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The Sims Wiki has several different lines of interaction which are based '''off-site''' and aren't related to Wikia. These methods are used for various different purposes, including expanding our userbase, branching out our methods of interaction and to build a stronger sense of community across the internet. These methods are usually operated by members of the wiki, usually [[The Sims Wiki:Administrators|administrators]].
The Sims Wiki has several different lines of interaction which are based '''off-site''' and aren't related to Wikia. These methods are used for various different purposes, including expanding our userbase, branching out our methods of interaction and to build a stronger sense of community across the internet. These methods are usually operated by members of the wiki, usually [[The Sims Wiki:Administrators|administrators]].

== Discord ==
[[File:Discord logo1600.png|right|100px]]
'''[[Project:Discord|The Sims Wiki's Discord server]]''' is used by members of The Sims Wiki and other fans of the series to chat with each other in real time over the Internet. In addition to discussing on-wiki matters, it is also used to discuss other topics as well.


== Facebook ==
== Facebook ==
[[File:Facebook logo icon.png|right|100px]]'''[https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sims-Wiki/394643567241400 The Sims Wiki's Facebook page]''' is used for social interaction, news and announcing things which are happening on-wiki, which is effective considering the popularity of both Facebook and our page.
[[File:Facebook logo icon.png|right|100px]]'''[https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sims-Wiki/394643567241400 The Sims Wiki's Facebook page]''' is used for social interaction, news and announcing things which are happening on-wiki, which is effective considering the popularity of both Facebook and our page.


== Twitter ==
== Instagram==
[[File:Twitter icon logo.png|right|100px]]'''[https://twitter.com/thesimswiki The Sims Wiki's Twitter feed]''' is used in a very similar way to our Facebook page in the sense that it can be used for social interaction, news and announcements.
[[File:Instagram_icon.png|thumb|right|130px]]'''[https://www.instagram.com/wikithesims/ The Sims Wiki's Instagram page]''' is used to upload images related to The Sims series or anything related to the wiki itself.


== YouTube ==
== IRC channel ==
[[File:The Sims Wiki IRC Channel Logo.png|76px|right]]
[[File:You Tube.jpg|right|100px]]'''[http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSimsWikiAtWikia The Sims Wiki's YouTube channel]''' is used for social interaction with visual content and more.
'''[[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel|The Sims Wiki's IRC Channel]]''' is one of our oldest off-site features, also used by members to chat with each other in real time over the Internet. It is moderated by a small team of [[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel Operators|channel operators]], and almost all discussion topics are welcome.


== Steam ==
== Steam ==
[[File:Steam logo.png|right|100px]]'''[http://steamcommunity.com/groups/thesimswiki The Sims Wiki's Steam group]''' can be used by gamers with Steam accounts to interact with other users on the wiki. The group also has a chat function which allows members to converse with each other, in addition to announcements, discussions and events organising features.
[[File:Steam logo.png|right|100px]]'''[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/thesimswiki The Sims Wiki's Steam group]''' can be used by gamers with Steam accounts to interact with other users on the wiki. The group also has a chat function which allows members to converse with each other, in addition to announcements, discussions and events organising features.


== IRC channel ==
== Twitter ==
'''[[The Sims Wiki:IRC Channel|The Sims Wiki's IRC Channel]]''' is used by members of The Sims Wiki to chat, in a similar manner to [[The Sims Wiki:Chat|the on-wiki chat feature]]. Like Wikia's chat system, IRC is moderated by administrators and can be used for almost the exact same purposes as Chat.
[[File:Twitter icon logo.png|right|100px]]'''[https://twitter.com/thesimswiki The Sims Wiki's Twitter feed]''' is used in a very similar way to our Facebook page in the sense that it can be used for social interaction, news and announcements.


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Latest revision as of 00:56, 4 July 2018

The Sims Wiki has several different lines of interaction which are based off-site and aren't related to Wikia. These methods are used for various different purposes, including expanding our userbase, branching out our methods of interaction and to build a stronger sense of community across the internet. These methods are usually operated by members of the wiki, usually administrators.

Discord[edit source]

The Sims Wiki's Discord server is used by members of The Sims Wiki and other fans of the series to chat with each other in real time over the Internet. In addition to discussing on-wiki matters, it is also used to discuss other topics as well.

Facebook[edit source]

File:Facebook logo icon.png

The Sims Wiki's Facebook page is used for social interaction, news and announcing things which are happening on-wiki, which is effective considering the popularity of both Facebook and our page.

Instagram[edit source]

The Sims Wiki's Instagram page is used to upload images related to The Sims series or anything related to the wiki itself.

IRC channel[edit source]

The Sims Wiki's IRC Channel is one of our oldest off-site features, also used by members to chat with each other in real time over the Internet. It is moderated by a small team of channel operators, and almost all discussion topics are welcome.

Steam[edit source]

The Sims Wiki's Steam group can be used by gamers with Steam accounts to interact with other users on the wiki. The group also has a chat function which allows members to converse with each other, in addition to announcements, discussions and events organising features.

Twitter[edit source]

File:Twitter icon logo.png

The Sims Wiki's Twitter feed is used in a very similar way to our Facebook page in the sense that it can be used for social interaction, news and announcements.