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[[Image:OldVersionoftheMuppetWikiWebsite.jpg|thumb|200px|An older version of the Muppet Wiki website from January 2010.]]
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[[Image:OldVersionoftheMuppetWikiWebsite.jpg|thumb|200px|Muppet Wiki's main page in January 2010.]]
'''Muppet Wiki''' is a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]] "for everything related to [[Jim Henson]] and [[the Muppets]]." It is hosted by [[wikipedia:wikia|Wikia]], which runs on [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] software. This format allows visitors to add, remove, or otherwise edit and change the available content. Muppet Wiki works as a fan community on the collaborative project of creating in-depth encyclopedic articles.
'''Muppet Wiki''' is a [[wikipedia:wiki|wiki]] "for everything related to [[Jim Henson]] and [[the Muppets]]." It is hosted by [[wikipedia:wikia|Wikia]], which runs on [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] software. This format allows visitors to add, remove, or otherwise edit and change the available content. Muppet Wiki works as a fan community on the collaborative project of creating in-depth encyclopedic articles.
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The wiki's database currently contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} encyclopedic articles (which does not include wiki discussions, project pages and redirects). The best of these entries have been voted on by the community and dubbed [[:Category:Quality articles|Quality Articles]].
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Founded on December 5, [[2005]], Muppet Wiki's database contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} encyclopedic articles (which does not include wiki discussions, project pages and redirects). The best of these entries have been voted on by the community and dubbed [[:Category:Quality articles|Quality Articles]]. The logo was designed by Scott Hanson and based on a theme from the March photo in [[The Miss Piggy Calendar 1980]]. This was incorporated into a new design based on [[:File:MuppetShow.JPG|''The Muppet Show'' logo]] by Julian Kleibeler in October 2010 with seasonal flair.
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Muppet Wiki was founded on December 5, [[2005]]. The wiki was established by [[User:Toughpigs|Danny Horn]], [[User:Scarecroe|Scott Hanson]] and [[User:Pantalones|Peter Papazoglou]]. The three serve as administrators, along with [[User:Aleal|Andrew Leal]], [[User:MuppetVJ|Guillermo Gomez]], [[User:Merrystar|Wendy]], [[User:H rytter|Henrik Rytter]], [[User:Oscarfan|Shane Keating]], [[User:GonzosNoze|Julian Kleibeler]], [[User:Jbrangwynne53|Jonathan Brangwynne]] and [[User:Radionate|Nate Downs]]. The logo was designed by Scott Hanson and based on a theme from the March photo in [[The Miss Piggy Calendar 1980]]. This was incorporated into a new design by Julian Kleibeler in October 2010 with seasonal flair.
Although the wiki is run in an unofficial capacity, several industry insiders have made substantial contributions, adding to the wiki's verifiability (see "Mission" statement below). Their presence has been welcome in a capacity of their choosing: while some individuals have gone on record as identified experts, the anonymity of others is respected and acknowledged by the wiki hosts.
Although the wiki is run in an unofficial capacity, several industry insiders have made substantial contributions, adding to the wiki's verifiability (see "Mission" statement below). Their presence has been welcome in a capacity of their choosing: while some individuals have gone on record as identified experts, the anonymity of others is respected and acknowledged by the wiki hosts.
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==Mission==
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==Administration==
[[Image:Wondercon-WikiaBooth.jpg|thumb|200px|Muppet Wiki founders Danny Horn and Scott Hanson show fans how to edit the site at Wondercon 2008.]]
[[Image:Wondercon-WikiaBooth.jpg|thumb|200px|Muppet Wiki founders Danny Horn and Scott Hanson show fans how to edit the site at Wondercon 2008.]]
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;Founders
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* [[User:Toughpigs|Danny Horn]] — runs Twitter feed
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* [[User:Scarecroe|Scott Hanson]] — runs YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Vine accounts
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;Admins
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* [[User:Pantalones|Peter Papazoglou]] — December 7, 2005
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* [[User:Aleal|Andrew Leal]] — February 6, 2006
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* [[User:MuppetVJ|Guillermo Gomez]] — September 8, 2006
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* [[User:Merrystar|Wendy]] — January 17, 2007 (also [[w:c:community:Community_Central:Staff|Wikia Staff]])
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* [[User:H rytter|Henrik Rytter]] — February 16, 2009
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* [[User:Oscarfan|Shane Keating]] — December 28, 2009 (runs Tumblr blog)
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* [[User:GonzosNoze|Julian Kleibeler]] — December 4, 2010 (logo designer)
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* [[User:Jbrangwynne53|Jonathan Brangwynne]] — July 2, 2011
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* [[User:Radionate|Nate Downs]] — September 19, 2011
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==Mission==
The goal of Muppet Wiki and its contributors is to build a database of articles related to Jim Henson's career and various character universes. Through the research of published works and various media content, the database is meant to serve as a comprehensive source of reference. An accurate account of works cited is provided when possible (by way of footnotes and adherence to other [[Muppet Wiki:Earliest Known Appearance|policies]]), and particular attention is given to verifiability. Special care is taken with disputed or erroneous information, and in some cases may result in a settlement in the form of a [[:Category:Rumors|rumor]] disclaimer.
The goal of Muppet Wiki and its contributors is to build a database of articles related to Jim Henson's career and various character universes. Through the research of published works and various media content, the database is meant to serve as a comprehensive source of reference. An accurate account of works cited is provided when possible (by way of footnotes and adherence to other [[Muppet Wiki:Earliest Known Appearance|policies]]), and particular attention is given to verifiability. Special care is taken with disputed or erroneous information, and in some cases may result in a settlement in the form of a [[:Category:Rumors|rumor]] disclaimer.
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* [http://instagram.com/muppetwiki Muppet Wiki on Instagram] launched January 30, 2014
* [http://instagram.com/muppetwiki Muppet Wiki on Instagram] launched January 30, 2014
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* [http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/9/emw555504.htm Wikia, Inc. Press Release] (September 24, 2007)
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/*/www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/9/emw555504.htm Wikia, Inc. Press Release (archive)] (September 24, 2007)
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