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== About Dallas.Wiki == | == About Dallas.Wiki == | ||
Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding region. | Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform, the same software that powers Wikipedia, Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth. | ||
Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its incorporated cities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope. | |||
== Editorial Standards == | == Editorial Standards == | ||
All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards | All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy. | ||
Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review. | |||
== Contributing == | |||
Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration. | |||
== Disclaimer == | |||
The content on Dallas.Wiki reflects the contributions of volunteer community editors and is not officially endorsed by the City of Dallas, Dallas County, or any other municipal or governmental body. While editors strive for accuracy and completeness, no article should be treated as exhaustive or as a substitute for official records, legal advice, or professional expertise. Users are encouraged to verify critical information through primary sources. | |||
== Contact == | == Contact == | ||
Revision as of 02:29, 12 March 2026
About Dallas.Wiki
Dallas.Wiki is a free, community-edited wiki encyclopedia dedicated to Dallas and the surrounding Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex region. Running on the MediaWiki platform, the same software that powers Wikipedia, Dallas.Wiki aims to be the most comprehensive and reliable reference for Dallas's neighborhoods, history, landmarks, culture, and people. The project is built and maintained by volunteer editors who live, work, and have expertise in the region, ensuring that local knowledge is reflected accurately and in depth.
Dallas.Wiki covers the full scope of the DFW Metroplex, including Dallas County and its incorporated cities, as well as neighboring counties such as Tarrant, Collin, Denton, and Rockwall counties, among others. Any topic with a meaningful connection to this region — whether a historic neighborhood, a public institution, a local figure, or a significant event — falls within the encyclopedia's scope.
Editorial Standards
All articles on Dallas.Wiki are written to encyclopedic standards. Facts must be sourced from reliable, third-party publications, and citations are required for all factual claims. Promotional content and advertising are not permitted anywhere in article text. All articles are written from a neutral point of view, presenting information based on verifiable evidence rather than opinion or advocacy.
Reliable sources for Dallas.Wiki purposes include established local and national news organizations, government publications, academic research, and other recognized third-party references. Editors are encouraged to consult publicly available records from the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and relevant municipal bodies when documenting civic and governmental topics. Readers who encounter inaccurate or unsourced content are encouraged to correct it directly or flag it on the article's talk page for community review.
Contributing
Dallas.Wiki welcomes contributions from anyone with knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Readers can become editors by registering for a free account, after which they may create new articles, expand existing ones, and improve citations. New contributors are encouraged to start with smaller edits — correcting errors, adding sources, or expanding underdeveloped sections — before undertaking the creation of new articles. The community's talk pages and editor forums are available for questions, guidance, and collaboration.
Disclaimer
The content on Dallas.Wiki reflects the contributions of volunteer community editors and is not officially endorsed by the City of Dallas, Dallas County, or any other municipal or governmental body. While editors strive for accuracy and completeness, no article should be treated as exhaustive or as a substitute for official records, legal advice, or professional expertise. Users are encouraged to verify critical information through primary sources.
Contact
For questions about content: [email protected]