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Admin: add frame's citation guide

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 Feel free to ask around if you need more help, or read the documentation comments on related templates and pages to see what to do.
 ==Creating a Tool Page==
 Tool pages (like video editors) are only necessary if they have documentation that goes beyond a simple summary, such as tips and tricks. When this is the case, there may already be an entry on its related category page, such as [[List of Video Editors]]. If not, or if you realize an expansion is possible, make a page and add the related data.
 =Templates=

Admin: updates reflecting site maturity

2026-02-09T17:46:11Z

updates reflecting site maturity

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	'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is ~~everything about~~ [[YTP Tennis]] ~~and anything related that would be useful for a video tennis player/enthusiast~~. ~~While the site is still greatly a work in progress, the~~ goal is to document ~~basically~~ anything anyone would want to know when it comes to ~~tennis stuff~~.		'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is all aspects pertaining and related to [[YTP Tennis\|Video Tennis]]. The goal is to document anything anyone would want to know when it comes to this community, being useful for players and enthusiasts alike.

	To prevent vandalism and maintain a quality standard, only the [[Tennis Staff]] by default are allowed to edit the site. Other trusted members of the community can also apply to edit the wiki directly. If you are interested in contributing, go to the discord help server.		There are several distinct stylistic changes between ytptenniswiki, [[Chewiki]] and other similar projects:
			* ''There are no pages for individual players ("pooper pages")''. Pages about players can quickly become personal and biased, and goes beyond the scope of the wiki.
	There are several distinct stylistic changes ~~I wish to impose that set this apart from~~ [[Chewiki]] and other similar projects:
	* ''There are no pooper pages''. ~~There is less of an emphasis on~~ players ~~themselves (except for staff) to remove potential~~ personal ~~biases (~~and ~~people wanting to wipe their embarrassing works a decade from now). Personal templates that show all different usernames~~ of ~~a player will likely be all that will exist of this~~.
	* Less of a focus on [[YTP]] - only the things that apply to both YTP ''and'' tennis.		* Less of a focus on [[YTP]] - only the things that apply to both YTP ''and'' tennis.
	* Contributions will be done by trusted people ''only''. Almost everything I would be preferred to write from scratch, as Chewiki is full of outdated and possibly incorrect information. While historical facts, for example, likely will be taken from there, ''the plan is to rephrase it'' in a better way when migrating to a new site.		* Contributions will be done by trusted people ''only''. Almost everything I would be preferred to write from scratch, as Chewiki is full of outdated and possibly incorrect information. While historical facts, for example, likely will be taken from there, ''the plan is to rephrase it'' in a better way when migrating to a new site.

	~~Hopefully this site will fill the gap that is tennis resources and keeps the sport alive for many years to come. I've been around for quite a long time; time to give back to the community I love.~~

	=Contact=		=Contact=
	{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please ~~either~~ send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog).		{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog).

	=Credits=		=Credits=
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	- {{pajamafrix}} - Logo Artist		- {{pajamafrix}} - Logo Artist

	- All the [[tennis staff]] (most notably {{dew}}, infinitysnapz, {{TheChutley}} and {{VidTens443}}) - major article contributions, general guidance		- All the [[tennis staff]] (most notably {{dew}}, {{infinitysnapz}}, {{TheChutley}} and {{VidTens443}}) - major article contributions, general guidance

			- All other editors, such as {{Yottiferent}} and {{fiv95}} for their help and support

	=Guidelines for Editors=		=Guidelines for Editors=
			To prevent vandalism and maintain a quality standard, only the [[Tennis Staff]] by default are allowed to edit the site. Other trusted members of the community can also apply to edit the wiki directly. If you are interested in contributing, go to the discord help server.

