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'''WikiAlpha''' is a free online wiki [[open content|open encyclopedia]], journal and [[news source]] site that anyone can sign up and contribute to. The site was first launched using MediaWiki, a free online wiki hosting service provider, on 19 June 2011 by [[User:Richard|Richard]] and [[User:Govind|Govind]].
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            <div style="font-size:162%; padding:.1em; color:#0078d7; font-weight:bold;">Welcome to [[WikiAlpha]],</div>
            <div style="font-size:95%;">WikiAlpha hosts [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] articles created by our community and verified editors.<br> Explore, create your own pages, or upload images below.</div>
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WikiAlpha is an alternative to Wikipedia, where the main difference is that our deletion policy is far more lenient with regard to notability requirements. Basically, WikiAlpha is a near-indiscriminate collection of information in the form of articles on ''any'' topic: you can create an article about the band you just started, your pet dog, yourself, your house - as long as your content does not fall under our [[WikiAlpha:CSD|speedy deletion policy]], it will likely remain on the site forever!
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For more information on the differences between Wikipedia and WikiAlpha, read the project page '''[[WA:WikiAlpha is not Wikipedia|WikiAlpha is not Wikipedia]]'''. 
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== Motivation ==
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The rise of [[Wikipedia]]'s aggressive deletion policies particularly regarding 'non-notable' topics and articles published by Wikipedia newbies has been one of the primary motivations for creating WikiAlpha. The creators [[User:Richard]] and [[User:Govind]] feel that Wikipedia no longer serves the public interest as an encyclopedia that 'anyone can edit.' Seeking to expand on the concept of a publicly modifiable real-time publication, we have created WikiAlpha to serve this need.
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== Approaching editors with AfDs on Wikipedia ==
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WikiAlpha actively searches out Wikipedia editors who are having their articles deleted, and (if possible), retrieves their article and posts it on WikiAlpha, sending its creator a message, telling them this.
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WikiAlpha is an open-content encyclopedia where you can start your own articles easily. Our community and editors help maintain quality and fairness.
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Verified editors help ensure accuracy and can assist you in improving or creating content.
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Need help? Contact our team to guide you through page creation or editing.
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        Platform Highlights
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<strong>Founded:</strong> Founded Jun 11, 2011<br>
<strong>Founder:</strong> Shovon Ahmed<br>
<strong>Based in:</strong> Florida, United States
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        <li>Over thousands of articles on diverse topics.</li>
        <li>User-friendly editing for all contributors.</li>
        <li>Editors uphold content quality and standards.</li>
        <li>Easily add images and media to your articles.</li>
        <li>Join a growing community of creators.</li>
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