Welcome to the Imperial Archives! The main source of information in the Galactic Empire. Be sure to check out the Editing Protocol before making new pages or editing articles. If you need help feel free to contact the Archives manager at archives@swc-empire.com !
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#The Galactic Archive Staff may create and edit any part of the [[Galactic Archives]] including articles, talk pages, categories and so on. | #The Galactic Archive Staff may create and edit any part of the [[Galactic Archives]] including articles, talk pages, categories and so on. | ||
#Articles may be locked by the Galactic Archive Staff in order to prevent further editing or vandalism. A Sysop (Administrator) will often leave a message saying why the article was locked and if it's going to be opened any time in the future. | #Articles may be locked by the Galactic Archive Staff in order to prevent further editing or vandalism. A Sysop (Administrator) will often leave a message saying why the article was locked and if it's going to be opened any time in the future. | ||
| − | #Ranks are -NOT- positions therefore you may not place your rank or rank bar inside your position box nor may you make up positions that that | + | #Ranks are -NOT- positions therefore you may not place your rank or rank bar inside your position box, nor may you make up positions that that Empire does not use and use them in your position box |
#Upon completion of a new page or an edit, one must use the <big>'''Preview button'''</big> '''''before''''' pressing the Save Page Button. Repeating to save the same page over and over in a short period of time will result in a temporary ban. | #Upon completion of a new page or an edit, one must use the <big>'''Preview button'''</big> '''''before''''' pressing the Save Page Button. Repeating to save the same page over and over in a short period of time will result in a temporary ban. | ||
#A member can create how many articles he/she may wish that are useful and relevant to the Galactic Archive. One may create an article about his/her character, his/her ships and even one NPC character which exists in the Combine and is close to him/her. He/she may not create excessive amounts of pages about his NPC family or other characters dead or alive. He/she should contain those characters in his/her own page and not make a new for each one. Repeating to create more and more articles about non existent content will result in a permanent ban. | #A member can create how many articles he/she may wish that are useful and relevant to the Galactic Archive. One may create an article about his/her character, his/her ships and even one NPC character which exists in the Combine and is close to him/her. He/she may not create excessive amounts of pages about his NPC family or other characters dead or alive. He/she should contain those characters in his/her own page and not make a new for each one. Repeating to create more and more articles about non existent content will result in a permanent ban. | ||
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#Recreating pages that had been deleted in the past is not allowed. If you wish to make a query to the Galactic Archive about a deleted article, contact the Staff at their IRC channel, #cmg-empire-galaxyarchives. | #Recreating pages that had been deleted in the past is not allowed. If you wish to make a query to the Galactic Archive about a deleted article, contact the Staff at their IRC channel, #cmg-empire-galaxyarchives. | ||
#One may not create an article to insult someone or debate on a personal matter. These issues can be handled in a Private Message or in the article's talk page. A member may not add sexual content. | #One may not create an article to insult someone or debate on a personal matter. These issues can be handled in a Private Message or in the article's talk page. A member may not add sexual content. | ||
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== Talk Pages == | == Talk Pages == | ||
Revision as of 00:27, 19 January 2011
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Contents
Introduction
The official protocol of the Galactic Archives. This protocol must be followed by everyone using the wiki and contributing. If you wish to help and make articles or edit, you will have to follow these rules. Any person who violates the rules, will be warned one time prior to a ban. If you violate the rules after the warning, you will be banned for a period of a week. If you violate the rules after your one week ban, the ban may be permanent. Read this protocol wisely and embrace it.
Galactic Archive Staff
The v Staff is the Administrator group for this Archive, following their guidelines and rules is mandatory.
- The Galactic Archive Team has a final decision on all articles.
- Insulting the Galactic Archive Staff will result in a temporary ban.
- Arguing with the Galactic Archive Staff will have the same effect.
Accounts
- Account registration in the Galactic Archives is compulsory.
- GE members must use their Combine Handles as their Galactic Archive Account name.
- Only one account is allowed per member.
- IP Addresses whose been permanently banned will not be allowed to come back in unless stated otherwise by the Director of the Imperial Security Bureau. An investigation will be made and the owner of the IP Address will be required to explain himself if he wishes to return to the Galactic Archive.
