Assassin's Creed Wiki:Community guidelines - Revision history

imported>Darman36: /Editing standards: codified rules and conventions/ Just minor typos

2025-07-18T21:55:27Z

Editing standards: codified rules and conventions: Just minor typos

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	Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately sanctioned for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of administrators and moderators to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms take time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.		Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately sanctioned for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of administrators and moderators to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms take time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.

	Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to sanctions, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Blocking Policy\|blocking policy]], it is the responsibility of a administrator or moderator to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is ~~wilfully~~ ignoring or violating wiki standards.		Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to sanctions, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Blocking Policy\|blocking policy]], it is the responsibility of an administrator or moderator to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is willfully ignoring or violating wiki standards.

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imported>Amnestyyy: Minor updates to stay in line with current policy

2025-07-18T19:59:47Z

Minor updates to stay in line with current policy

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	All contributors (also known as editors) are expected to familiarize themselves with the '''[[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Manual of Style\|Assassin's Creed Wiki's Manual of Style]]''', which serves as the '''codified rules''' on the formatting style and writing direction of the website. In addition to the manual of style, contributors should take care to note that the wiki also has uncodified '''conventions''' on formatting practices that have developed organically over time from consensus-building. Conventions do not have the same authoritative weight as the manual of style, but they should be respected. Together, these make up the standards of editing on the Assassin's Creed Wiki.		All contributors (also known as editors) are expected to familiarize themselves with the '''[[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Manual of Style\|Assassin's Creed Wiki's Manual of Style]]''', which serves as the '''codified rules''' on the formatting style and writing direction of the website. In addition to the manual of style, contributors should take care to note that the wiki also has uncodified '''conventions''' on formatting practices that have developed organically over time from consensus-building. Conventions do not have the same authoritative weight as the manual of style, but they should be respected. Together, these make up the standards of editing on the Assassin's Creed Wiki.

	Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately ~~penalized~~ for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of ~~members of the Bureau (i.e. the~~ administrators and moderators) to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms take time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.		Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately sanctioned for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of administrators and moderators to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms take time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.

	Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to ~~penalties~~, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:~~Moderation~~ Policy\|~~moderation~~ policy]], it is the responsibility of a ~~member of the Bureau~~ to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is wilfully ignoring or violating wiki standards.		Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to sanctions, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Blocking Policy\|blocking policy]], it is the responsibility of a administrator or moderator to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is wilfully ignoring or violating wiki standards.

	For editing errors alone, a Bureau member must abide by the moderation track and issue warning or bans at progressive stages and not skip stages. Where a contributor is situated along the moderation track is predicated on a Bureau member taking the action to move them. Thus, no matter how many times a contributor has violated editing standards, a third offence—which merits an official first-level warning—has not yet been officially counted against them if a Bureau member has not yet informed them on their talk page about the error two times. Even if a contributor is persisting in their violations of editing standards after having been informed twice, a Bureau member may choose to be lenient at their own discretion and not issue a warning for the third stage on the moderation track. If bureau members later decide that a warning should have been issued earlier, they may not retroactively decide that a stage has been missed and count multiple stages at once or skip ahead.
	:'''Note:''' ''The process outlined here pertains only to violations of editing standards as penalties for other offences, such as spam, vandalism, edit warring, and ban evasion, begin at higher stages of the moderation track.''

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imported>Sol Pacificus: /* Editing standards: codified rules and conventions */

2023-11-12T15:37:35Z

Editing standards: codified rules and conventions

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	All contributors (also known as editors) are expected to familiarize themselves with the '''[[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Manual of Style\|Assassin's Creed Wiki's Manual of Style]]''', which serves as the '''codified rules''' on the formatting style and writing direction of the website. In addition to the manual of style, contributors should take care to note that the wiki also has uncodified '''conventions''' on formatting practices that have developed organically over time from consensus-building. Conventions do not have the same authoritative weight as the manual of style, but they should be respected. Together, these make up the standards of editing on the Assassin's Creed Wiki.		All contributors (also known as editors) are expected to familiarize themselves with the '''[[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Manual of Style\|Assassin's Creed Wiki's Manual of Style]]''', which serves as the '''codified rules''' on the formatting style and writing direction of the website. In addition to the manual of style, contributors should take care to note that the wiki also has uncodified '''conventions''' on formatting practices that have developed organically over time from consensus-building. Conventions do not have the same authoritative weight as the manual of style, but they should be respected. Together, these make up the standards of editing on the Assassin's Creed Wiki.

	Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately penalized for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of members of the Bureau (i.e. the administrators and moderators) to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms ~~takes~~ time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.		Because familiarity with the standards is a learning process, contributors will not be immediately penalized for deviating from them or making errors. While it is the responsibility of contributors to read and consult the manual of style, it is also the responsibility of members of the Bureau (i.e. the administrators and moderators) to correct and remind them of editing standards and to help them improve their writing. This is especially the case in regards to conventions, which being unwritten norms take time for new contributors to learn and be accustomed to.

	Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to penalties, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Moderation Policy\|moderation policy]], it is the responsibility of a member of the Bureau to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is wilfully ignoring or violating wiki standards.		Edits which contravene the manual of style and conventions are not normally subject to penalties, but repeated violations when the contributor is expected to have become well-informed of the standards are disruptive to the wiki and may eventually warrant a warning. As stipulated in the [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Moderation Policy\|moderation policy]], it is the responsibility of a member of the Bureau to apprise a contributor of their mistakes, and it is at their discretion to issue a warning when they determine that a contributor is wilfully ignoring or violating wiki standards.

imported>Sol Pacificus at 15:34, 12 November 2023

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 ;(h) Not being aware does not make you exempt.
 :It is every user's own responsibility to make sure they are following the rules. Not knowing about them does not mean they may be excused from violating the rules.
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imported>Sol Pacificus at 06:30, 11 November 2023

2023-11-11T06:30:41Z

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	:As an extension of the Assassin's Creed Wiki community, interactions and conduct between users on that platform are, for the purposes of moderation, equivalent to interactions and conduct on the Assassin's Creed Wiki website itself.		:As an extension of the Assassin's Creed Wiki community, interactions and conduct between users on that platform are, for the purposes of moderation, equivalent to interactions and conduct on the Assassin's Creed Wiki website itself.

	:Our Discord server rules are the same as our Assassin's Creed Wiki rules, and a user who receives a warning or ban on our Discord server for violation of the rules will also be banned on the Assassin's Creed Wiki and vice versa. For example, harassment of another user on the Discord platform constitutes harassment of that user all the same. That they are separate platforms is not a suitable defence against sanctions on the wiki.		:Our Discord server rules are the same as our Assassin's Creed Wiki rules, and a user who receives a warning or ban on our Discord server for violation of the rules will also be banned on the Assassin's Creed Wiki and vice versa. For example, harassment of another user on the Discord platform constitutes harassment of that user all the same. Likewise for the safety of wiki users, posting NSFW images on the Discord server, such as graphic photos of gore or sexual exploitation, will also be treated as the equivalent of having uploaded such images on the wiki. That they are separate platforms is not a suitable defence against sanctions on the wiki.

	;(h) Not being aware does not make you exempt.		;(h) Not being aware does not make you exempt.
	:It is every user's own responsibility to make sure they are following the rules. Not knowing about them does not mean they may be excused from violating the rules.		:It is every user's own responsibility to make sure they are following the rules. Not knowing about them does not mean they may be excused from violating the rules.

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imported>Sol Pacificus: /* I. Civility and etiquette */

2023-11-10T17:37:20Z

I. Civility and etiquette

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	:"Being blunt" is not an excuse for a lack of civility, etiquette, and consideration towards others. Likewise, being corrected for poor edits or reprimanded for disruptive behaviour should not be construed as a lack of civility.		:"Being blunt" is not an excuse for a lack of civility, etiquette, and consideration towards others. Likewise, being corrected for poor edits or reprimanded for disruptive behaviour should not be construed as a lack of civility.

	:When one has an earnest issue with another user, a good rule-of-thumb for etiquette is to state in terms of ego's own observation, thoughts, or beliefs (e.g. "I believe that you…, "I think that you…", "I feel that you…", "My impression was…") as opposed to making a direct accusation about alter (e.g. "You are…"). The {{wiki\|truth value\|truth-value}} of one's statement then depend on whether or not one had observed, thought, or believed in that way, as opposed to whether or not the observation, thought, or belief itself is correct. In other words, they can argue whether your thoughts and opinions are right, as well as whether you were justified in forming that opinion, but they cannot argue the very fact that you have that thought or that you have felt a certain way—and vice versa. This also helps to practice separating one's own opinions about another person from facts about that person. Not merely a means of softening tone, this is a logical tool that functions to more clearly distinguish a statement about an issue with another user ~~and~~ a personal attack against them.		:When one has an earnest issue with another user, a good rule-of-thumb for etiquette is to state in terms of ego's own observation, thoughts, or beliefs (e.g. "I believe that you…, "I think that you…", "I feel that you…", "My impression was…") as opposed to making a direct accusation about alter (e.g. "You are…"). The {{wiki\|truth value\|truth-value}} of one's statement then depend on whether or not one had observed, thought, or believed in that way, as opposed to whether or not the observation, thought, or belief itself is correct. In other words, they can argue whether your thoughts and opinions are right, as well as whether you were justified in forming that opinion, but they cannot argue the very fact that you have that thought or that you have felt a certain way—and vice versa. This also helps to practice separating one's own opinions about another person from facts about that person. Not merely a means of softening tone, this is a logical tool that functions to more clearly distinguish a statement about an issue with another user from a personal attack against them.

