The Star Spectrum Wiki:Guidelines

These are the guidelines set out for the wiki to maintain respectful behavior and what to and not to do editorially, and to help users out. We're here because we want to share our ideas, ABSOLUTELY NOT to start arguments. Please read the guide thoroughly and understandably.

If something seems off, isn't correct, and otherwise looks of wrongful doing, or you simply have a question, contact a Member of Staff. We'll try to reply when we can!

General User's Guide
Rules that apply to both regular users and those with administrative powers.
 * Because of this wiki being English by origin and in textual media, most people here are from english speaking areas and countries (Such as the United States and United Kingdom), and likely have a limited understanding of other languages, so keep that in mind when posting.
 * Keep it on topic. Content should always primarily be about star spectrum, a character in it, a location in it, a starship in it, or planned to be in it. If it's too far off-topic, it will be deleted.
 * Inappropriate information is not allowed on user profiles and user information.
 * Grant as much respect as is possible to fellow users. Disrespectful and Mocking behavior will only result in unnecessary drama, so please avoid it. People across the earth access the wiki, and as with all collaborative forms of projects, not everyone will agree. Keep discussions civil, but be open minded, kind and as neutral as can be.
 * Do not attempt to solicit personal information from others. You also cannot give out such information without their consents.
 * Don't spread rumors that cannot be sourced with evidence neutrally, fairly, and accurately.
 * Do not advertise, especially in a blatant matter.
 * Do not vandalize articles to be untrue, unproductive, and false, nor should you make any other absurd edits to the contents themselves.
 * Impersonation is not tolerated and will result in being blocked - especially for destruction, humiliation, satisfaction, and more or simply due to past arguments and disagreements.
 * Do not use sockpuppets to get around blocks and return, especially to do whatever action you did prior that led to your block, as the alt will be blocked too and the original block extended on the main profile.
 * Spamming, usually of nonsensical and crude posts, is prohibited.
 * Anything made to solicit upvotes, replies, and other attention towards you will be deleted.
 * Try to find existing discussions and material first before making something. The search bar can help find content in articles identical to what you're posting, and try the filters on discussions to see if there is already a ongoing discussion. If the discussion already exists, we suggest to contribute to it instead of opening up a new one for the same purpose. If it already exists, but hasn't been continued for quite some time, then we suggest making a new thread.
 * While commenting on old threads that have not been talked about in awhile is fine, it's likely that it doesn't need further replies or has ended, so only comment on them if there's a purpose and reason behind it.
 * Don't edit the profiles of other users without their permissions. You have control over your own, but not theirs.
 * Supplement yourself in a argument with all viewpoints necessary (including your own), support them with proper facts (past or present), and reliably source content.
 * Don't go on the defensive for a friend with no responsible, reasonable defense. If your friend has done wrong to the site, only testaments and evidence with high amounts of detail and reasoning is to be considered, otherwise, it's better to let the time of their block pass, as if not, they may never learn from their mistakes.
 * No kangaroo courting. The administrators and moderators will decide what's final in the midst of arguments and other such issues.
 * Do not ignore the guidelines, especially in a deliberate manner of which is to break them. Ignoring these guidelines is not a excusable reasoning to break them.

To The Admins and Mods
These rules apply especially to administrators and moderators, but depending on the context, may (and just may) apply to standard users too.
 * Don't abuse your powers to damage the wiki and it's contents, and break the general guidelines, especially as the powers could allow for further damages then normally. In other words, no playing god, for The Founder giveth, and the founder taketh away.
 * Don't use your permissions as a excuse to break the general rules. You're not above them simply because you have them, and you got the powers because of your capability of understanding the rules among other reasons.
 * Make sure to practice good faith and kindness to lower-ranking users.