TenthFleet:Policies and guidelines - Revision history

CMagnani: /* Behavior guidelines */ adding Cyber_Bullying to de-orphanise that page

2026-08-13T05:06:05Z

Behavior guidelines: adding Cyber_Bullying to de-orphanise that page

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	*{{mp\|Sign your posts on talk pages}}		*{{mp\|Sign your posts on talk pages}}
	*{{mp\|Username}}		*{{mp\|Username}}
			* [[Cyber Bullying]]<!-- sticking this here to de-orphanise the page; not sure at the moment about the {{mp}} tag, which is why this is just a regular link -->

	=== Content guidelines ===		=== Content guidelines ===

MDGarcia: Add Importing content to policy list

2026-07-20T20:15:25Z

Add Importing content to policy list

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	*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}		*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}
	*{{mp\|Copyrights}} – that unavoidable legalese		*{{mp\|Copyrights}} – that unavoidable legalese
			*{{mp\|Importing content}} – reusing templates and pages from other wikis, done properly
	*{{mp\|Deletion policy}} – for when deleting pages becomes necessary		*{{mp\|Deletion policy}} – for when deleting pages becomes necessary
	*{{mp\|Etiquette}} – useful advice for when disagreements arise		*{{mp\|Etiquette}} – useful advice for when disagreements arise

MDGarcia: Normalize to TenthFleet: namespace / "Tenth Fleet Wiki" (repurposing TRMN:)

2026-07-14T04:20:33Z

Normalize to TenthFleet: namespace / "Tenth Fleet Wiki" (repurposing TRMN:)

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	{{policy}}		{{policy}}
	The ~~TRMN~~ Wiki has some policies that have been proposed by the {{mp\|Administrators}} and generally accepted by the members. Please read through the policies below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the [[TRMN talk:Policies and guidelines\|talk page]].		The Tenth Fleet Wiki has some policies that have been proposed by the {{mp\|Administrators}} and generally accepted by the members. Please read through the policies below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the [[TRMN talk:Policies and guidelines\|talk page]].

	== General policies ==		== General policies ==
	Remember that above all else, '''the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki is an encyclopedia'''. It is a community that is solely devoted to the development of the organization's reference database; it is not a chat room or discussion forum. The [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Talk pages\|talk page]]s are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.		Remember that above all else, '''the Tenth Fleet Wiki is an encyclopedia'''. It is a community that is solely devoted to the development of the organization's reference database; it is not a chat room or discussion forum. The [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Talk pages\|talk page]]s are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.

	The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki:		The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the Tenth Fleet Wiki:

	*{{mp\|Accounts}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.		*{{mp\|Accounts}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
	*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki		*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the Tenth Fleet Wiki
	*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept		*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept
	*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}		*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}
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	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the Tenth Fleet Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.

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	* Remember that {{mp\|perfection is not required}}		* Remember that {{mp\|perfection is not required}}
	* Deal appropriately with {{mp\|patent nonsense}}		* Deal appropriately with {{mp\|patent nonsense}}
	* Use [[~~TRMN~~:Template\|templates]] when appropriate		* Use [[TenthFleet:Template\|templates]] when appropriate
	* Note {{mp\|pages needing attention}}		* Note {{mp\|pages needing attention}}

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	== Enforcement ==		== Enforcement ==
	For day-to-day operations on the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki, enforcement can be handled by the general membership. Simply pointing out each other's mistakes (politely, of course) is generally sufficient.		For day-to-day operations on the Tenth Fleet Wiki, enforcement can be handled by the general membership. Simply pointing out each other's mistakes (politely, of course) is generally sufficient.

	For problem cases, the [[~~TRMN~~:Administrators\|administrators]] may intervene and enforce a policy, or temporarily lock a page to let things cool down. In extreme and unusual cases, these administrators will step in to ban a user who has proven to be unusually disruptive.		For problem cases, the [[TenthFleet:Administrators\|administrators]] may intervene and enforce a policy, or temporarily lock a page to let things cool down. In extreme and unusual cases, these administrators will step in to ban a user who has proven to be unusually disruptive.

	===See also===		===See also===

JNeitz: merge link

2022-07-27T19:53:27Z

merge link

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	*{{mp\|Protection policy}}		*{{mp\|Protection policy}}
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|~~Redirects~~}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.

MDGarcia: /* General policies */ - spoiler policy, not necessary

2018-12-17T13:34:54Z

General policies: - spoiler policy, not necessary

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	*{{mp\|Point of view}} – maintaining the proper POV in articles		*{{mp\|Point of view}} – maintaining the proper POV in articles
	*{{mp\|Protection policy}}		*{{mp\|Protection policy}}
	*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects

MDGarcia: /* General policies */ chg account policy link

2018-12-14T16:56:13Z

General policies: chg account policy link

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	The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:		The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:

	*{{mp\|~~Account creation~~}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.		*{{mp\|Accounts}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
	*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki		*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki
	*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept		*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept

MDGarcia: /* General policies */ fix ndash

2018-12-14T16:54:55Z

General policies: fix ndash

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	The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:		The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:

	*{{mp\|Account creation}} &ndash Who gets an account, what it means, etc.		*{{mp\|Account creation}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
	*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki		*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki
	*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept		*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept

