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+# What the hell is this?
+
+Desert Wiki is intended to be a collection of all the small tutorials and resources that are
+are relevant to people with with post-civilization or nihilist tendencies. Although this doesnt
+mean that only people of those leanings are permitted to contribute. Everyone is welcome to do
+so.
+
+# Why is this so messy?
+
+The intention for this repo is to contain the source for the Desert Wiki site, which still hasn't
+been made yet. For a while the repo will consist of a mess of html files.
+
+# Where can this project be discussed/How can I yell at you?
+
+Most of the chatting can be done on the #desert channel on irc.anarchyplanet.org. You can also reach
+me at my email basin@airmail.cc. PGP keys will be available soon(tm)