Static Shock Wiki:Policy

General Policies

• Don't engage in disruptive behavior. This includes spam, vandalism, and anything else that takes people's attention away from the wiki content towards what you're doing.
  • Don't spam. Don't advertise other sites or services. A link to another site might be useful information on a page, but not if it's purpose is to advertise that site. Even worse is if you are adding the link repeatedly, or in places where it's totally off-topic.
    • "Spam" can also mean repeatedly pasting the same thing on wikis or in chat, even if it's not an advert. Don't do that either.
  • Don't post inappropriate content. Porn, shock images, or explicit descriptions of sex aren't allowed.
  • Keep your account secure. You are responsible for your account. Even if your sibling gets onto your computer and vandalizes the wiki, your account will be held responsible. (Please let an admin know straight away if you think someone has taken over your account.)
• Be civil to other users. Remember, the people you are talking to are living, breathing individuals.
  • Don't be hateful. We don't allow language or content that encourages hatred/violence or disparages others on the basis of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, country of origin and so on.
  • Assume good faith. Consider that the person on the other end of a discussion or editing disagreement is a rational and well-intentioned being who is also trying to positively contribute to the wiki. Only take action if you have firm, solid, and objective proof to the contrary. (Disagreeing with you is not proof.)
• When in doubt, use the talk page. If you have qualms with information in/an edit made to an article, address it in the designated talk page. Everyone should know that their writing may be edited mercilessly, but it is easier to accept changes if the reasons for them are understood. If you discuss changes on the article's talk (or discussion) page before you make them, you should reach consensus faster and happier.
  • Sign your posts on talk pages using four tildes (~~~~). It gets replaced by your username and timestamp when you hit Save.
• Attribute fairly. Fandom believes in the open source movement. Creating content that can be shared and enjoyed by others is a big part of what we do. But, that doesn't mean we should ignore other's rights. Whether you use text or images under license, with the author's permission, or under "fair use" guidelines, it's always polite to give the proper attribution.