QWER Wiki Guidelines

*The following states what is and is not appropriate on this wiki. All users are expected to follow the rules and guidelines. Administrators have the right to block users for a period of time if they do not adhere with the rules. Please also be aware that administrators may change the rules from time to time. Please check this page often for updates.*

## General Bahviour

* **Help out** your fellow users.
* **Spread the word** about the wiki when you can. We would love to have new contributors on this wiki!
* **Do not cyberbully, harrass or threaten** other users.
* **Do not use explicit language** anywhere on the wiki. Even if it is not used against another person, the content will immediately be deleted if found.
* **Do not impersonate** another user or public figure.
* **Do not type in all caps**.
* **You must be at least 13 years old to own an account.** If you are caught by Wikia, **you will be blocked globally**.
* **Do not create articles that do not have anything to do with QWER**.
* **Do not create a page that already exists.** To prevent this, type out the title on the search box before editing. Duplicates will immediately be deleted.

## Article Editing

### **General**

* We want information on the QWER Wiki to be as accurate as possible. If there is information you are unsure of, do not add it in.
* Cite any and all sources where possible, including Korean language sources.
* Do not completely delete information unless it is proven false. If you remove information unnecessarily, it will be considered vandalism.
* Try to keep comments on-topic. Off-topic comments may be removed.
* Please provide an edit summary after you are done with your edit, especially if you add or remove large portions of information.

### **Members**

* It is especially important that information pertaining to members be as accurate as possible.
* Biased editing is strictly disallowed.
* All descriptions must be impartial. Sentences containing editorial bias must be rewritten objectively.
	+ **Bad Example:** **Magenta** is the most beautiful and talented member of QWER.
	+ **Good Example:** **Magenta** is the second member and bassist of QWER.
	+ Descriptive adverbs and adjectives with connotations that convey the author's bias or personal feeling should be left out.

### **Songs**

* Source translations of QWER songs from a trustworthy website.
* If you use a translation software, use more than one and do not copy and paste directly due to inaccuracies.
* If you source your translations from another translator, please credit the website or translator directly. If you have translated it yourself, feel free to credit yourself!

## Images, Videos, & Galleries

* Do not upload potentially harmful or offensive photos or videos. If you do so, they will be marked as vandalism, and you may receive a permanent ban and a talk with Wikia staff.
* Only add images and videos that pertain to QWER.
* Make sure images and videos are not blurry, unless on purpose.
* Do not upload duplicates of a pre-existing file. In the case that duplicates exist, the administrators will delete the newest listed file without informing its author.
* Please follow the policies on naming a file, which are listed below.

## File Naming

* Photos or videos from social networking services should use the below naming convention.
	+ [MEMBER NAME] YY.MM.DD [SNS NAME] ##
	+ For example: Chodan 23.10.18 Instagram 01
* If the file is a concept photo/video, please include the name of the member, the name of the work, and 'concept photo' or 'concept video'.
* If the image is an album cover, you can either use '[TITLE] album cover' or '-- digital album cover'.
* If you fail to name a file correctly, an administrator or moderator may move your file to a page with the correct naming conventions.

## User Blocks

When a user is blocked, their ability to edit will be restricted. Users may receive a block for a period of time for any of the reasons listed above.

### **Warnings**

* Before an administrator issues a block, there will be three warnings issued educating the user on the wiki's guidelines and informing them that their behaviour is conflicting with these rules.
* Users who have received a block or a block warning are encouraged to communicate with administrators to explain their reasons or justify their edits, so that administrators can hear their point of view.

### **Blocking**

* After three block warnings, a user will receive a short block of a few days.
* Repeated offences even after being blocked will result in a block of lengthened duration. A user may be blocked indefinitely after several blocks.