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Larry: minor edits

2019-08-14T00:20:34Z

minor edits

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	* Fine points of dance steps, corrections to common mistakes in the way dances are done, explanation of variants as danced in the wild.		* Fine points of dance steps, corrections to common mistakes in the way dances are done, explanation of variants as danced in the wild.

	* Little-known information or interesting anecdotes about dances, dancers, choreographers, sessions, camps.		* Little-known information or interesting anecdotes about dances, dancers, choreographers, sessions, camps, music.

	* History of individual dances, camps, or ~~festivals~~.		* History of individual dances, camps, festivals, or harkadot.

	* Interesting connections between dances, lists of dances with interesting characteristics.		* Interesting connections between dances, lists of dances with interesting characteristics.

Larry: Phantom Ranch update

2019-07-20T10:33:54Z

Phantom Ranch update

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	Finally, here are some examples that might be in a grey area:		Finally, here are some examples that might be in a grey area:

	* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.~~phantomranch~~.~~net~~/~~folkdanc/folktchr~~.htm Phantom Ranch], there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection for Israeli.		* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.socalfolkdance.org/master_teachers.htm SoCalFD] (moved from Phantom Ranch), there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection for Israeli.

	* Articles on the general history of Israeli dance. This information is available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere], but maybe this site would do a more thorough job.		* Articles on the general history of Israeli dance. This information is available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere], but maybe this site would do a more thorough job.

Larry: No Wikipedia:NOR

2018-09-24T04:48:34Z

No Wikipedia:NOR

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	tone, from a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view neutral point of view], and assertions should		tone, from a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view neutral point of view], and assertions should
	be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability verifiable] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources referenced] to the extent possible.		be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability verifiable] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources referenced] to the extent possible.
			On the other hand, we do not adopt Wikipedia's strict policy of
			[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research excluding "original research"]. {{SITENAME}} will necessarily contain information not recorded anywhere else when there's no other place for it.

	== Vetting and policing ==		== Vetting and policing ==

Larry: /* Content */

2015-02-17T03:52:00Z

Content

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	* Articles on the general history of Israeli dance. This information is available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere], but maybe this site would do a more thorough job.		* Articles on the general history of Israeli dance. This information is available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere], but maybe this site would do a more thorough job.

	* Lists of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" ~~sessions~~ might be useful.		* Lists of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" websites might be useful.

	* Dance humor. A [[Humor\|page of Israeli dance jokes]] doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?		* Dance humor. A [[Humor\|page of Israeli dance jokes]] doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?

	== Style ==		== Style ==

Larry: Remove Aussie reference; minor improvements

2014-03-17T09:56:56Z

Remove Aussie reference; minor improvements

Larry: Translation template

2013-10-14T13:23:46Z

Translation template

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
	{{~~HebrewVersion~~}}		{{Translation\|Project:אודות}}
	== The official goal ==		== The official goal ==

Larry: Link to Hebrew version

2013-09-09T01:44:32Z

Link to Hebrew version

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	__NOTOC__		__NOTOC__
			{{HebrewVersion}}
	== The official goal ==		== The official goal ==

Larry at 07:57, August 19, 2013

2013-08-19T07:57:57Z

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	* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.		* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.

	* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything in violation of the [[~~TermsOfUse~~ \| terms of use]].		* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything in violation of the [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]].

	* Copyrighted material posted without permission. See below.		* Copyrighted material posted without permission. See below.
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	Of course there are some rules about conduct that can't be		Of course there are some rules about conduct that can't be
	tolerated, and in extreme cases accounts can be turned off. See		tolerated, and in extreme cases accounts can be turned off. See
	our [[~~TermsOfUse~~ \| terms of use]] for some severe language.		our [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]] for some severe language.

	== Copyrights and licensing ==		== Copyrights and licensing ==

Larry at 07:45, August 19, 2013

2013-08-19T07:45:36Z

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	What exactly this means will be defined to a large extent by the		What exactly this means will be defined to a large extent by the
	contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.		contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.

			This page is locked, but please record your opinions on the [[Project talk:About\|discussion page]].

	== Content ==		== Content ==
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	* Little-known information or interesting anecdotes about dances, dancers, choreographers, sessions, camps.		* Little-known information or interesting anecdotes about dances, dancers, choreographers, sessions, camps.

	* History of individual dances.		* History of individual dances, camps, or festivals.