	Please keep these in mind when working on new pages / updating old ones.		Please keep these in mind when working on new pages / updating old ones.
	* Do NOT import templates/modules from elsewhere without given permission. These can break the site and can cause a whole multitude of problems if not done right! Player aliases are fine, however - feel free to add those.		* Do NOT import templates/modules from elsewhere without given permission. These can break the site and can cause a whole multitude of problems if not done right! Player aliases are fine, however - feel free to add those.
	* As mentioned above, no pooper pages, including for yourself. (The User:USER pages are OK.)		* As mentioned above, ''no player/"pooper" pages'', including for yourself. (The User:USER pages are OK.)
	* Feel free to take requests from other users ~~to go through you - they may not be able to edit, but they can still contribute!~~		* Feel free to take requests from other users.
	* ''Maintain Objectivity''. Avoid saying things are "good" or "bad", if you do, use the third person. For example: "This match is often considered the best of its time..."		* ''Maintain Objectivity''. Avoid saying things are "good" or "bad", if you do, use the third person. For example: "This match is often considered the best of its time..."
	* As it is a historical artifact, referencing Chewiki and similar sites is pretty much a necessity. But please do '''not''' quote it verbatim. ~~It is a decade long hodge~~-~~podge of god knows what, and it is important that only the necessary (and correct) stuff moves here~~.		* As it is a historical artifact, referencing Chewiki and similar sites is pretty much a necessity. But please do '''not''' quote it verbatim. Chewiki had very little quality control, so be sure to cross-reference with other sources if possible.
	* When uploading images/assets, please change the filename to something relevant to the image, rather than leaving it as "8970Efas9df7asd.PNG". Captions are useful, but not when trying to ''find'' said file!		* When uploading images/assets, please ''change the filename to something relevant to the image'', rather than leaving it as "8970Efas9df7asd.PNG". Captions are useful, but not when trying to ''find'' said file!
	* Add references whenever possible so claims can be backed up, etc. Source pages are generated automatically, so be sure to add a "=Sources=" header to the ''very'' bottom of the page (should be the last thing in the document) in order to separate the generated references from the rest of the page's content.		* '''Add references'' whenever possible so claims can be backed up, etc. Source pages are generated automatically, so be sure to add a "=Sources=" header to the ''very'' bottom of the page (should be the last thing in the document) in order to separate the generated references from the rest of the page's content.

	Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively. We also have a spreadsheet that shows planned notable match pages, as well as the ability to add new suggestions.		Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively. We also have a spreadsheet that shows planned notable match pages, as well as the ability to add new suggestions.

Admin: add section about creating new match pages

2026-02-09T16:53:47Z

add section about creating new match pages

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	'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is everything about [[YTP Tennis]] and anything related that would be useful for a video tennis player/enthusiast. While the site is still greatly a work in progress, the goal is to document basically anything anyone would want to know when it comes to tennis stuff.		'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is everything about [[YTP Tennis]] and anything related that would be useful for a video tennis player/enthusiast. While the site is still greatly a work in progress, the goal is to document basically anything anyone would want to know when it comes to tennis stuff.

	~~Contributions are made solely by the webmaster~~ and the [[Tennis Staff]]~~. DIRECT public contribution, due~~ to the ~~hosting situation and~~ the ~~nature of a~~ community ~~like this, likely will never happen. However, anyone~~ can ~~suggest things to add~~ to the ~~site! It just has~~ to ~~go through~~ the ~~staff (or myself) first~~.		To prevent vandalism and maintain a quality standard, only the [[Tennis Staff]] by default are allowed to edit the site. Other trusted members of the community can also apply to edit the wiki directly. If you are interested in contributing, go to the discord help server.

	There are several distinct stylistic changes I wish to impose that set this apart from [[Chewiki]] and other similar projects:		There are several distinct stylistic changes I wish to impose that set this apart from [[Chewiki]] and other similar projects:
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	=Contact=		=Contact=
	{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please either send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog) ~~or use the contact information on the main page~~. ~~To avoid bots, the email is an image file!~~		{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please either send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog).

	=Credits=		=Credits=
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	* Add references whenever possible so claims can be backed up, etc. Source pages are generated automatically, so be sure to add a "=Sources=" header to the ''very'' bottom of the page (should be the last thing in the document) in order to separate the generated references from the rest of the page's content.		* Add references whenever possible so claims can be backed up, etc. Source pages are generated automatically, so be sure to add a "=Sources=" header to the ''very'' bottom of the page (should be the last thing in the document) in order to separate the generated references from the rest of the page's content.

	Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively.		Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively. We also have a spreadsheet that shows planned notable match pages, as well as the ability to add new suggestions.

