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{{Hatnote|This is a proposed style guideline for Community Websites. Please see the talk page for discussion.}}
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==Notability==
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{{Hatnote|This is a proposed style guideline for Community-created content. Please see the [[User_talk:Subtlefuge/Help:Style_guide/CommunityContent|Talk page]] for discussion.}}
There are many websites and resources available online that relate to Team Fortress 2. Obviously, not all of these sites can be mentioned on the Wiki. Sites that have articles about them should adhere to reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.
 
  
===Judging Notability===
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Notability of a website is judged on a set criteria listed below.
 
Note: these are just guidelines. Approval is based on user consensus, with the final decision being made by the Wiki staff.
 
  
* Mention on the Team Fortress 2 Official Blog. (Not required for a website to be considered.)
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There are many websites and resources available online that relate to ''Team Fortress 2''. Not all of this content merits coverage on this wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the official Team Fortress Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarize users with the standards we set.
* No malicious advertisements. Absolutely no malware or content warnings.
 
* No questionable (NSFW) content.
 
* Moderate to high site traffic.
 
  
==Conflict of Interest==
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Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources should be maintained and groomed to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by this wiki.
  
===Identifying a Conflict of Interest===
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==Notability of websites==
A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.
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Notability of a website is subjective, but judged on the set of guidelines listed below. Note: Approval is based on user consensus, with the final decision being made by the wiki staff.
  
===Declaring an Interest===
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In short, a website is considered notable if it meets one or more of the following criteria:
In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in websites that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in a page, you can start by stating your involvement with the website on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.
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* Involved in an event that has seen official recognition, such as a mention on the Team Fortress 2 Official Blog.
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* A "standard" or high-use tool. This is usually associated with moderate to high site traffic.
  
===Suggesting Content===
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...and does '''NOT''' meet any of the following criteria:
It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.
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* Contains malicious advertisements, malware, or produces content warnings.
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* Primarily NSFW or content that may be viewed as offensive to the average user.
  
If you believe that your website meets the notability guidelines, but is not currently represented on this Wiki, please suggest creation of a new page on The IRC channel, or any Staff Member's talk page.
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==Conflict of interest==
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===Identifying a conflict of interest===
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A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the wiki's content. Typically, users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.
  
==Edit Wars==
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===Declaring an interest===
Edit Wars occur when a user or group of users attempt to use brute force to return an article to a desired state. This creates many problems for Wiki users and staff members, and creates an antagonistic tone on the Wiki. Violators will be warned to stop, and if they do not comply, it will likely result in a ban from the Wiki.
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In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.
  
==Reminders==
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===Suggesting content===
*Content on this Wiki is permanent. Removing content from a page does not delete it. Conversely, adding content does not guarantee that it will remain in the article.
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It is recommended that users with a conflict of interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the article's Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.
  
*Owners or representatives of websites do not have rights to content entered by themselves or by other users on this Wiki.
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If you believe that your website or other content meets the notability guidelines, but is not currently represented on this wiki, please suggest creation of a new page on the IRC channel, or any Staff member's talk page.
 
 
*Users will always be warned about their behavior before any action is taken by the staff to remove privileges from their account.
 

Latest revision as of 03:31, 4 September 2011

This is a proposed style guideline for Community-created content. Please see the Talk page for discussion.

There are many websites and resources available online that relate to Team Fortress 2. Not all of this content merits coverage on this wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the official Team Fortress Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarize users with the standards we set.

Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources should be maintained and groomed to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by this wiki.

Notability of websites

Notability of a website is subjective, but judged on the set of guidelines listed below. Note: Approval is based on user consensus, with the final decision being made by the wiki staff.

In short, a website is considered notable if it meets one or more of the following criteria:

  • Involved in an event that has seen official recognition, such as a mention on the Team Fortress 2 Official Blog.
  • A "standard" or high-use tool. This is usually associated with moderate to high site traffic.

...and does NOT meet any of the following criteria:

  • Contains malicious advertisements, malware, or produces content warnings.
  • Primarily NSFW or content that may be viewed as offensive to the average user.

Conflict of interest

Identifying a conflict of interest

A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the wiki's content. Typically, users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.

Declaring an interest

In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.

Suggesting content

It is recommended that users with a conflict of interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the article's Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.

If you believe that your website or other content meets the notability guidelines, but is not currently represented on this wiki, please suggest creation of a new page on the IRC channel, or any Staff member's talk page.