Editing Protocol
- The Galactic Archive Staff may create and edit any part of the Galactic Archives including articles, talk pages, categories and so on.
- Articles may be locked by the Galactic Archive Staff in order to prevent further editing or vandalism. A Sysop (Administrator) will often leave a message saying why the article was locked and if it's going to be opened any time in the future.
- Ranks are -NOT- positions therefore you may not place your rank or rank bar inside your position box, nor may you make up positions that that Empire does not use and use them in your position box
- Upon completion of a new page or an edit, one must use the Preview button before pressing the Save Page Button. Repeating to save the same page over and over in a short period of time will result in a temporary ban.
- A member can create how many articles he/she may wish that are useful and relevant to the Galactic Archive. One may create an article about his/her character, his/her ships and even one NPC character which exists in the Combine and is close to him/her. He/she may not create excessive amounts of pages about his NPC family or other characters dead or alive. He/she should contain those characters in his/her own page and not make a new for each one. Repeating to create more and more articles about non existent content will result in a permanent ban.
- Articles which relate to Real Life events are not allowed. The Galactic Archive is an IC information center, everything written here is either RP or Combine related information.
- Vandalizing an Article is strictly prohibited. One may not write spam or commercials in articles, create empty pages, erase content from articles, write nonsense in article and so on. Users who vandalize the Galactic Archive will be banned with minimal chance of returning back after investigation.
- Members are responsible for their own pages, users may not edit one's character page without his permission. However, minor edits such as fixing spelling and grammar mistakes are allowed to be done by everyone and is even encouraged.
- The content you put in your article is your decision alone, and it must be made by you. Copying lines and general ideas from another character's article will not be tolerated.
- If one shall create an article about his Combine character, the Article's name must be like the character's name, no exceptions. Sysops will delete articles with incorrect names.
- Recreating pages that had been deleted in the past is not allowed. If you wish to make a query to the Galactic Archive about a deleted article, contact the Staff at their IRC channel, #cmg-empire-galaxyarchives.
- One may not create an article to insult someone or debate on a personal matter. These issues can be handled in a Private Message or in the article's talk page. A member may not add sexual content.
Talk Pages
- One may edit his talk page to include whatever he wishes such as working list, personal notes or reminders and everything else he feels important to note. He/she should bear in mind that information is visible for all to see.
- Talk Pages with past discussions in them may not be deleted or cleaned. Such conversations may be useful for future reference.
- One may not insult someone in their talk page immaturely, or harass them for no reason. Such personal attacks will result in a permanent ban with no chance of returning to the Archive.
- A person must identify himself by adding his signature after posting in any Talk page. The add signature image looks like this
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Spam Control (For SysOps only)
In order to effectively halt spam entirely on the wiki for a while certain things must be done. If there is another attack in the future you are not to delete the spam page instead:
- Edit the page and erase it's content
- Lock the page to SysOp level
- Block the spam-bot's IP address.
Categories
- Categories are used to organize articles better. All pages are highly encouraged to be categorized. One may not create irrelevant categories, any attempt will be punished.
- Reorganizing articles is not allowed unless given permission from the ImpWiki Staff. Everything is ordered in the best way so you can enjoy a better way of navigation through pages. If you have a suggestion to make please contact the Galactic Archives Team at their IRC channel, #cmg-empire-galaxyarchives.
Content of Pages
- Obscene content, offensive material, ridiculously unneeded information and everything under the PG-13 rules will be removed from articles and talk pages without notice. This is strictly prohibited. Those who include such information will be punished and banned.
- Some information about you or your character may be classified. Such as your Unit information or which branch you belong to. Unless given permission, this information should be removed from your page. Other things such as past service positions and medals are allowed.
Images
- Although uploading images option is disabled, linking to offensive or copyrighted images is not allowed.
The Above rules will be enforced on all users and articles, be aware to your actions.
For all questions please contact Sebastian Alfan or any of the Galactic Archives' staff members. The rules above may be changed and edited at any time, please keep an eye on this article.