			==Creating a Match Page==
			If you have a match page you want to make, start by getting approval from the others to make sure it would be acceptable. From there, copy in the Match Template and start filling in information. Make sure to get the following:
			* The name of the match
			* Its type (vanilla, [[chain]], [[MTT]], etc.)
			* Who played in it
			* The start and end times (if possible)
			* 1-2 notable images and quotes from the match
			* The link to its corresponding thread, on [[YouChew]], [[YTPMania]], [[YellowTealPurple]], etc.
			* If the match was complete, the corresponding completion number for each player ("This is Johnny's 32 completed match and Jenny's 39th.") Especially important if it was any player's first or last game.
			* The rounds themselves - a YouTube link, the title and player. This can be generated with TennisWikiMatchPageTool, available on the help discord
			* A YouTube link of the match compilation, if one exists. This can be easily done with [[GameSetMatch]]
			* All notable citations and references

			Feel free to ask around if you need more help, or read the documentation comments on related templates and pages to see what to do.

			==Creating a Tool Page==
			Tool pages (like video editors) are only necessary if they have documentation that goes beyond a simple summary, such as tips and tricks. When this is the case, there may already be an entry on its related category page, such as [[List of Video Editors]]. If not, or if you realize an expansion is possible, make a page and add the related data.

	=Templates=		=Templates=

Admin at 18:36, 29 May 2025

2025-05-29T18:36:32Z

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	'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is everything about [[YTP Tennis]] and anything related that would be useful for a tennis player/enthusiast. While the site is still greatly a work in progress, the goal is to document basically anything anyone would want to know when it comes to tennis stuff.		'''ytptenniswiki''' is a wiki that's sole focus is everything about [[YTP Tennis]] and anything related that would be useful for a video tennis player/enthusiast. While the site is still greatly a work in progress, the goal is to document basically anything anyone would want to know when it comes to tennis stuff.

	Contributions are made solely by the webmaster and the [[Tennis Staff]]. DIRECT public contribution, due to the hosting situation and the nature of a community like this, likely will never happen. However, anyone can suggest things to add to the site! It just has to go through the staff (or myself) first.		Contributions are made solely by the webmaster and the [[Tennis Staff]]. DIRECT public contribution, due to the hosting situation and the nature of a community like this, likely will never happen. However, anyone can suggest things to add to the site! It just has to go through the staff (or myself) first.
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	===Alias Templates===		===Alias Templates===
	People change their username online. This can be for a variety of factors, and it is important that this is kept up to date. Thus, templates exist for players that may have multiple usernames - for example, {{RapskallionXYZ}}. One can mouse over one of these names to see anything else they may have went by. Templates that use older names should redirect to one "main" alias page.		People change their username online. This can be for a variety of factors, and it is important that this is kept up to date. Thus, templates exist for players that may have multiple usernames - for example, {{RapskallionXYZ}}. One can mouse over one of these names to see anything else they may have went by.

			The current, up-to-date way to create aliases is to use the [[Template:Alias]] template. More instructions can be found there.

			Templates that use older names should redirect to one "main" alias page. Remember to pass the "U" parameter or matchboxes will break!

	===Staff Templates===		===Staff Templates===

Admin at 15:00, 25 April 2025

2025-04-25T15:00:54Z

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	- {{mrdoognoog}} - Website Administrator		- {{mrdoognoog}} - Website Administrator

	- pajamafrix - Logo Artist		- {{pajamafrix}} - Logo Artist

	- All the [[tennis staff]] (most notably {{dew}}, infinitysnapz, {{TheChutley}} and {{VidTens443}}) - major article contributions, general guidance		- All the [[tennis staff]] (most notably {{dew}}, infinitysnapz, {{TheChutley}} and {{VidTens443}}) - major article contributions, general guidance
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	Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively.		Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively.

	==~~Custom~~ Templates==		=Templates=
	All templates start and end with double braces.		==Page Templates==
			These are template pages that can be filled in with their respective information.

			===Notable Match Page===
			A page for making templates of a notable match. Can be found [[Notable Match Template\|here.]]

			==Bracket Templates==
			All bracket templates start and end with double braces.