	* Interesting connections between dances or groups of dances.		* Interesting connections between dances or groups of dances.
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	On the other hand, the following material is currently not considered appropriate:		On the other hand, the following material is currently not considered appropriate:

	* Articles on the history of Israeli dance, since this information is widely available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere].

	* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts. However, as a way of communicating with the Amazing Aussies, we do have [[Corrections_for_www.israelidances.com \| a page]] where we can submit corrections or additions to them.		* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts. However, as a way of communicating with the Amazing Aussies, we do have [[Corrections_for_www.israelidances.com \| a page]] where we can submit corrections or additions to them.
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	* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folktchr.htm Phantom Ranch], there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection for Israeli.		* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folktchr.htm Phantom Ranch], there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection for Israeli.

			* Articles on the general history of Israeli dance. This information is available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere], but maybe this site would do a more thorough job.

	* Lists of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" sessions might be useful.		* Lists of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" sessions might be useful.

	* Dance humor. A page ~~with~~ Israeli dance jokes doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?		* Dance humor. A [[Humor\|page of Israeli dance jokes]] doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?

	== Style ==		== Style ==

Larry: reworking

2013-08-19T07:30:47Z

reworking

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	contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.		contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.

	== ~~Encyclopedia, scope, tone, references~~ ==		== Content ==

	~~{{SITENAME}} will probably take itself less seriously than does~~		It's not so easy to describe exactly what information is appropriate for {{SITENAME}}. Here
	~~[http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia]. However, one of the basic ideas is the same: we are~~		are some examples of what we're certainly looking for:
	~~trying to be more an encyclopedia than anything else.~~
	~~This means that a primary criterion for material is factual truth.~~
	~~We're not so much interested in opinions, except where those~~
	~~opinions are themselves facts worth recording. (An example might be [[Moshiko]]'s~~
	~~opinion of his finest dances).~~

	~~We adopt many of the other techniques that have worked reasonably~~
	~~well at Wikipedia: articles should be written in encyclopedic~~
	~~tone, from a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view neutral point of view], and assertions should~~
	~~be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability verifiable] and [[referenced]] to the extent possible.~~

	~~Of course, we're also subject to all the problems of a~~
	~~publicly-edited data repository. You probably shouldn't~~
	~~rely on {{SITENAME}} when betting the farm on the truth of any particular statement.~~

	~~== Examples ==~~

	~~Even with the discussion above, it~~'s not so easy to ~~define~~
	~~precisely~~ what information is appropriate for {{SITENAME}}. Here
	are some examples of ~~the sort of thing~~ we're certainly looking
	for:

	* Fine points of dance steps, corrections to common mistakes in the way dances are done, explanation of variants as danced in the wild.		* Fine points of dance steps, corrections to common mistakes in the way dances are done, explanation of variants as danced in the wild.
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	On the other hand, ~~here are examples of~~ material ~~that's~~ currently not considered appropriate:		On the other hand, the following material is currently not considered appropriate:

	* Articles on the history of Israeli dance (this information is widely available elsewhere).		* Articles on the history of Israeli dance, since this information is widely available [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_folk_dancing elsewhere].

	* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts. However, as a way of communicating with the Amazing Aussies, we do have [[Corrections_for_www.israelidances.com \| a page]] where we can submit corrections or additions to them.		* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts. However, as a way of communicating with the Amazing Aussies, we do have [[Corrections_for_www.israelidances.com \| a page]] where we can submit corrections or additions to them.

	* Opinions, argumentation, discussion. This is not a newsgroup or forum. ~~(There is a~~ "discussion page" ~~associate with each page, which is~~ used for ~~discussion~~ about the page itself, for example whether it needs more references or ~~is appropriate at all~~.)		* Opinions, argumentation, discussion. This is not a newsgroup or forum. However, each page has an associated "discussion page" to be used for comments about the page itself, for example whether it needs more references or has correct style.

	* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.		* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.

	* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything ~~that's against our~~ [[TermsOfUse \| terms of use]].		* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything in violation of the [[TermsOfUse \| terms of use]].

	* Copyrighted material posted without permission. See below.		* Copyrighted material posted without permission. See below.
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	Finally, here are some examples that might be in a grey area:		Finally, here are some examples that might be in a grey area:

	* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folktchr.htm Phantom Ranch], there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection ~~of this information~~ for Israeli ~~dance~~.		* Choreographer biographies (or, sadly, obituaries). Although many such biographies are available, e.g. at [http://www.phantomranch.net/folkdanc/folktchr.htm Phantom Ranch], there seems to be no up-to-date and systematic collection for Israeli.

