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The | 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 | 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 | 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 | *{{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}} | ||
*{{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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*{{mp|Protection policy}} | *{{mp|Protection policy}} | ||
*{{mp|Your user page}} | *{{mp|Your user page}} | ||
*{{mp| | *{{mp|Redirect}} – the rules for using redirects | ||
*{{mp|Recommended changes}} – a few changes to the default user preferences the | *{{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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*{{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 === | ||
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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 [[ | * 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 | 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 [[ | 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=== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:06, 13 August 2026
📖 PolicyThis page describes one of the policies and guidelines of the Tenth Fleet Wiki. Please read it to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules. Questions or suggestions can be raised on the talk page.
The Tenth Fleet Wiki has some policies that have been proposed by the 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 talk page.
General policies
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 talk pages are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.
The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of the Tenth Fleet Wiki:
- Accounts – Who gets an account, what it means, etc.
- Bots – bots on the Tenth Fleet Wiki
- Content and resource policies – what we accept, and what we don't accept
- Cite your sources
- Copyrights – that unavoidable legalese
- Importing content – reusing templates and pages from other wikis, done properly
- Deletion policy – for when deleting pages becomes necessary
- Etiquette – useful advice for when disagreements arise
- File use policy – the rules for uploading files
- Point of view – maintaining the proper POV in articles
- Protection policy
- Your user page
- Redirect – the rules for using redirects
- Recommended changes – a few changes to the default user preferences the Tenth Fleet Wiki recommends.
See also: Most common faux pas for some useful information for newcomers.
Specific guidelines
General guidelines
- Be bold in updating pages
- Build the web
- Contribute what you know or are willing to learn about (and create stubs responsibly)
- Editing guidelines - a guide on how to edit articles, and how to style them
- Make omissions explicit
- Strive for community solutions
- Use common sense
- What links here
Behavior guidelines
- Bans and blocks
- Be considerate to new members
- Log in before making drastic changes
- No personal attacks (and move personal debates to email)
- Sign your posts on talk pages
- Username
- Cyber Bullying
Content guidelines
- Avoid blanket statements
- Use category sort keys properly
- Check your facts
- Define and describe subjects
- Establish context (instead of presuming too much knowledge)
- Explain jargon
- Don't nitpick
- Use external links properly
- Find and fix stubs
- Inform and entertain the readers
- Make articles useful for readers (and consider the audience in writing)
- Remember that perfection is not required
- Deal appropriately with patent nonsense
- Use templates when appropriate
- Note pages needing attention
Style guidelines
- Always fill summary field
- Avoid making your articles orphans
- Balance parts of a page
- Category tree - guidelines on the use and creation of categories
- Disambiguation - for potential article title conflicts
- Don't include copies of primary sources
- Follow highlighting conventions
- Manual of Style
- Naming conventions - how to name new articles
- Subpages
- Consider writing articles in news style
Miscellaneous
Enforcement
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 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.