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 Welcome to GNU MediaGoblin's documentation!
 ===========================================
 
+GNU MediaGoblin is a platform for sharing photos, video and other media
+in an environment that respects our freedom and independence.
+
+This is a Free Software project. It is built by contributors for all
+to use and enjoy. If you're intrested in contributing, see `the wiki
+<http://wiki.mediagoblin.org/>`_ which has pages that talk about the
+ways someone can contribute.
+
+
 Part 1: Site Administrator's Guide
 ==================================
 
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 Identi.ca and Libre.fm address the need for micro-blogging and music
 sharing services and software that respect users' freedom and
-autonomy.  GNU MediaGoblin emerges from this milieu to create a
-platform for us to share photos in an environment that respects our
-freedom and independence.  In the future MediaGoblin will include
-support other media, like video, and provide tools to facilitate
+autonomy.
+
+GNU MediaGoblin emerges from this milieu to create a platform for us to share
+photos, video and other media in an environment that respects our freedom and
+independence.  In the future MediaGoblin will provide tools to facilitate
 collaboration on media projects.