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Begun on July 22, 2023, the Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki, also known as the Sonic Wiki, has grown to 188 articles and provides extensive coverage of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. This includes detailed information on the numerous game titles released by SEGA, as well as insights into the Sonic movies, TV shows, and comics.

The wiki's content spans character profiles, locations, item descriptions, and game synopses. Its goal is to become the largest and most comprehensive Sonic the Hedgehog encyclopedia on the internet.

The Sonic Wiki is proudly a part of Sonic City.

Purpose and Philosophy

The Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki's main purpose is to establish an independent, community-driven resource that distances itself from Fandom for several compelling reasons:

Invasive Ads: Fandom is notorious for excessive advertising, including pop-ups and banner ads that disrupt the user experience. These ads slow down page loading times and create a frustrating environment for visitors.
Content Overload: Fandom's layouts often include cluttered designs, irrelevant content, and an overwhelming number of ads, making it difficult for users to locate the information they need.
Poor Community Moderation: Fandom's moderation policies are inconsistent, sometimes allowing abusive users, spam, and low-quality content to persist due to ineffective oversight.
Limited Customization: The rigid, standardized templates on Fandom limit the ability for communities to customize their wikis, stifling creativity and individuality.
Ownership and Data Privacy Concerns: Since Fandom's acquisition by a larger corporation, there are ongoing concerns about ownership of user-generated content and the handling of personal data, particularly with third-party integrations.
Profit-Driven Focus: Fandom's monetization efforts, such as increased advertising and subscription models, often prioritize profit over user experience, leading to criticism of exploitative practices.
Restricted Editing and Content Control: Overzealous administrative control on some Fandom wikis creates a less inclusive environment, restricting who can contribute or edit content.
Clunky User Interface: Fandom's outdated design and poor navigation, combined with an ineffective search function, result in a subpar browsing experience, especially for new users.
Inconsistent Content Ownership: Fandom's Terms of Service assert ownership over content created on their platform, raising concerns about the exploitation of user contributions and unclear ownership rights.
Forced Account Creation: Fandom often requires users to create an account to contribute or interact, discouraging those who prefer anonymity or wish to avoid the hassle of registration.

By moving away from Fandom, the Sonic Wiki strives to provide a cleaner, faster, more customizable, and community-focused alternative that respects contributors and prioritizes user experience over profit.

The Sonic Wiki also functions as an integral hub for Sonic City, the main website. It serves as a resource for readers, users, and members to access in-depth information on the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Articles on Sonic City are designed to automatically link to existing entries on the Sonic Wiki if the relevant keywords align with topics already covered in the Wiki. This seamless integration ensures a cohesive experience, connecting Sonic City's content with detailed resources on the Sonic Wiki for an enhanced community-driven platform.

