GOTVG Wiki:Community Guidelines

Community Rules & Regulations
See also: Community Guidelines

G rammer & Spelling
Guideline No. 1:  Rationale:
 * All contributions must be written in English language, preferably British English.
 * Always use understandable simple present tense (except for flashback scene) and proper spelling of words in all pages of this wiki.
 * 1) To unify all contributions in one language as the displayed evidence for professionalism.
 * 2) To reduce obvious cultural clashes between nations on the different usage of English words.

Open-mindedness & Assuming Good Faith
Guideline No. 2:
 * Practice open-mindedness when handling disagreement because all individuals have different skill levels and opinions.
 * Everyone could make mistakes, so always assume good faith of others.
 * For conflicts between users, please patiently seek mutual understanding. Please contact any admin for all types of conflicts to further solve the issue.

Rationale: Exception:
 * 1) To instill the important mindset of collaboration with different individuals as a team in this wiki.
 * 2) To calm down, single out, and settle the source of conflicts between users.
 * 3) To encourage continuous growth of this wiki's community by being friendly, patient, and assertive.
 * 4) To focus on the intention, rather than just judging a user by an action done.
 * 5) To create a more welcoming and positive atmosphere in this community.
 * ZERO TOLERENCE for any case of disruptive actions, such as spam, vandalism, personal attacks, trolling, etc., violators will be banned by any admin who catches first.

T hink Thrice Before Writing
Guideline No. 3:

Before publishing your contribution, always consider the three aspects: Rationale:
 * Relevant content - "Does it answer or relevant to the topic?"
 * Eligibility of source - "Is it from reliable source?"
 * Courtesy - "Does the word / phrase / sentence used is in nonagressive manner?"
 * 1) To achieve a presentable wiki with accurate trustable information.
 * 2) To have good ethic and responsibility in publishing any content online.
 * 3) To encourage clear written communication and reduce misunderstanding.

V erified As Registered User
Guideline No. 4:
 * All contributors in this wiki are required to log in as registered users to edit pages or participate in article page's comment section, Discussion, and Message Wall.
 * As result, all anonymous users are barred from contributing without log in as a FANDOM registered user but anyone can still create an account to join in this wiki's community.

Rationale:
 * 1) To serve as front-line filter for this wiki's protection from intentional disruptive behavious, like spam or vandalism, and unintentional consequence of over-agitated participation without reading the guidelines and policies in this wiki;
 * 2) To encourage all contributors in this wiki to be accountable and able to be identified rather than just recognized as a wide range area of an IP address. As such, only logged-in contributors will be rewarded different badges according to their effort through Achievement-enabled extension.

G uarenteed Citations & References
Guideline No. 5:
 * Provide each viewpoint or analyzed data with an actual fact supported from reliable source in any pages as the neutral stand reflection of this wiki.

Rationale:
 * 1) To acknowlege the source - where the info is obtained.
 * 2) To maintain the neutral viewpoint in any contribution.
 * 3) To combat plagiarism.