Elysia MC:Editing guidelines: Difference between revisions
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== English conventions == |
== English conventions == |
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Standard English must be used.<br> |
Standard English must be used.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> novaterra is a country east of spawn<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Novaterra is a country east of Spawn.<br><br> |
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In cases where British English and American English conflict, American English takes priority.<br> |
In cases where British English and American English conflict, American English takes priority.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> The main colours of Shintsuchi are red and yellow.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> The main colors of Shintsuchi are red and yellow.<br><br> |
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The serial comma (or Oxford comma) is to be used in lists.<br> |
The serial comma (or Oxford comma) is to be used in lists.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Elysia was created by Alexia, ZeBoss and Flopsy.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Elysia was created by Alexia, ZeBoss, and Flopsy.<br><br> |
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Use proper long dates.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Vasti was founded on 16/04/23.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Vasti was founded on April 16, 2023.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Vasti was founded on April 16<sup>th</sup>, 2023.<br> |
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Short dates may be allowed in statistics, in which case, use DD/MM/YYYY.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Founded 04/16/23<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Founded 16/04/23<br> |
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== Verifiability == |
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Do not spread wrong information, intentionally or not.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Vasti is known for its pacifist foreign policy.<br><br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Kartoonzz was a sick, evil, and twisted man.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Kartoonzz was a griefer who held controversial views.<br><br> |
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== Being 'wiki-like' == |
== Being 'wiki-like' == |
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Bold the subject's names on their first mention. Don't bold the article (the, a).<br> |
Bold the subject's names on their first mention. Don't bold the article (the, a).<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Patrium (officially the Republic of Patrium) is a country north of spawn.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> '''Patrium''' (officially the '''Republic of Patrium''') is a country north of spawn.<br><br> |
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Make wiki links to the first mention of a subject.<br> |
Make wiki links to the first mention of a subject.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> World War One was a war between Novaterra and Penis Country. It began when Novaterra declared war on Penis Country.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> World War One was a war between [[Novaterra]] and [[Penis Country]]. It began when [[Novaterra]] declared war on [[Penis Country]].<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> World War One was a war between [[Novaterra]] and [[Penis Country]]. It began when Novaterra declared war on Penis Country.<br><br> |
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Do not advertise.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Seanánville is now looking for new citizens - offering a free starter kit.<br><br> |
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Avoid emotive language.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Novaterra mercilessly attacked the defenseless Westportian people.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> Novaterra declared war on Westportia.<br><br> |
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Give appropriate detail, avoid basic or unwieldly long sentences.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> StevensJax griefed Novaterra.<br> |
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<span class="gwrong">▶</span> Shortly after the establishment of Novaterra, StevensJax would come to New Amsterdam on the 1<sup>st</sup> of August, 2022, at approximately 21:30 UTC, and destroy two houses, later then getting banned for one week after this event.<br> |
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<span class="gright">▶</span> StevensJax is responsible for the destruction of two houses in New Amsterdam.<br><br> |
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 12 May 2024
These guidelines must be followed by editors on the wiki.
English conventions
Standard English must be used.
▶ novaterra is a country east of spawn
▶ Novaterra is a country east of Spawn.
In cases where British English and American English conflict, American English takes priority.
▶ The main colours of Shintsuchi are red and yellow.
▶ The main colors of Shintsuchi are red and yellow.
The serial comma (or Oxford comma) is to be used in lists.
▶ Elysia was created by Alexia, ZeBoss and Flopsy.
▶ Elysia was created by Alexia, ZeBoss, and Flopsy.
Use proper long dates.
▶ Vasti was founded on 16/04/23.
▶ Vasti was founded on April 16, 2023.
▶ Vasti was founded on April 16th, 2023.
▶ Vasti was founded on the 16th of April, 2023.
Short dates may be allowed in statistics, in which case, use DD/MM/YYYY.
▶ Founded 04/16/23
▶ Founded 16/04/23
Verifiability
Do not spread wrong information, intentionally or not.
▶ Vasti is known for its pacifist foreign policy.
Be neutral, no matter how justifiable the viewpoint.
▶ Kartoonzz was a sick, evil, and twisted man.
▶ Kartoonzz was a griefer who held controversial views.
Being 'wiki-like'
Bold the subject's names on their first mention. Don't bold the article (the, a).
▶ Patrium (officially the Republic of Patrium) is a country north of spawn.
▶ Patrium (officially the Republic of Patrium) is a country north of spawn.
Make wiki links to the first mention of a subject.
▶ World War One was a war between Novaterra and Penis Country. It began when Novaterra declared war on Penis Country.
▶ World War One was a war between Novaterra and Penis Country. It began when Novaterra declared war on Penis Country.
▶ World War One was a war between Novaterra and Penis Country. It began when Novaterra declared war on Penis Country.
Do not advertise.
▶ Seanánville is now looking for new citizens - offering a free starter kit.
Avoid emotive language.
▶ Novaterra mercilessly attacked the defenseless Westportian people.
▶ Novaterra declared war on Westportia.
Give appropriate detail, avoid basic or unwieldly long sentences.
▶ StevensJax griefed Novaterra.
▶ Shortly after the establishment of Novaterra, StevensJax would come to New Amsterdam on the 1st of August, 2022, at approximately 21:30 UTC, and destroy two houses, later then getting banned for one week after this event.
▶ StevensJax is responsible for the destruction of two houses in New Amsterdam.