About the AboutUs.com Domain Frequently Asked Questions document describing the AboutUs website, its purpose, functionality, and policies. This document serves as an informational guide rather than a formal strategic plan, but it outlines the core mission, values, and operational principles of AboutUs. It was automatically compiled using the AI Populate feature of the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part2AI.html AboutUs BBF1272E-45B5-421F-9C99-4CD551D6F607 AboutUs is a free to use website where anyone can add information about almost anything. Originally intended for domain names and the businesses running them; we are now allowing pages for people, places, things, and more. AboutUs uses MediaWiki software, the same software that runs WikiPedia. A 'wiki' is a website that allows people to add, modify, or delete content in collaboration with others. A comprehensive, collaborative information resource for people, places, things, and more. 0A1CAD29-1B9B-479B-8F25-B939059DF38B To provide a free website where anyone can add, modify, or delete content collaboratively. 49BAA7A1-B858-47AE-830C-3B1642467A06 Freedom of Use Offer the website and its core functionality completely free of charge. Collaboration Enable users to add, modify, or delete content in collaboration with others. Constructive Contribution Encourage users to add constructive thoughts, facts, and opinions to any page. Information Platform Provide a free, collaborative website for adding and editing information. B1C2E45C-3959-42D2-8C8E-CE624A9E10ED 1 Originally intended for domain names and the businesses running them; we are now allowing pages for people, places, things, and more. Content Creation Capability Enable users to add new pages to the site. 53DC7848-6919-42CD-B0D3-99596A00AD43 1.1 Adding a page is easy. First, login or create an account. Then simply search for the page using the search bar at the top of the site. If the page doesn't exist click the 'Create Page!' button to create it. Content Editing Capability Facilitate the modification of existing pages by users. 5178B205-B44C-4EDB-9624-EE4F9CBE9031 1.2 Editing an existing page is even easier than creating a new one. At the top of every page is an 'Edit' button. Simply click it to start editing a page. User-Friendly Editor Develop and implement a more intuitive content editor. F44376FF-8676-47CB-9D9D-0C4A3270D4E5 1.3 We will be adding a more user friendly editor in the near future for those that don't want to learn Wiki Markup though. User Support & Engagement Ensure users have the necessary resources and channels for interaction. 88797F85-96AB-429A-BB2C-B76DFF0CC809 2 Getting Started Resources Offer comprehensive guidance for new and existing users. FED55BFD-0339-464F-982E-7E5B322054D1 2.1 For more help on creating and editing AboutUs pages please visit our getting started page. Contact Channels Provide clear methods for users to communicate with AboutUs. 7527BD5A-ABF5-4FFA-B007-6B13FB41F084 2.2 We'd love to hear from you. Here are the best ways to get in contact with us:^NOTICE: This information is for contacting AboutUs, not any company or website that has an AboutUs page. 2.2.1 Email Address address ED97D8B0-C39F-4B62-8003-FE8AA0723D1D Help@AboutUs.org Site Governance & Policy Maintain operational integrity and adherence to established guidelines. 0392E649-C712-4F38-A9DF-E29D0AF0933E 3 Robot Exclusion Protocol Adherence Comply with the robots.txt standard for web crawlers. 7851EB51-5286-4FA4-BFA2-DECD0E66A220 3.1 Please see our page entirely dedicate to the AboutUs Bot. Content Licensing and Copyright Define and enforce policies regarding content usage and ownership. B065327F-4A0B-4A47-8D41-C2C4F5A50387 3.2 Editable content is available under the terms of the GFDL and the CC By-SA License. All non-editable content and all content in the Learn section are copyrighted by AboutUs. (See the fine print for details.) E90EC146-E461-4FA8-9BF4-EDC7E41D65CE 2026-04-05 https://aboutus.com/help/faq FA9D5627-5BD8-4519-A2AC-D83B768078D9 Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net