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Previous versions can be viewed via page history. Discussion about this protocol can be found on [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/112452 Forum Node 112452].
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This page is a subpage of the [[SpiralKnights:Style guide|Style Guide]].
  
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==Introduction==
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Pages in the [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllPages&from=A&to=a&namespace=2 Userspace] and [[:Category:Guilds|(Guild)]] pages of the Spiral Knights Wiki are considered to be free format within [http://www.spiralknights.com/tos.xhtml The Spiral Knights Terms of Service].  
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This protocol describes how users should behave when editing "pseudo personal space" that is not associated with their account.  
  
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It is generally unacceptable and extremely taboo to edit (Guild) pages, or pages in the userspace that are not associated with your user account. A user's page is their own design, and it is assumed that each edit they make is of their volition and intentional.
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Certain changes have to be made to maintain the wiki project. Edits are considered justified if they are in accordance with this protocol.
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Edits to the pages and subpages of (Guild)s and the userspace are justified if:
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'''1)''' The user page is clearly a spam bot. Simply replace all content with '''<nowiki>{{delete}}-spam</nowiki>'''.
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The following are considered to be pseudo personal space:
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*Any pages and subpages in the [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllPages&from=A&to=a&namespace=2 Userspace] (does not include [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Special%3AAllPages&from=A&to=a&namespace=3 User talk])
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*Pages with (Guild) in the title. See [[:Category:Guilds]].
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*All other pages, entities, and/or namespaces are not considered by this protocol.
  
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'''2)''' Content of the user page interferes with the wiki as a whole, a.k.a the "wiki project." This includes:
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==Considerations==
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Before editing, be sure another user is not actively working on a page to avoid edit conflicts. A safe bet is to see if a user has not edited the page for at least 24 hours.
  
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:'''2.1)''' File usage - updating file names so old, out of date, or poorly named versions of files that are used officially in the mainspace can be deleted. Deletion is necessary so the file is no longer a confusing and/or a low quality duplicate.
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It is best to avoid disrupting the "look" of the user's page. Instead of replacing the issue with empty space (removal), update the page with the most current linking, file, etc. so the page appears to be unchanged. Sometimes conflict and/or effort is too great, so removal of the issue is an appropriate solution.
  
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:'''2.2)''' If the user is using a template in a way that disrupts category organization or mainspace linking.  
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Before saving changes, remember to provide a concise description in the summary box. Always refer to the appropriate section(s) in this protocol - this will likely suffice as the edit summary.
  
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:'''2.3)''' If the user page is clearly a user page, but not in the userspace. Move content to the editor's user page and discuss the issue on their talk page. Place '''<nowiki>{{delete}}-user pages belong only in the userspace</nowiki>''' on the appropriate page.
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:'''2.4)''' If the page is a guild page with an incorrect title. Lowercase (guild) or lack of (Guild) must be rectified. Move the page to "GUILDNAME (Guild)," as per format outlined in [[Help:Creating a guild page]]. This is separate from the userspace.
 
  
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'''3)''' The user has made a duplicate account and/or participated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sock_puppetry Sock Puppetry]. Resolve any conflicts by merging and moving content, placing delete tags where appropriate, and discussing the issue(s) on the user's talk page. These issues could be quite serious and might require admin attention.
 
  
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'''4)''' The user has given permission for edits not covered by this protocol. Proof of permission must be provided by the user on the user's talk page, along with a list of pages the user gives permission to edit (or simply "all"). To help with the issue(s), the user should outline their desires clearly along with consent. The user should close the permissive window when the desired outcome is reached with a reply on their talk page. 
 
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*A post on the forums, peripheral permission through "friends of the user" and so on, screenshots of in-game messages, and any other potential sources are not sufficient proof (though requests should be noted and participants should be referred to this necessary proof of permission step in this protocol). This is because it is difficult to confirm the user is indeed granting permission, when alternate accounts can be abused and names can be changed in-game as well as on the forums. On the wiki users maintain one account per person (see section 3).
 
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*It is generally preferable to teach the user how to do what they want, as editor time is volunteer and very valuable and in general the userspace should not be edited, as emphasized by this protocol. This way, the user will likely be able to solve their own issues, so editors will not have to concern themselves with the userspace more than needed. Provide advice politely by writing clear edit summaries as well as linking to any template documentation, format tricks, or section(s) of the Style Guide on the user's talk page.
 
  
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'''5)''' The page is a user's talk page. Talk pages are used to communicate with each other. Please do not remove content from talk pages (even your own) unless it is spam, a personal attack, not related to the wiki (casual chat), or the content is being archived. If content is removed, it can be viewed in the talk page history, as well as restored from there.
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1) The page is clearly spam.
  
