How Users Can Interact with the "Discussions" Section

Description of the Situation

Wikipedia SmartPlayer users have the ability to obtain additional information about pages. Using the "Discussions" section of a page, users can:

• Ask questions about functionality
• Clarify information related to platform capabilities
• Share feedback on the material read
• Highlight weaknesses in the material
• Notify about discrepancies between the current material and actual actions

This format of communication and collaboration will enhance the interaction experience for all parties involved in the dialogue. == Steps to Follow == To start discussing an article, the user needs to log in to the "Wiki SmartPlayer" resource. This action can be performed via the following link: Авторизация

A user account can be requested from the SmartPlayer team.

Example of the Wikipedia SmartPlayer authorization window

The next step is for the user to select the necessary information page. On this page, they need to find the "Discussion" button at the top left.

Example of the "Discussion" tab on a Wikipedia page

In the "Discussion" section, the user can create a discussion topic and, using the Wikimedia engine formatting, ask their questions or point out current inaccuracies.

More detailed information on interacting with discussions can be found here.

Topic List

Every user in the "Discussion" section can create their own discussion topic. To do this, they need to go to the "Discussion" section and click the "New topic" button at the top left.

Example of the "New topic" button in the user's personal account

All created topics in the section will be displayed on the page, and questions can be asked within them.

Example of a topic in the "Discussion" section

=== Simple Rules for Easier Interaction with Discussions === To make it easier for users to interact with the "Discussion" page, it is recommended to follow these simple rules:

• Always sign your comments with your name. This can be done using four tildes.
  Example:

"N.Bloshkin (talk) 10:47, September 3, 2024 (MSK)" "N.Bloshkin (talk) 10:44, September 3, 2024 (MSK)" (or by using the signature button in the toolbar above the edit window).
For more details, see Help

• Start a new discussion with "== level 2 heading ==" at the end of the page (or use the "Add topic" button in the top right corner of the page).
• To reply, indent the line with a colon (:) at the beginning.

  

  Example of a dialogue on the discussion page

== Additional Information == Users can try out the "Discussion" section on this page, which will allow them to test the features and solutions described on the page.