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{{Policy}} | {{Policy}}{{Nihongo|Policies and guidelines}} have been developed on {{SITENAME}} to further our goal of creating a freely editable ''Rhythm Heaven'' database. | ||
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Policies have community consensus and apply to | Policies have community consensus and apply to {{Nihongo|all editors}}. {{SITENAME}} strives to create a welcoming and fun environment for those who are civil to and assume good faith in others, seek consensus in discussions, and work toward the goal of creating an increasingly comprehensive database about everything in the ''Rhythm Heaven'' universe. | ||
Policies need to be approached with common sense; adhere to the spirit rather than the letter of the rules, and be prepared to ignore the rules on the rare occasions when they conflict with the goal of improving the wiki. | Policies need to be approached with common sense; adhere to the spirit rather than the letter of the rules, and be prepared to ignore the rules on the rare occasions when they conflict with the goal of improving the wiki. | ||
=={{SITENAME}}'s Manual of Style == | =={{SITENAME}}'s Manual of Style== | ||
{{SITENAME}} is a place where those who are fans of ''Rhythm Heaven'' can gather and share their knowledge of the series. We have two goals: The first being the best site to get accurate information on everything and anything to know about the official ''Rhythm Heaven'' series, and the second to form a friendly community where fans can gather and discuss with one another, about the series or not. | {{SITENAME}} is a place where those who are fans of ''Rhythm Heaven'' can gather and share their knowledge of the series. We have two goals: The first being the best site to get accurate information on everything and anything to know about the official ''Rhythm Heaven'' series, and the second to form a friendly community where fans can gather and discuss with one another, about the series or not. | ||
=== What we '''do''' expect === | ===What we '''do''' expect=== | ||
Like the very first Wiki that has originated, we would like to keep the tone in the articles more on the formal side. This will help keep our pages more accurate and less biased, and its just overall easier to read and understand. We want a nice community who is willing to help each other out and edit regularly (Obviously not required but definitely encouraged). | Like the very first Wiki that has originated, we would like to keep the tone in the articles more on the formal side. This will help keep our pages more accurate and less biased, and its just overall easier to read and understand. We want a nice community who is willing to help each other out and edit regularly (Obviously not required but definitely encouraged). | ||
=== What we '''do not''' expect === | ===What we '''do not''' expect=== | ||
*As a wiki dedicated to the original series, we do not accept fan art on any articles or main pages. Please try to find the official artwork for adding photos to pages. | *As a wiki dedicated to the original series, we do not accept fan art on any articles or main pages. Please try to find the official artwork for adding photos to pages. | ||
*Any biased or influential comments in any way that express your opinion on something. Again, we are only looking for true, raw information on the games. | *Any biased or influential comments in any way that express your opinion on something. Again, we are only looking for true, raw information on the games. | ||
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* Abusing multiple accounts (in other words, "sockpuppetry") | * Abusing multiple accounts (in other words, "sockpuppetry") | ||
* Creating an account with an unacceptable username | * Creating an account with an unacceptable username | ||
== Where do our policies come from? == | ==Where do our policies come from?== | ||
Generally, {{SITENAME}} policies come from multiple sources: | Generally, {{SITENAME}} policies come from multiple sources: | ||
#From a standard or good practice that has been followed subconsciously for some time because it is common sense and has become an established precedent. | #From a standard or good practice that has been followed subconsciously for some time because it is common sense and has become an established precedent. | ||
#From a deliberate proposal by a user or a group of users, usually from a forum discussion. Such proposals must achieve full community consensus before being formalized as a policy. | #From a deliberate proposal by a user or a group of users, usually from a forum discussion. Such proposals must achieve full community consensus before being formalized as a policy. | ||
Most of the policies that fall under the first category are derived from similar practices on other wikis. | Most of the policies that fall under the first category are derived from similar practices on other wikis. | ||