Wiki Etiquette

Key Policies

• Avoid bias. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view and be based on facts.
• Cite references when at all possible. NO OPINIONS PLEASE!
• Assume good faith.
• Don't infringe copyrights.. This website will have to shut down if we are found in violation of copyright laws. Create links, but don't cut-and-paste from copyrighted sources. If you see copyrighted material on this wiki, please reword it, cite it, or let someone know who can change it.
• Be nice - Don't be rude or offensive. Please use the discussion pages to discuss the material (not the author) and work towards an agreement. Be respectful.
• Don't delete other people's contributions (unless you know what you are doing).

Before Editing

• If you want to 'test' or try some syntax please experiment in the sandbox (User: Username/sandbox) or your own user page rather than on the content pages.
• Try not to duplicate material.
• Before you create and name a new page. Try to make sure it fits in and is logically named and organized.
• Spell check.
• If there is a general look and feel that a page or theme follows, try to be consistent in formatting.
• Check discussion pages before making major changes.

Behavior

• Wikipedia:Assume good faith
• Don't be mean
• Work toward agreement.
• Be patient with people (especially newcomers) who make mistakes in good faith.

Editing

• Always add decent edit summaries (unless you have a good reason not to do so)
• Be neat
• Don't engage in edit wars. If there is a disagreement, take it to the discussion page.
• Sign your post on talk pages but not content pages. This will help the flow of conversation.
• Check your facts, and cite references whenever possible.

Good Reading

There are a lot of things that are done right over at Wikipedia. Please check out their guidelines and how they manage to keep a quality database despite having millions of users:

• Policies_and_guidelines
• Wikiquette are great reading.