	;(e) Spam and vandalism are prohibited.		;(e) Spam and vandalism are prohibited.

imported>Sol Pacificus at 17:35, 10 November 2023

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 '''Welcome to the wiki! This page lists some of the guidelines you have to follow while taking part in the Assassin's Creed Wiki community.'''
-==Guidelines==
+==I. Civility and etiquette==
-#'''Behave normally.''' You will never be asked to be "nice" or not use foul language. This is common decency. Repeated violation is grounds for sanctions.
+;(a) Basic decency
-#'''No complaining to other users.''' Users who ask for something from another wiki user and are refused it should not fill the wiki with complaining, which is grounds for sanctions. It is acceptable to be persistent, but ''in a mature manner.''
+:Be nice and treat people with respect and courtesy. Keep discussions civil and be open-minded about differing opinions. Do not comment just to provoke.
-Violation of these guidelines is grounds for warnings. Repeated warnings or major violations may result in blocks of unspecified length. Repeated blocks will result in a permanent ban. Please consult an [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Staff|administrator or moderator]] if you have any questions.
+;(b) No discrimination
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imported>Atvelonis at 21:28, 8 July 2020

2020-07-08T21:28:18Z

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	Violation of these guidelines is grounds for warnings. Repeated warnings or major violations may result in blocks of unspecified length. Repeated blocks will result in a permanent ban. Please consult an [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Staff\|administrator or moderator]] if you have any questions.		Violation of these guidelines is grounds for warnings. Repeated warnings or major violations may result in blocks of unspecified length. Repeated blocks will result in a permanent ban. Please consult an [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Staff\|administrator or moderator]] if you have any questions.

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imported>Slate Vesper: Minor typo.

2015-05-21T20:43:24Z

Minor typo.

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	#'''Not being aware does not make you exempt.''' It is your own responsibility to make sure you are following the rules. Not knowing about them does not mean you can violate the rules.		#'''Not being aware does not make you exempt.''' It is your own responsibility to make sure you are following the rules. Not knowing about them does not mean you can violate the rules.

	Violation of these guidelines is grounds for warnings. Repeated warnings or major violations may result in blocks of unspecified ~~lenght~~. Repeated blocks will result in a permanent ban. Please consult an [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Staff\|administrator or moderator]] if you have any questions.		Violation of these guidelines is grounds for warnings. Repeated warnings or major violations may result in blocks of unspecified length. Repeated blocks will result in a permanent ban. Please consult an [[Assassin's Creed Wiki:Staff\|administrator or moderator]] if you have any questions.

imported>Master Sima Yi at 16:16, 13 May 2015

2015-05-13T16:16:15Z

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	==Guidelines==		==Guidelines==
	#'''Behave normally.''' You will never be asked to be "nice" or not use foul language. This is common decency. Repeated violation is grounds for sanctions.		#'''Behave normally.''' You will never be asked to be "nice" or not use foul language. This is common decency. Repeated violation is grounds for sanctions.
	#'''No complaining.''' Users who ask for something from another wiki user and are refused it should not fill the wiki with complaining, which is grounds for sanctions. It is acceptable to be persistent, but ''in a mature manner.''		#'''No complaining to other users.''' Users who ask for something from another wiki user and are refused it should not fill the wiki with complaining, which is grounds for sanctions. It is acceptable to be persistent, but ''in a mature manner.''
	#'''Refrain from discussing real-world politics and/or religion in community forums or blogs.''' More often than not these result in unwanted arguments or bad discussions.		#'''Refrain from discussing real-world politics and/or religion in community forums or blogs.''' More often than not these result in unwanted arguments or bad discussions.
	#'''Assassin's Creed Wiki's official language: [[Wikipedia:English language\|English]].''' We don't care if it's British or American, as long as it's not "L33t" or "TXT." Abbreviations are fine, but keep it within reason.		#'''Assassin's Creed Wiki's official language: [[Wikipedia:English language\|English]].''' We don't care if it's British or American, as long as it's not "L33t" or "TXT." Abbreviations are fine, but keep it within reason.