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| − | <div style="font-size:90%; margin:2px 10% 2px; padding: 2px; border: 1px solid #5f5; background-color: #dfd;">'''Please avoid using alternatives to the [[Algorithm|official algorithm]]''' unless there is a compelling reason to do so in your locale. | + | <div style="font-size:90%; margin:2px 10% 2px; padding: 2px; border: 1px solid #5f5; background-color: #dfd;">'''Please avoid using alternatives to the [[Algorithm|official algorithm]]''' unless there is a compelling reason to do so in your locale. |
| + | * Alternative algorithms are appropriate for island regions or small countries without open borders. In such cases, please '''work towards a ''clear consensus'' with others in your graticule''' on the best alternative method for your region before establishing and publicising your local convention. | ||
| + | * By using an alternate algorithm where it is ''not'' appropriate, you effectively fragment your graticule, reducing the number of people who might come to the same meetup. | ||
| + | '''The following method is only a suggestion.''' It may not be suitable for all areas requiring an alternate algorithm.</div><noinclude> | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
Simply add <CODE><NOWIKI>{{Alternate algorithm}}</NOWIKI></CODE> to any page to include the above announcement. | Simply add <CODE><NOWIKI>{{Alternate algorithm}}</NOWIKI></CODE> to any page to include the above announcement. | ||
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
| + | [[Category:Alternate algorithm]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:50, 17 August 2008
Please avoid using alternatives to the official algorithm unless there is a compelling reason to do so in your locale.
- Alternative algorithms are appropriate for island regions or small countries without open borders. In such cases, please work towards a clear consensus with others in your graticule on the best alternative method for your region before establishing and publicising your local convention.
- By using an alternate algorithm where it is not appropriate, you effectively fragment your graticule, reducing the number of people who might come to the same meetup.
Usage
Simply add {{Alternate algorithm}} to any page to include the above announcement.
