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Also check out and join us in building a comprehensive resource by contributing other emulation related pages such as [[Game engine recreations and source ports|game engine recreations and source ports]], [[Homebrew and ROM hacks|homebrew and ROM hacks]], [[List_of_notable_ports|list of notable ports]], [[Legal status and history of emulation|legal status and history of emulation]], [[Official emulators|official emulators]], [[Emulation boxes|emulation boxes]], [[Preservation_projects#Revival_Projects|revival projects]], and [[Main_Page|much more]]...
Also check out and join us in building a comprehensive resource by contributing other emulation related pages such as [[Game engine recreations and source ports|game engine recreations and source ports]], [[Homebrew and ROM hacks|homebrew and ROM hacks]], [[List_of_notable_ports|list of notable ports]], [[Legal status and history of emulation|legal status and history of emulation]], [[Official emulators|official emulators]], [[Emulation boxes|emulation boxes]], [[Preservation_projects#Revival_Projects|revival projects]], and [[Main_Page|much more]]...


Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to prevent vandalism and edit warring.  In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki.<br>
Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to '''prevent vandalism''' and edit warring.  In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki.<br>
;Compatibility & Accessibility
;Compatibility & Accessibility
To ensure compatibility, accessibility and reliability with older systems and retro web browsers (and [[Preservation_projects#Proxy_projects_for_retro_web_browsing|related proxy projects]]), please avoid (as much as possible) using redirection links and other elements on pages that rely on JavaScript. Opt for non-JavaScript alternatives whenever possible, as JavaScript can cause issues with legacy systems/retro web browsers and the Wayback Machine (web.archive.org).<br>
To ensure compatibility, accessibility and reliability with older systems and retro web browsers (and [[Preservation_projects#Proxy_projects_for_retro_web_browsing|related proxy projects]]), please avoid (as much as possible) using redirection links and other elements on pages that rely on JavaScript. Opt for non-JavaScript alternatives whenever possible, as JavaScript can cause issues with legacy systems/retro web browsers and the Wayback Machine (web.archive.org).<br>
;Mindfulness
;Mindfulness
You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording when editing Emugen Wiki. However, to protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.
'''You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording''' when editing Emugen Wiki. However, to protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.


This public exposure could '''potentially''' attract unwanted legal attention and jeopardize their projects. The last thing we (the Wiki users and contributors) want is for these projects to be taken down. Thank you, see [[Legal Status of Emulation]] page for more information.
This public exposure could '''potentially''' attract unwanted legal attention and jeopardize their projects. The last thing we (the Wiki users and contributors) want is for these projects to be taken down. Thank you, see [[Legal Status of Emulation]] page for more information.