How does the food encyclopedia work?
Our goal for the food encyclopedia is to provide a resource for home chefs where he or she can locate definitions for ingredients or preparation methods that they are unfamiliar with.
We implemented a wiki-style format, meaning that any registered Foodgeeks.com user can add or edit any food encyclopedia entry. The idea is that sometimes the best way to learn about something is to research it well enough to teach somebody else about your item of research. By teaching another person, it solidifies that knowledge in your mind.
Foodgeeks.com and Winegeeks.com are both driven by user-contributions, and we wanted to create a new, exciting feature to allow food geeks to talk about culinary topics.
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Why do I have to login to add or edit an encyclopedia entry?
Simply put, logging in creates an added step of security and ensures that computer programs cannot automatically post fake encyclopedia entries (like posts for Cialis and Viagra). Besides, at the bottom of every entry there will be a link to the About Me page for every user who adds content to the encyclopedia. It’s a way of bringing a bit of personalization to Foodgeeks.com.
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How do I add a new entry to the food encyclopedia?
On the index page, click the Add New Entry button in the upper-right portion of the encyclopedia index page. Or click Add New Entry in the tools section at the bottom of any encyclopedia entry page.
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How do I edit a food encyclopedia entry?
Click Edit This Entry in the tools section at the bottom of the encyclopedia entry page for the entry you would like to edit.
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Why can’t I add a link to another website into the food encyclopedia entry?
First of all, we’re concerned that some of the users might create 500 pages that all link to their personal website. In trying to avoid that undesirable scenario, we’ve disabled all external links.
Second of all, there’s no need to have an external link in the food encyclopedia. We want the food encyclopedia to be a one-stop resource for any food related topic, so naturally if we allow external links, our food encyclopedia is no longer a one-stop resource, right?
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Why do you allow languages other than English in the food encyclopedia?
We felt that it was important to make the food encyclopedia a place for both definitions and translations. Hopefully, Foodgeeks.com users around the world can use this section as a place to bone-up on their English or learn a different language.
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Why do non-Arabic or non-Hindi words appear when I search for that specific language?
We’ve created a Universal selection for words that are universally accepted across multiple languages. Sauté, for example, is a French word by origin but is used broadly in other languages in countries with the same meaning. While Sauté may not be accepted widely in the Arabic world, we do want to include universally accepted words in each language search, just in case.
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What should I do if I find an inappropriate post in the food encyclopedia?
If the subject is inappropriate, such as a post for the Ford F-150 Truck, simply click Request Removal Of This Entry in the tools section at the bottom of the post.
If the subject belongs in the food encyclopedia, such as Honey, but the text of the entry is inappropriate, simply click Edit This Entry in the tools section at the bottom of the post to edit the entry accordingly.
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What is the purpose of the entry history page for each encyclopedia entry?
We're never sure if the information posted is right on or just off, so you can use the history page to view previous posts to use as a reference point to edit an encyclopedia entry. If the wrong information is posted for an encyclopedia entry, you can always view the previous entries for that subject to see who got it right in the past. Then you can simply copy and paste the appropriate information when editing the entry.
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What is the Parent field used for?
The idea behind the Parent field is to allow a way to connect a variety of a fruit or vegetable to its general entity. In other words, we were looking for a way to show that a Fingerling Potato was part of the potato family. This seems silly at first, because many of us know that a Fingerling is a type of Potato. But, the cool part is that when you go to the Potato entry, you'll see a listing of every single variety of Potato listed in the Foodgeeks.com food encyclopedia.
If you're adding a specific variety of fruit or vegetable, simply locate the parent of that variety in the food encyclopedia and make note of the Definition # found in the upper-right corner of the page for the parent. Then, when adding the specific variety, insert the Parent's Definition number in the Parent field when asked.
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What are the rules for posting and editing encyclopedia entries?
1. Write unbiased information regarding the subject written in a clear, concise manner.
2. The information should be researched from authoritative materials (i.e. published books, NOT internet sources).
3. Verify spelling and make sure to add all proper accent marks. Only capitalize words that are proper nouns. For exmaple, the word "Cheddar" of Cheddar cheese should be capitalized because it is name after the town Cheddar in England.
4. No potty language or criticism of other Foodgeeks users.
5. No external links. We want the Foodgeeks.com food encyclopedia to be a one-stop resource, so there's no need to link to another website.
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Why doesn't the food encyclopedia list X ingredient or Y cooking term?
Because none of the other Foodgeeks.com users has added the definition for that ingredient or term yet. Research the material elsewhere and add the entry to our food encyclopedia. The food encyclopedia is maintained by Foodgeeks.com users, and it's up to each user to make this a great resource for each other to use.
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What should the typical encyclopedia entry include?
Each entry should include the basic information for that item, such as a history of that item, where it originated and how it is used today. If it is a food item, include the item's aroma, taste and texture, and any other information that would be relevant, such as how to select the item or when it is harvested if the item is a fruit or vegetable.
Also, if you have the item in your house, take a picture of that item with your digital camera, then add the picture to our site by clicking Add Photo on the definition page for that encyclopedia entry.
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What does Beta mean?
As some of you have noticed, the word "Beta" appears in the upper-right portion of the encyclopedia search page. Beta is a term used for computer programs that have gone through significant testing, but needs actual users to test it out thoroughly before it is completely ready. There are still some bugs we're fixing in the food encyclopedia, and if you find something wrong, please contact us to let us know.
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