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==Mission Statement==

==Mission Statement==

[[The Samurai Archives]] Wiki project is an attempt to create the most concise and detailed database of pre-20th century Japanese history on the internet. Although the SamuraiWiki is hosted on the Samurai Archives, this is a general resource intended for everyone interested in Japanese history, and has been developed so that researchers, students, and interested parties can apply to be an editor, and contribute for the purpose of making this information available to all. This wiki is in no way affiliated with Wikipedia.

[[The Samurai Archives]] Wiki project is an attempt to create the most concise and detailed database of pre-20th century Japanese history on the internet. Although the SamuraiWiki is hosted on the Samurai Archives, this is a general resource intended for everyone interested in Japanese history. This wiki is in '''no way''' affiliated with Wikipedia.

===Use of the SamuraiWiki===

===Use of the SamuraiWiki===

===Becoming an Approved Editor===

===Becoming an Approved Editor===

Because the SamuraiWiki's purpose is to create a high quality research database for pre-20th century Japanese history, new members do not have editing privileges.  People interested in becoming [[SamuraiWiki:Approved Editors|approved editors]] of the SamuraiWiki must apply for editor privileges at the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/samuraiwiki/ SamuraiWiki Editor's Group].

Because the SamuraiWiki's purpose is to create a high quality research database for pre-20th century Japanese history, new members do not have editing privileges.  ''This wiki is closed to new editors until further notice.''

And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.

And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.