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-Begun on July 22nd, 2023, the '''Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki''' has since grown to {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles, and covers multiple aspects of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series]], including the numerous game titles released by [[SEGA]], the Sonic movies, TV shows and the comics.a
+Begun on July 22, 2023, the '''Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki''', also known as the '''Sonic Wiki''', has grown to {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles and provides extensive coverage of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series]]. This includes detailed information on the numerous game titles released by [[SEGA]], as well as insights into the Sonic movies, TV shows, and comics.
-Articles content includes character information, locations, item descriptions and game synopses. The [[Main Page|wiki]] aims to be as professional as possible and to be biggest ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' encyclopedia on the internet. The Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki is a part of [https://sonic-city.net Sonic City].
+The wiki's content spans character profiles, locations, item descriptions, and game synopses. Its goal is to become the largest and most comprehensive ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' encyclopedia on the internet.
+The Sonic Wiki is proudly a part of [https://sonic-city.net Sonic City].
 ==Purpose and Philosophy==
-The Sonic the Hedgehog's Wiki main objective is to move away from the existing Sonic Wiki Zone's hosting platform, Fandom. Here are some reasons why users are better off moving away from Fandom:
+The Sonic the Hedgehog Wiki's main purpose is to establish an independent, community-driven resource that distances itself from Fandom for several compelling reasons:
-*'''Invasive Ads''': Fandom wikis are heavily ad-driven, with pop-up and banner ads that can disrupt the browsing experience. These ads can be intrusive and slow down page loading times, making it frustrating for users.
-*'''Content Overload''': Fandom's structure often leads to pages filled with excessive advertisements, poorly designed layouts, and irrelevant content, making it harder for users to find the information they need.
+* '''Invasive Ads''': Fandom is notorious for excessive advertising, including pop-ups and banner ads that disrupt the user experience. These ads slow down page loading times and create a frustrating environment for visitors.
-*'''Poor Community Moderation''': The moderation system on Fandom has been criticized for being inconsistent. There are instances of abusive users, spam, or low-quality content being allowed to thrive due to ineffective moderation policies.
+* '''Content Overload''': Fandom's layouts often include cluttered designs, irrelevant content, and an overwhelming number of ads, making it difficult for users to locate the information they need.
-*'''Limited Customization''': Fandom wikis are built on a standardized template, meaning there's limited ability for users to customize their wiki’s appearance or structure. This can hinder creativity and unique identity for communities.
+* '''Poor Community Moderation''': Fandom's moderation policies are inconsistent, sometimes allowing abusive users, spam, and low-quality content to persist due to ineffective oversight.
-*'''Ownership and Data Privacy Concerns''': Fandom was acquired by a larger corporation, which leads to concerns about ownership of user-generated content. There are also worries about how personal data is collected and used, especially with the integration of third-party services.
+* '''Limited Customization''': The rigid, standardized templates on Fandom limit the ability for communities to customize their wikis, stifling creativity and individuality.
-*'''Profit-Driven Focus''': Fandom’s shift towards monetizing its platforms and content has been criticized for prioritizing revenue over the quality and integrity of the user experience. The platform's increased focus on advertisements and subscription models often feels exploitative.
+* '''Ownership and Data Privacy Concerns''': Since Fandom's acquisition by a larger corporation, there are ongoing concerns about ownership of user-generated content and the handling of personal data, particularly with third-party integrations.
-*'''Restricted Editing and Content Control''': Some wikis on Fandom have become more restrictive in terms of who can edit or contribute, often due to overzealous administrative control. This can lead to a less inclusive and open environment.
+* '''Profit-Driven Focus''': Fandom's monetization efforts, such as increased advertising and subscription models, often prioritize profit over user experience, leading to criticism of exploitative practices.
-*'''Clunky User Interface''': The design of Fandom's site is considered outdated and difficult to navigate, especially for new users. The search functionality often fails to deliver the most relevant results, leading to a poor user experience.
+* '''Restricted Editing and Content Control''': Overzealous administrative control on some Fandom wikis creates a less inclusive environment, restricting who can contribute or edit content.
-*'''Inconsistent Content Ownership''': Fandom's Terms of Service can be problematic, as they assert ownership over content created on their platform. This makes it unclear whether contributors still own their work, leading to concerns about the exploitation of user-generated content.
+* '''Clunky User Interface''': Fandom's outdated design and poor navigation, combined with an ineffective search function, result in a subpar browsing experience, especially for new users.
-*'''Forced Account Creation''': To contribute or interact with content on Fandom, users often need to create an account, which can be off-putting for those who prefer to browse anonymously or without the hassle of registering.
+* '''Inconsistent Content Ownership''': Fandom's Terms of Service assert ownership over content created on their platform, raising concerns about the exploitation of user contributions and unclear ownership rights.
+* '''Forced Account Creation''': Fandom often requires users to create an account to contribute or interact, discouraging those who prefer anonymity or wish to avoid the hassle of registration.
+By moving away from Fandom, the '''Sonic Wiki''' strives to provide a cleaner, faster, more customizable, and community-focused alternative that respects contributors and prioritizes user experience over profit.
+The Sonic Wiki also functions as an integral hub for [https://sonic-city.net Sonic City], the main website. It serves as a resource for readers, users, and members to access in-depth information on the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series]]. Articles on Sonic City are designed to automatically link to existing entries on the '''Sonic Wiki''' if the relevant keywords align with topics already covered in the Wiki. This seamless integration ensures a cohesive experience, connecting Sonic City's content with detailed resources on the '''Sonic Wiki''' for an enhanced community-driven platform.
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