MDGarcia: /* General policies */ + account policy link

2018-12-14T16:54:36Z

General policies: + account policy link

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	The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:		The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the TRMN Wiki:

			*{{mp\|Account creation}} &ndash Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
	*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki		*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the TRMN Wiki
	*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept		*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept

MDGarcia: /* General guidelines */ chg link to proper help file on what links here

2018-12-14T16:53:18Z

General guidelines: chg link to proper help file on what links here

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	*{{mp\|Strive for community solutions}}		*{{mp\|Strive for community solutions}}
	*{{mp\|Use common sense}}		*{{mp\|Use common sense}}
	*[[mediawikiwiki:Help: What links here]]		*[[mediawikiwiki:Help:What links here\|What links here]]

	=== Behavior guidelines ===		=== Behavior guidelines ===

MDGarcia: /* General policies */ chg link to Redirect policy

2018-12-14T16:52:00Z

General policies: chg link to Redirect policy

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	*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!		*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*~~[[mediawikiwiki:Help: Redirect]]~~ – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.

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	*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}		*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}
	*{{mp\|Copyrights}} – that unavoidable legalese		*{{mp\|Copyrights}} – that unavoidable legalese
			*{{mp\|Importing content}} – reusing templates and pages from other wikis, done properly
	*{{mp\|Deletion policy}} – for when deleting pages becomes necessary		*{{mp\|Deletion policy}} – for when deleting pages becomes necessary
	*{{mp\|Etiquette}} – useful advice for when disagreements arise		*{{mp\|Etiquette}} – useful advice for when disagreements arise

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	{{policy}}		{{policy}}
	The ~~TRMN~~ Wiki has some policies that have been proposed by the {{mp\|Administrators}} and generally accepted by the members. Please read through the policies below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the [[TRMN talk:Policies and guidelines\|talk page]].		The Tenth Fleet Wiki has some policies that have been proposed by the {{mp\|Administrators}} and generally accepted by the members. Please read through the policies below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the [[TRMN talk:Policies and guidelines\|talk page]].

	== General policies ==		== General policies ==
	Remember that above all else, '''the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki is an encyclopedia'''. It is a community that is solely devoted to the development of the organization's reference database; it is not a chat room or discussion forum. The [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Talk pages\|talk page]]s are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.		Remember that above all else, '''the Tenth Fleet Wiki is an encyclopedia'''. It is a community that is solely devoted to the development of the organization's reference database; it is not a chat room or discussion forum. The [[mediawikiwiki:Help:Talk pages\|talk page]]s are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.

	The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki:		The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the Tenth Fleet Wiki:

	*{{mp\|Accounts}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.		*{{mp\|Accounts}} – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
	*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki		*{{mp\|Bots}} – bots on the Tenth Fleet Wiki
	*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept		*{{mp\|Content policy\|Content}} and {{mp\|Resource policy\|resource}} policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept
	*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}		*{{mp\|Cite your sources}}
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	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the Tenth Fleet Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.

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	* Remember that {{mp\|perfection is not required}}		* Remember that {{mp\|perfection is not required}}
	* Deal appropriately with {{mp\|patent nonsense}}		* Deal appropriately with {{mp\|patent nonsense}}
	* Use [[~~TRMN~~:Template\|templates]] when appropriate		* Use [[TenthFleet:Template\|templates]] when appropriate
	* Note {{mp\|pages needing attention}}		* Note {{mp\|pages needing attention}}

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	== Enforcement ==		== Enforcement ==
	For day-to-day operations on the ~~TRMN~~ Wiki, enforcement can be handled by the general membership. Simply pointing out each other's mistakes (politely, of course) is generally sufficient.		For day-to-day operations on the Tenth Fleet Wiki, enforcement can be handled by the general membership. Simply pointing out each other's mistakes (politely, of course) is generally sufficient.

	For problem cases, the [[~~TRMN~~:Administrators\|administrators]] may intervene and enforce a policy, or temporarily lock a page to let things cool down. In extreme and unusual cases, these administrators will step in to ban a user who has proven to be unusually disruptive.		For problem cases, the [[TenthFleet:Administrators\|administrators]] may intervene and enforce a policy, or temporarily lock a page to let things cool down. In extreme and unusual cases, these administrators will step in to ban a user who has proven to be unusually disruptive.

	===See also===		===See also===

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	*{{mp\|Protection policy}}		*{{mp\|Protection policy}}
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|~~Redirects~~}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:34, 17 December 2018
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	*{{mp\|Point of view}} – maintaining the proper POV in articles		*{{mp\|Point of view}} – maintaining the proper POV in articles
	*{{mp\|Protection policy}}		*{{mp\|Protection policy}}
	*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:52, 14 December 2018
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	*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!		*{{mp\|Spoiler policy}} – let the reader beware!
	*{{mp\|Your user page}}		*{{mp\|Your user page}}
	*~~[[mediawikiwiki:Help: Redirect]]~~ – the rules for using redirects		*{{mp\|Redirects}} – the rules for using redirects
	*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.		*{{mp\|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the TRMN Wiki recommends.
	'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.		'''See also:''' {{mp\|Most common faux pas}} for some useful information for newcomers.