	* ~~Collections~~ of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" sessions might be useful.		* Lists of resources for dancers not easily available elsewhere. For example, despite what we said above, a page collecting links to online history resources or "where to dance" sessions might be useful.

	* Dance humor. A page with Israeli dance jokes doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?		* Dance humor. A page with Israeli dance jokes doesn't seem to be within the scope of an encyclopedia. On the other hand, where else can they be collected? On the other other hand, are there actually any funny ones?

	== ~~Editing~~ and policing ==		== Style ==

			{{SITENAME}} will probably take itself less seriously than does
			[http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia]. However, one of the basic ideas is the same: we are
			trying to be more an encyclopedia than anything else.
			This means that a primary criterion for material is factual truth.
			We're not so much interested in opinions, except where those
			opinions are themselves facts worth recording. (An example might be [[Moshiko]]'s
			opinion of his finest dances).

			We adopt many of the other techniques that have worked
			for Wikipedia: articles should be written in encyclopedic
			tone, from a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view neutral point of view], and assertions should
			be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability verifiable] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources referenced] to the extent possible.

			== Vetting and policing ==

	Given that anyone can edit almost any page in the wiki, how are we		Given that anyone can edit almost any page in the wiki, how are we

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	contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.		contributors. On this page we'll take a stab at it.

	This page is locked, ~~but~~ please record ~~your opinions~~ on the [[Project talk:About\|discussion page]].		This page is locked. To add ideas or opinions, please record them on the [[Project talk:About\|discussion page]] associated with this page. (Every page in {{SITENAME}} has an associated discussion page; see below.)

	== Content ==		== Content ==
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	* History of individual dances, camps, or festivals.		* History of individual dances, camps, or festivals.

	* Interesting connections between dances ~~or groups~~ of dances.		* Interesting connections between dances, lists of dances with interesting characteristics.

	* Analyses of dance themes, lyrics, or music.		* Analyses of dance themes, lyrics, or music.
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	On the other hand, the following material is currently not considered appropriate:		On the other hand, the following material is currently not considered appropriate:

	* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts~~. However, as a way of communicating with the Amazing Aussies, we do have [[Corrections_for_www.israelidances.com \| a page]] where we can submit corrections or additions to them~~.		* Individual dance facts: choreographer, lyrics, composer, translation, video, date, and generally anything already available at [http://israelidances.com IsraeliDances.com]. No point in duplicating their outstanding efforts.

	* Opinions, argumentation, discussion. This is not a newsgroup or forum. However, each page has an associated "discussion page" to be used for comments about the page itself, for example whether it needs more references or has correct style.		* Opinions, argumentation, discussion. This is not a newsgroup or forum. However, each page has an associated "discussion page" to be used for comments about the page itself, for example whether it needs more references or has correct style, or whether its information is accurate.

	* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.		* Listings of session dates and times, or announcements/publicity of camps or special events. Again, this is all available elsewhere.

	* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything in violation of the [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]].		* Personal attacks, privacy violations, false statements, fraud, anything in violation of the [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]].
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	This means that a primary criterion for material is factual truth.		This means that a primary criterion for material is factual truth.
	We're not so much interested in opinions, except where those		We're not so much interested in opinions, except where those
	opinions are themselves facts worth recording. ~~(An~~ example ~~might be~~ [[Moshiko]]'s		opinions are themselves facts worth recording. For example, [[Moshiko]]'s
	opinion of his ~~finest~~ dances).		opinion of his own best dances would certainly fit somewhere.

	We adopt many of the other techniques that have worked		We adopt many of the other techniques that have worked
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	Given that anyone can edit almost any page in the wiki, how are we		Given that anyone can edit almost any page in the wiki, how are we
	going to avoid a descent into chaos? The answer is that we might not!		going to avoid a descent into chaos? The answer is that we might not.

	{{SITENAME}} relies on the community as a whole to enforce its		{{SITENAME}} relies on the community as a whole to enforce its
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	Of course there are some rules about conduct that can't be		Of course there are some rules about conduct that can't be
	tolerated, and in extreme cases accounts can be turned off. See		tolerated, and in extreme cases accounts can be turned off. See
	~~our~~ [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]] for some severe language.		the [[Project:Terms Of Use \| terms of use]] for some severe language.

	== Copyrights and licensing ==		== Copyrights and licensing ==