Wikipedia:WikiKraken
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WikiKraken | |
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WikiKrakens are said to be unappreciative of their edits being reverted. | |
Scientific classification | |
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Phylum: | Mollusca |
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Order: | Teuthida |
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Genus: | Krakenum
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Species: | K. wikipediae
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Krakenum wikipediae |
The WikiKraken (or WikiCracker, in reference to
Unlike a hockey team, WikiKrakens should never be released. Per WP:NORELEASINGTHEWIKIKRAKEN, one should NEVER release the WikiKraken.
History
The WikiKraken is suspected to have descended from
Habits
The kraken is a colossal species of mollusc believed by
Hunting WikiKrakens
WikiKrakens are difficult to find (no scientist has found one, after all!), and it is easy to mistake a normal user for one. WikiKrakens are said to attempt to make their info sound as realistic as possible, but they may be easily found if leaving an obvious inconsistency (e.g., putting sexual content on a page about a children's movie). WikiKrakens can then be dealt with as any other vandal – by firing a harpoon directly between their eyes (fortunately, there are easier ways to deal with most other vandals!). Also, WikiKrakens are more likely to use a user account than most vandals.
As the legend goes, WikiDragons used to easily find and hunt WikiKrakens in their domain, using their fiery breath to destroy the hoax before it was even fully confirmed (sometimes leading a WikiKnight hunting the WikiKraken to (mis)interpret the WikiDragon's attack as harmful and hunt the WikiDragon instead, and allowing the WikiKraken to slink back into the sea unnoticed). However, such hunting in that era reduced the WikiDragon population, and WikiDragons no longer commonly attack WikiKrakens.
Biology
The WikiKraken, having a reputation for being destructive and monstrous, has not been formally studied or described by zoologists. As a result, very little is known, and all of it is based upon tales from WikiSailors. It is regarded by many scientists as a complete myth, others as a misidentification of the giant or colossal squid. A few cryptozoologists have searched for the creature and failed, and treat it as a sort of Holy Grail of WikiFauna, to be protected and studied closely.
As rare as the creature is, occasional sightings do occur, but these have always been reported by amateurs who are not professional zoologists.
Good WikiKrakens
It is rumored that a WikiKraken may prove to be helpful rather than destructive. These protagonist WikiKrakens tend to be good at creating jokes without destroying things in the process. Their knowledge of well-done prose may prove to be a valuable WikiSkill. The main difference ends up being an obvious labeling of a hoax, made more to amuse others than to deceive.
Self-identification
Individuals claiming to be WikiKrakens have been known to use the WikiKraken userbox, although it is not fully understood yet why a WikiKraken might choose to self-identify. A different userbox exists for the more harmless variety.
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{{Template:User WikiKraken}} |
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{{User:Dronebogus/Userboxes/GoodKraken}} |
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