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This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages any types of entities in Galaxy. Please view the bottom of the page for the respective available formatting policies for specific entity types. <u>However, if you have not already done so: please read the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service|Terms of Service]], as this is not a replacement for that.</u>
<h1 style="text-align:center">General Formatting Policy/Editing Guidelines</h1>
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This page is about the format that should be followed when creating or editing pages on any [[:Category:Ships|ship]] in Galaxy.
Note: '''The formatting policy may be subject to change.''' Please check this page every now and then to see if there are any changes.
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== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts ==
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before you publish them.
* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> put inaccurate or unverified information on a page unless otherwise noted with a question mark (?).
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]] if you encounter a problem while editing or have any questions.
* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> start or intervene in hostile arguments on discussion pages. If you do see such a thing happening, contact Galaxypedia staff right away.


<h2 style="text-align:left">Top of the page/Notices and Information</h2>
This goes without saying, but <span style="color:#FA0004"><u>'''never put your personal opinions on any informational (any non-discussion) page!'''</u></span> The Galaxypedia's informational pages serve only as an article of information from which the reader is able to make their own decisions and conclusions based on the information; not articles holding opinionated information which then spreads the personal bias to others. This is also stated in the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service#4.3_General_Editing_Guidelines|Galaxypedia Terms of Service: General Editing Guidelines]]. An example of subjective information: "The [[Zhen]], while powerful, is more expensive than your average [[:Category:Dreadnought|dreadnought]]. You would be better off buying a dreadnought instead."
When creating/editing a ship page, consider the following:
# Do you (or the page) have full, complete information (including images) on the ship you are creating a page on?
# Does the page have outdated or inaccurate information?
# Is the ship the page is related to in a special category of ships (e.g. [[:Category:Super Capital Ship|Super Capitals]], [[:Category:Prototype|Prototypes]], [[:Category:Advanced Ship|Advanced ships]], etc)?
# Does the page otherwise have any information that would warrant a disclaimer of some type at the top of the page (missing/low quality images, subjective information, easily confused name[s], etc)?


If yes to #1 and no to #2, #3, and #4; then you should not need any notice at the top of the page and can skip this part. Otherwise, use a template at the top of the page for the respective information available on the page (ex.: If images are missing, add an [[Template:Outdated (Image)|Outdated (image)]] template to the top of the page). An example of templates used for a ship page about a ship that is an advanced, but also lacks up-to-date information and images is shown below:
The only time you may put subjective information on a page is if it is acceptable within the editing format used for the type of page or related to the article topic, ''and'' there is some type of clearly visible disclaimer stating that the information is subjective. If you are unsure whether or not you can put subjective information on a page, do not hesitate to contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]].
[[File:Template-example.png|Example of templates at the top of a ship page.]]
 
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=== Need help getting familiar with the source editor? ===
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Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page to get started, or contact Galaxypedia Staff.
 
== Formatting Policies ==
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Ships|Ships Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[Ships]].
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Planets|Planets Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Planets|Planets]].
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Factions|Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Clans|Clans]].
 
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Revision as of 06:24, 14 July 2022

This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages any types of entities in Galaxy. Please view the bottom of the page for the respective available formatting policies for specific entity types. However, if you have not already done so: please read the Terms of Service, as this is not a replacement for that.

Note: The formatting policy may be subject to change. Please check this page every now and then to see if there are any changes.

Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts

  • Do proofread your edits before you publish them.
  • Don't put inaccurate or unverified information on a page unless otherwise noted with a question mark (?).
  • Do contact Galaxypedia Staff if you encounter a problem while editing or have any questions.
  • Don't start or intervene in hostile arguments on discussion pages. If you do see such a thing happening, contact Galaxypedia staff right away.

This goes without saying, but never put your personal opinions on any informational (any non-discussion) page! The Galaxypedia's informational pages serve only as an article of information from which the reader is able to make their own decisions and conclusions based on the information; not articles holding opinionated information which then spreads the personal bias to others. This is also stated in the Galaxypedia Terms of Service: General Editing Guidelines. An example of subjective information: "The Zhen, while powerful, is more expensive than your average dreadnought. You would be better off buying a dreadnought instead."

The only time you may put subjective information on a page is if it is acceptable within the editing format used for the type of page or related to the article topic, and there is some type of clearly visible disclaimer stating that the information is subjective. If you are unsure whether or not you can put subjective information on a page, do not hesitate to contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Need help getting familiar with the source editor?

Visit the MediaWiki Editing Help page to get started, or contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Formatting Policies


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