Indeed, when you write a message in a discussion space, its author is not automatically specified; you must sign (see [[Help:Signature]]), which will generate a text determined in your preferences. However, in the signature, it is agreed to put a link to its user page. | + | Anyone can access a user page by searching for '''<code> User:Nickname </code>''' in the site search engine. To go to Jean Durand's page, type <code> User:Jean Durand </code>. You can also access a member's user page when signing a message. Indeed, when you write a message in a discussion space, its author is not automatically specified; you must sign (see [[Help:Signature]]), which will generate a text determined in your preferences. However, in the signature, it is agreed to put a link to its user page. |
On Wikipedia in English, this public page is not normally referenced by search engines, but it may happen that it is accessible by search engines referencing one of the many copies of the Wikipedia site. Thus, as everywhere on the Internet, it is not recommended to leave personal information there, such as e-mail, postal address or telephone number, as well as any information which you consider sensitive. | On Wikipedia in English, this public page is not normally referenced by search engines, but it may happen that it is accessible by search engines referencing one of the many copies of the Wikipedia site. Thus, as everywhere on the Internet, it is not recommended to leave personal information there, such as e-mail, postal address or telephone number, as well as any information which you consider sensitive. | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 11 August 2021
Manage your account What is a user page?
In order to clearly elaborate the principle, the fictitious pseudonym "Jean Durand" is used throughout the page.
A page of the personal space
Each member is entitled to a discussion page and possibly a user page and various sub-pages.
Jean Durand, initially only had one page in his personal space:his discussion page ( User discussion:Jean Durand ). This is where volunteers post a welcome message when a member registers. Subsequently, a new registrant can create, if he wishes, a personal page, or user page ( User:Jean Durand ) and possibly one or more sub-pages specific called User:Jean Durand/Title of sub-page .
Pages starting with User: and User Discussion: are part of the personal space, which is not the articles area, but which is not however a space suitable for hosting advertising or promotional content. A Curriculum vitæ for example can find its place in order to inform the other users about its interests, its knowledge, and its possible conflicts of interest. On the other hand, a CV posted by a user who is not, or very little active, risks being perceived as a promotional act.
A public page
Anyone can access a user page by searching for User:Nickname in the site search engine. To go to Jean Durand's page, type User:Jean Durand . You can also access a member's user page when signing a message. Indeed, when you write a message in a discussion space, its author is not automatically specified; you must sign (see Help:Signature), which will generate a text determined in your preferences. However, in the signature, it is agreed to put a link to its user page.
On Wikipedia in English, this public page is not normally referenced by search engines, but it may happen that it is accessible by search engines referencing one of the many copies of the Wikipedia site. Thus, as everywhere on the Internet, it is not recommended to leave personal information there, such as e-mail, postal address or telephone number, as well as any information which you consider sensitive.
Difference with the talk page
Unlike your user page, which is a personal presentation space, your talk page is used to communicate with other members of the community. This is where other Wikipedia contributors will write to you personally.
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