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If edits have been made to the userspace that do not fall under these exceptions, and/or are clearly malevolent edits, then the page should be restored to a previous version via history with the following in the edit summary: <br> ''Undo unjustified edit(s)/sabotage by user:"USERNAME." See "Userspace Protocol" in the Style Guide for details.''
 
  
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Before editing in relation to any of the above exceptions, make sure the user is not actively working on their page to avoid an edit conflict. A safe bet is to see if the user has not edited the page in the last 3 days. This is usually not an issue, as users come and go and pages are usually left alone for years and require maintenance for the above reasons as the game (and therefore the wiki) updates with significant changes.
 
  
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It is best to avoid disrupting the "look" of the user's page, out of respect for the individual. Instead of deleting or removing the issue, update it as best you can with the most current terminology, mainspace file, etc., and/or make a [[:Category:User-Specific Templates|User-Specific Template]] so the page appears to be unaffected. Switches can be added to certain templates to fix category issues. Sometimes conflict is too great, so removal of the issue is the only solution.
 
  
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Before saving changes, remember to clearly and briefly summarize your edit clearly in the summary box. Always refer to the appropriate exception(s) in this policy - frequently this suffices as the edit summary, unless you wish to be ultra polite and specific.
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'''Procedure(s)''':
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*Replace all content with '''<nowiki>{{delete}}-spam</nowiki>'''. An admin will eventually ban the associated user.
  
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'''Explanation''':
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General citation for the above rules:
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*This behavior takes advantage of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperlink hyperlinking] to increase [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization hits in search engines] by using the wiki's hosting space. This is essentially advertising the spammer does not have to pay for and is considered harmful to the wiki project.
  
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Ownership_of_content Ownership of content] - User pages are part of the wiki and are subject to changes that need to be made.
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'''Examples on this Wiki:'''
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*[[Special:Log/block|Special:Log/block]] search for ''spamming links to external sites''
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*[[Special:Log/delete|Special:Log/delete]] search for ''Vandalism: content was'' (not all deletion logs with this summary pertain to spam)
  
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Talk_page_guidelines#User_talk_pages Wikipedia policy for talk page content management]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#ADVERTISING Wikipedia: It's not for advertising]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Spam Wikipedia: Spam]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spambot#Forum_spambots Wikipedia: Spambot Functions]
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages Wikipedia's Policy for user pages], with specific emphasis on:
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#Images%20that%20would%20bring%20the%20project%20into%20disrepute Images that would bring the project into disrepute] (section)
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*[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:User_page#Editing_someone_else.27s_page MediaWiki's policy for editing the pages of others] - specifically, ''"...a user cannot avoid administrator attention or appropriate project notices and communications by merely demanding their talk page is not posted to."
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Several of these reasons are similar to other reasons listed in this protocol. They differ because they are specifically concerned with the mainspace, as well as requiring slightly different procedures and considerations.
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2.1) Inappropriate file usage
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'''Procedure(s)''':
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*Remove usage of the file(s). This can be done by completely removing file usage, or replacement with acceptable names.
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*Add '''<nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki>''' to the bad file(s).
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'''Explanation''':
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*Users can edit pseudo personal space in order to remove usage of a file if the file interferes with the wiki project. A file interferes with the wiki project if it is a low quality duplicate of a file functioning in the mainspace, has a name that is inconsistent with an ideal naming system in the mainspace, or has a name that is far too similar to other files in use. A file is also harmful to the wiki project if it brings the project into disrepute or reveals content that has not been released. Bad files have to be deleted in order to prevent confusing propagation around the wiki for various technical reasons. Bad files are eventually deleted by admins, but this can only be formally done if the file is not in use, hence the need for editing.
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*This does not pertain to correctly named files. If these are low quality or out of date, simply upload a new version - but only if the file is used in the mainspace. Files that seem to be for exclusive use in pseudo personal space should not be tagged for deletion unless they bring the project into disrepute or break ToS.
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'''Examples on this Wiki''':
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*Admin: [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3ATeaParty&diff=117924&oldid=104652 do not upload duplicates of files that already exist]
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*Admin: [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3AClotho&diff=224697&oldid=224361 "correct the name in whatever pages the 'bad' name linked to"]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Files_for_discussion Wikipedia: When to tag files for deletion] (emphasis on low quality)
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#Images_that_would_bring_the_project_into_disrepute Wikipedia: Images that would bring the project into disrepute]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Duplicate Wikipedia: Duplicate files are bad]
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:(because this is a gaming wiki, we have to make certain exceptions, in case visuals are updated to be specific - this happened with costume icons. Each entity gets its own associated images, even if these images are the exact same as others. This is the case with several stats, ability, and accessory icon images. This protocol does not consider these mainspace issues).
 
