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EditFutureLinks
What is it?
It is a link to a yet non-existing page and usually marked in a special way, e.g. red-coloured or with a question mark, so that people immediately recognize that this page hasn't been created yet. In this way you can encourage the growth of a wiki because people often don't know where to start in a wiki or what information might be needed. The links indicates the lack of special information clearly.
Usage
When editing a page use FutureLinks whenever it comes to your mind that you could to link another piece of information and that information has not been created yet. In the first place these links are a good reminder to write something down; it can encourage others with better knowledge about that special topic.
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From personal experience I hate blank wiki pages, I don't know where to start.
I think that in addition to the blank page, maybe at least a template should be apparent so the would be creator knows where to start?
@Nick - I totally agree! Sometimes in my team's space (I work for Atlassian) we use templates, but even better, we are starting to use the add page macro (part of the linker plugin).
It allows you to make a link, to a new page, with a specific template, as well as location of where you want the page.
What the translates to the other contributors is that, with one click, they will have everything laid out for them.
All they have to do is add the content!
No I disagree. This is the way how to grow wiki organic.
Blank links or undefined links prompts users to create a new page.
Very interest! Thanks!