Wiki Rules

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These are The Different Rules. The Article Creation Rules Are Creating An Article.
This page documents behavioral rules on TWCSA. Each rule has varying punishments, ranging from simple warnings all the way up to punishments such as IP blocks or otherwise. 
The rules are separated by minor, moderate, major and extreme infractions. Minor infractions generally warrant reminders or other warnings. Moderate infractions generally result in stricter punishments, such as edit reversion, posts being deleted, or otherwise. Major infractions will usually include blocks. Extreme infractions will be warranting of at least an indefinite block, or IP/Range blocks in most cases.
 	 	
This section contains rules mostly about editing, or other small infractions. Breaking these rules will usually only warrant a warning in the worst case scenarios.	This section contains rules mostly about editing, or other small infractions. Breaking these rules will usually only warrant a warning in the worst case scenarios. 	This section contains rules mostly about editing, or other small infractions. Breaking these rules will usually only warrant a warning in the worst case scenarios.
Rule 	Description 	Punishment
Lack of Grammar 	Lack of grammar or otherwise poor usage when editing pages. 	Edits will be amended. You may be messaged by a staff member in certain cases.
Adding Inaccurate Information 	Edits that contain unverified or inaccurate information. 	Edits will be amended or reverted. You may be messaged by a staff member to verify your claims or for other situations.
Adding Opinionated Content 	Edits that have the intention of portraying someone's opinion on something, rather than factual information. 	Edits will be reverted, or in some cases amended. You may be messaged by a staff member in certain cases.
 	 	
This section contains rules that will usually result in a warning, or a short block in more major cases. 	This section contains rules that will usually result in a warning, or a short block in more major cases. 	This section contains rules that will usually result in a warning, or a short block in more major cases.
Rule 	Description 	Punishment
Page Blanking 	Moving a page to a different name, blanking a page, redirecting a page, or replacing a page's content with a message to mark it for deletion.
To properly mark a page for deletion, simply add the {{Delete}} template to the top of the page, without removing the contents.	At least 2 warns, followed by a 3 day - 1 week block, in cases where the user is hindering the ability for moderators to find and delete inappropriate pages.
Edit Grinding 	Making illegitimate, spam or random edits with the intention of gaining edit count 	A warn, followed by a 2 week block if continued. or your contribs will be nuked
Incorrect Formatting 	Making Pages With The "12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45" Formatting, 	A warn, followed by a 2 week block if continued. or your contribs will be nuked
Violation of the Discussions Guidelines 	Any violations of the discussions guidelines, which can be found here. 	Up to 3 warnings, which will then be followed by a 3 day - 2 week block, depending on the severity.
Minor Harassment/Bullying 	Harassment of a user, or group of users, either once or only occasionally. 	A warn, followed by a 3 day - 2 week block, depending on the severity.
Edit Wars 	Constantly trying to add something to a page, while another person tries to constantly remove it or add something else.
If you have a disagreement with an editor, do not start an edit war. Instead, message the user on their message wall regarding the subject matter.	A warning, followed by a 3 day - 2 week block, depending on the severity.
Vandalism 	The act of intentionally making malicious edits to damage the integrity of the wiki. 	A warning, followed by a 3 day - 1 month block, depending on the severity.
Flame Wars 	Either being heavily involved, or starting a flame war between 2 users or groups of users. A flame war is a hostile conflict between users, often in Discussions. 	A warning, followed by a 2 week - 1 month block, depending on the severity.
 	 	
This section contains rules that will usually result in a block—often temporary. 	This section contains rules that will usually result in a block—often temporary. 	This section contains rules that will usually result in a block—often temporary.
Rule 	Description 	Punishment
Spamming 	Creating numerous nonsense posts, to cause disruption. 	A block ranging from 2 weeks to indefinite, depending on the severity.
Severe Harassment/Bullying 	Constant harassment of a user, or group of users, regardless of the motive/reason. 	A block ranging from 2 weeks to indefinite, depending on the severity.
Instigating Constant/Major Conflict 	Creating drama that either is constantly occurring, or is heavily disruptive to the wiki. 	A block ranging from 2 weeks to indefinite, depending on the severity.
Largescale Vandalism 	Deleting large amounts of content from numerous pages, replacing it with nonsense, creating spam pages, or other acts of major vandalism. 	A block ranging from 1 month to indefinite, depending on the severity.
Underage 	Accounts who are ran by users that are believed to be under the age of 13. 	A block until the user is expected to turn 13, if the user admitted their age. If they do not admit their direct age, they will be blocked up to 5 years.
Posting/Uploading NSFW 	Posting or uploading NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content in any forms.
If NSFW content is appropriate to the context of an article (such as needing to list a song), please censor it out.	An indefinite block in most cases. In extremely minor cases, a 1 month block will be given.
Creating a Sockpuppet Account 	Attempting to create an alternate "Sockpuppet" account, either to evade bans, disrupt the wiki, or break other wiki rules. 	An indefinite block to the sockpuppet account itself, and to the user who is believed to be the owner of the sockpuppet.
 	 	
This section contains rules that will usually warrant an immediate IP block, or a mere indefinite block in some cases. 	This section contains rules that will usually warrant an immediate IP block, or a mere indefinite block in some cases. 	This section contains rules that will usually warrant an immediate IP block, or a mere indefinite block in some cases.
Rule 	Description 	Punishment
Leaking Personal Information 	Leaking the personal information of a certain user (or group of users) publicly. 	An indefinite block in the most minor instances. An IP block in more major cases.
Mass Sockpuppeting 	Users who commit major infractions, and continue to do so by creating many sockpuppet accounts on the wiki, to attempt to repeatedly disrupt or cause problems on the wiki.	An IP block for at least 2 weeks. In extreme cases, a range block.
Posting Malicious Content 	Users who post links to malicious websites or downloads, such as IP grabbers, malware, or other malicious materials. 	A permanent block, or an IP block depending on the severity.
Other Major ToU Violations 	Any other major violations of the Fandom Terms of Use on this wiki. 	A permanent block, or an IP block depending on the severity.
Your presence on this wiki constitutes agreement for any information regarding your account (including username, edits, and posts) to be processed and logged by our moderator(s) and bot(s) in perpetuity.
Violating the law on this wiki can and will result in you, your username, and your IP being reported to the proper authorities.
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