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'''Procedure(s)''':
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*Remove usage of the entity if conflict is too great.
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*Replace templates with [[:Category:User-Specific Templates|User-Specific Template]] with specialized switches if necessary so desired format is retained.
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*Adjust coding of template with a switch, then edit the user page so category=no.
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*Fix navigation content which registers as [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Special:DoubleRedirects Double Redirects] or [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Special:BrokenRedirects broken redirects] by linking to the final destination.
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'''Explanation''':
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*In order to maintain high quality navigation of a wiki so that users may find content easily by searching, using "go," or using categories, pseudo personal space should not register for said navigation.
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*Edits should be made in order to retain the functionality of special pages such as [[Special:WantedFiles]]. We cannot isolate the function of these "Special:" pages to a specific namespace. There are several solutions in place (see [[Things to do]]), but the best solution is to remove the call from the page by either editing a relevant template with a switch or deleting the call. Unless requested, it is inappropriate for a user to upload an image for specific use by another user in pseudo personal space.
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'''Examples on this Wiki''':
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User%3AHarlemShake&diff=187705&oldid=185668 Implementing a User-Specific Template]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#Categories.2C_templates_that_add_categories.2C_and_redirects Wikipedia:User Pages don't belong in categories]
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'''Procedure(s)''':
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*Remove the issue.
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*Add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> if necessary. This might be needed for files or inappropriate page titles, etc.
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*Notify an admin immediately through the [http://wiki.spiralknights.com/Support_Portal support portal].
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'''Explanation''':
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*This usually consists of swearing, offensive content, links to offensive content, and uploading unreleased content obtained from the files or an external program such as spiral spy.
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'''Examples on this Wiki''':
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Gremlin_Brothers_%28Guild%29&diff=162311&oldid=162303 removing bad content is simple]
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3AClotho&diff=163164&oldid=163151 notifying an admin via talk page] (it would likely be faster to use the support portal)
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*[[Special:Log/block|Special:Log/block]] search for ''vandalism''
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*[http://www.spiralknights.com/tos.xhtml Terms of Service]
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*Move content to the user's page. Access the user's page by viewing history and clicking the contributor's name. You might have to create the page with this content.
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*Add '''<nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki>''' tag to redirects of user names in inappropriate namespaces to user pages.
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*User pages and subpages simply do not belong outside of the userspace in any way.
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User%3AZetta_Lux%2FHuskyredz&diff=36850&oldid=36446 Moving a user page to the Userspace]
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*A warning that shows above the edit window under certain circumstances:<br>
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<font color="red">'''User account "NAME" is not registered. User pages need to be created under the account name, NOT the knight name. Pages for non-existent account names will be DELETED.'''</font>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#Userspace_and_mainspace Wikipedia: User pages do not belong in the mainspace]
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*Move content to NAME (Guild) with the "move" command (don't simply copy/paste content into the target page)
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*If the guild is retired, or "dead," add <nowiki>[[Cateogry:Guilds|retired]]</nowiki> to bottom of page. Only do so if format suggests the guild is dead - the creators and/or current editors of the page have blanked it, or stated as much somewhere on the page. It must be obvious via edits on the page, not an observational opinion of activity in-game.
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*Guild pages need to be organized and fundamentally formatted in this manner so they can easily be found. They are otherwise free format.
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Legends_Reborn_%28Guild%29&diff=194806&oldid=133429 moving a page to the correct name]
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*[[Help:Creating a guild page]]
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*Move content to appropriate page(s), or paste content under the content of existing page(s) so work is not lost.
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*On this wiki, we maintain one account per person. Multiple accounts make communication via talk pages difficult and might have a role in ban evasion.
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*[[Special:Log/block|Special:Log/block]] and search for ''Abusing multiple accounts.''
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Sock_puppetry Wikipedia: Sock Puppetry]
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*It is unacceptable to harm the wiki in any way. User pages are part of the wiki, so it is unacceptable to harm them.
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*The malevolent edit must be obvious. There might be an inside joke between guild members editing their guild page which seems similar to vandalism, for example. As long as "joke edits" do not violate the ToS or interfere with the Wiki Project, the page should be left alone. If you are uncertain and suspicious, bring the issue up on the page's talk page.
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*[http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=Gremlin_Brothers_%28Guild%29&diff=177997&oldid=177794 undoing sabotage]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Vandalism Wikipedia: Vandalism is prohibited]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Cleaning_up_vandalism Wikipedia: Cleaning up vandalism]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Vandalism#User_and_user_talk_page_vandalism Wikipedia: User and user talk page vandalism]
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*The user should close the issue (and therefore close permission) by stating so on their talk page when the desired outcome(s) are achieved.
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*Permission must be given via the user's talk page due to significant issues with alternate account abuse and identification authentication. Users are able to change their names in-game with a [[Name Change Pass]] and use different names on the forums. Forum requests, screensots of in-game messages, and any other sources are not sufficient proof of permission.
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*Editors should take notice of requests made from elsewhere, and notify the user of the necessary permission step. Remember, the wiki is edited by volunteers, and time is valuable - so make sure you really need help before making a request. Editors should not be expected to design and maintain pages for other users.
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*If the user is unable to edit their page to give permission, this is a separate issue that should be taken up with support.
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'''Citation''':
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*This is specific to Spiral Knights and developed by the Spiral Knights community. Please read comments associated with [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/112452#comment-1016853 comment #5] in this editor development thread.
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==About==
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This protocol specifically pertains to pseudo personal space. It should not be used as a reference for edits made to pages which are not considered by this protocol. See other topics covered by the Style Guide instead.
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It is a social taboo to edit pseudo personal space that is not associated with your account.{{fn|https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:User_page#Editing_someone_else.27s_page}} It is assumed that each edit made by a user to their pseudo personal space is of their volition and intentional. Pages considered to be pseudo personal space in the [[Main Page|Spiral Knights Wiki]] are free format within the [http://www.spiralknights.com/tos.xhtml Spiral Knights Terms of Service] as long as they do not interfere with the wiki project.{{fn|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#OWN}} But certain changes - reasons to edit, described above - simply have to be made.
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Out of respect for the individual, the Spiral Knights editor community has created this protocol. Its purpose is to provide a reference for justifying edits, as well as to educate editors about acceptable behavior in the userspace. If you disagree with edits made to your page(s), but they are justified by this protocol, do not "make a fuss" or fight editors regarding the changes. We are often enforcing standards set by game staff, as they mostly leave the wiki to volunteers after describing what we can and can't do. Staff has also stated that developing this protocol is up to the community.{{fn|1=http://wiki.spiralknights.com/index.php?title=User_talk%3AClotho&diff=224698&oldid=224697}}
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Users are using this wiki's service, and do not own any pages on a wiki.{{fn|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Ownership_of_content}} Furthermore, ''...a user cannot avoid administrator attention or appropriate project notices and communications by merely demanding their talk page is not posted to.'' {{fn|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages#Editing_of_other_editors.27_user_and_user_talk_pages}}
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==See Also==
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*[http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/112452 Node 112452] - Spiral Knights Editor Community development thread for this protocol
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:User_pages Wikipedia's Policy for user pages]
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*[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:User_page MediaWiki's Policy for user pages]

