Difference between revisions of "Basic Submission Rules"
Updated rules as proposed on forums
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* Keep in mind that the wiki is intended for absolute beginners | * Keep in mind that the wiki is intended for absolute beginners | ||
* Try to keep the general layout and formatting of your articles consistent with the others | * Try to keep the general layout and formatting of your articles consistent with the others | ||
* | * Check for existing articles which can be added to before creating a new article | ||
* Link to existing content instead of duplicating content whenever possible | |||
* Take your time - quality over quantity | * Take your time - quality over quantity | ||
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* Rip off other wikis or articles - '''EVER''' - even if your work is based on them. There's '''always''' a way to improve and elaborate | * Rip off other wikis or articles - '''EVER''' - even if your work is based on them. There's '''always''' a way to improve and elaborate | ||
* Create articles that | *Create articles that only link to other wikis and/or articles. The article itself must be substantive and provide a good foundation for new users to start with. | ||
* Copy articles and use them as a basis to create new articles with overlapping contents | |||
* Write lazy, slap-dash crap. It helps no-one and reflects badly on all concerned, including those who have put in a lot of hard work. This includes not putting personal opinion as fact. | * Write lazy, slap-dash crap. It helps no-one and reflects badly on all concerned, including those who have put in a lot of hard work. This includes not putting personal opinion as fact. | ||
* Get possessive over your content. This is a collaborative effort, and others are entitled to make tweaks and changes here and there, just as you are. | * Get possessive over your content. This is a collaborative effort, and others are entitled to make tweaks and changes here and there, just as you are. | ||
* Delete content without first contacting the Wiki Admin for permission. | * Delete content without first contacting the Wiki Admin for permission. | ||
* Undertake any major revisions or re-structuring without first contacting the Wiki Admin for permission. | * Undertake any major revisions or re-structuring without first contacting the Wiki Admin for permission. | ||
* Write insulting, derogatory, or | * Write insulting, derogatory, or libelous claims against other organisations or people | ||
* Submit copyrighted content | * Submit copyrighted content | ||
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