	===Alias Templates===		===Alias Templates===

Admin: /* Guidelines for Editors */

2025-04-25T14:57:42Z

Guidelines for Editors

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	* As it is a historical artifact, referencing Chewiki and similar sites is pretty much a necessity. But please do '''not''' quote it verbatim. It is a decade long hodge-podge of god knows what, and it is important that only the necessary (and correct) stuff moves here.		* As it is a historical artifact, referencing Chewiki and similar sites is pretty much a necessity. But please do '''not''' quote it verbatim. It is a decade long hodge-podge of god knows what, and it is important that only the necessary (and correct) stuff moves here.
	* When uploading images/assets, please change the filename to something relevant to the image, rather than leaving it as "8970Efas9df7asd.PNG". Captions are useful, but not when trying to ''find'' said file!		* When uploading images/assets, please change the filename to something relevant to the image, rather than leaving it as "8970Efas9df7asd.PNG". Captions are useful, but not when trying to ''find'' said file!
			* Add references whenever possible so claims can be backed up, etc. Source pages are generated automatically, so be sure to add a "=Sources=" header to the ''very'' bottom of the page (should be the last thing in the document) in order to separate the generated references from the rest of the page's content.

	Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively.		Looking for something to do? Check [[:Special:ShortPages]] and [[:Special:WantedPages]]. These have the shortest pages or things that are missing, respectively.

Admin: /* Custom Templates */

2025-04-25T14:55:41Z

Custom Templates

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	===Alias Templates===		===Alias Templates===
	People change their username online. This can be for a variety of factors, and it is important that this is kept up to date. Thus, templates exist for players that may have multiple usernames - for example, {{~~GameBop~~}}. One can mouse over one of these names to see anything else they may have went by. Templates that use older names should redirect to one "main" alias page.		People change their username online. This can be for a variety of factors, and it is important that this is kept up to date. Thus, templates exist for players that may have multiple usernames - for example, {{RapskallionXYZ}}. One can mouse over one of these names to see anything else they may have went by. Templates that use older names should redirect to one "main" alias page.

			===Staff Templates===
			All current and former members of the [[Tennis Staff]] have yellow names: for example, {{ChrisGendo}}. All staff have their own templates, even if they don't have alternate names, just to turn their names yellow; use them whenever possible as there is currently no way to automatically parse them as such.

	===Message Boxes===		===Message Boxes===
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	===Matchboxes===		===Matchboxes===
	A "match box" is a box that can be used to put basic information about a tennis match. Their documentation can be found [[Template:MatchboxV2\|here.]]		A "match box" is a box that can be used to put basic information about a tennis match. The current version is "V2" and should be used instead of V1 so updates retain to each one across the site.

			Their documentation can be found [[Template:MatchboxV2\|here.]]

	===Navboxes===		===Navboxes===

Admin: /* Contact */

2025-04-25T14:52:38Z

Contact

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	=Contact=		=Contact=
	{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please either send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog) or use the contact ~~form~~ on the main page ~~(which hasn't been implemented yet)~~.		{{mrdoognoog}} is the webmaster of [[ytptennis.com]], as well as the wiki and everything else on the site. If you'd like to contact me, please either send a message on discord (my username is also mrdoognoog) or use the contact information on the main page. To avoid bots, the email is an image file!

	=Credits=		=Credits=

Admin: /* Matchboxes */

2025-04-06T19:31:04Z

Matchboxes

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	===Matchboxes===		===Matchboxes===
	A "match box" is a box that can be used to put basic information about a tennis match. Their documentation can be found [[Template:~~MATCHBOX Infobox style~~\|here.]]		A "match box" is a box that can be used to put basic information about a tennis match. Their documentation can be found [[Template:MatchboxV2\|here.]]

	===Navboxes===		===Navboxes===

Admin: /* Guidelines for Editors */

2025-03-10T16:07:53Z

Guidelines for Editors

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	=Guidelines for Editors=		=Guidelines for Editors=
	Please keep these in mind when working on new pages / updating old ones.		Please keep these in mind when working on new pages / updating old ones.
	* ~~Please don't add any MediaWiki~~ templates ~~or plugins (or ask me directly before doing so)~~. These can break the site and can cause a whole multitude of problems if not done right~~; I also have~~ to ~~go into the back end to actually enable them so it really just isn't worth it~~		* Do NOT import templates/modules from elsewhere without given permission. These can break the site and can cause a whole multitude of problems if not done right! Player aliases are fine, however - feel free to add those.
	* As mentioned above, no pooper pages, including for yourself. (The User:USER pages are OK.)		* As mentioned above, no pooper pages, including for yourself. (The User:USER pages are OK.)
	* Feel free to take requests from other users to go through you - they may not be able to edit, but they can still contribute!		* Feel free to take requests from other users to go through you - they may not be able to edit, but they can still contribute!