Revision as of 19:50, 1 November 2015

This page is a subpage of the Style Guide.

Introduction

This protocol describes how users should behave when editing "pseudo personal space" that is not associated with their account.

Certain changes have to be made to maintain the wiki project. Edits are considered justified if they are in accordance with this protocol.

The following are considered to be pseudo personal space:

  • Any pages and subpages in the Userspace (does not include User talk)
  • Pages with (Guild) in the title. See Category:Guilds.
  • All other pages, entities, and/or namespaces are not considered by this protocol.

Considerations

Before editing, be sure another user is not actively working on a page to avoid edit conflicts. A safe bet is to see if a user has not edited the page for at least 24 hours.

It is best to avoid disrupting the "look" of the user's page. Instead of replacing the issue with empty space (removal), update the page with the most current linking, file, etc. so the page appears to be unchanged. Sometimes conflict and/or effort is too great, so removal of the issue is an appropriate solution.

Before saving changes, remember to provide a concise description in the summary box. Always refer to the appropriate section(s) in this protocol - this will likely suffice as the edit summary.

Reasons to Edit

About

This protocol specifically pertains to pseudo personal space. It should not be used as a reference for edits made to pages which are not considered by this protocol. See other topics covered by the Style Guide instead.

It is a social taboo to edit pseudo personal space that is not associated with your account.[1] It is assumed that each edit made by a user to their pseudo personal space is of their volition and intentional. Pages considered to be pseudo personal space in the Spiral Knights Wiki are free format within the Spiral Knights Terms of Service as long as they do not interfere with the wiki project.[2] But certain changes - reasons to edit, described above - simply have to be made.

Out of respect for the individual, the Spiral Knights editor community has created this protocol. Its purpose is to provide a reference for justifying edits, as well as to educate editors about acceptable behavior in the userspace. If you disagree with edits made to your page(s), but they are justified by this protocol, do not "make a fuss" or fight editors regarding the changes. We are often enforcing standards set by game staff, as they mostly leave the wiki to volunteers after describing what we can and can't do. Staff has also stated that developing this protocol is up to the community.[3]

Users are using this wiki's service, and do not own any pages on a wiki.[4] Furthermore, ...a user cannot avoid administrator attention or appropriate project notices and communications by merely demanding their talk page is not posted to. [5]

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