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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>
<div class="cardcontainer" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;"> This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages on the Galaxypedia. Please refer to the bottom of the page for specific formatting policies for different entity types. If you haven't already, read the [[Galaxypedia:Terms of Service|Terms of Service]] as this does not replace it. </div> Note: '''Formatting policies may change.''' Check this page and its sub-pages regularly for updates. You can also [https://robloxgalaxy.wiki/index.php?title=Galaxypedia:Formatting_Policy&action=watch add this page to your watchlist] to receive notifications.
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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 ==
== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts ==
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before you publish them.
*<span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> proofread your edits before publishing.
* <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 problems or have questions.
* <span style="color:green">'''Do'''</span> contact [[Galaxypedia Staff]] if you encounter a problem while editing or have any questions.
*<span style="color:#FA0004"><u>'''Avoid adding personal opinions into informational pages.'''</u></span> The purpose of Galaxypedia's informational pages is to provide unbiased information for readers, so personal opinions belong in discussion pages.
* <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.
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> include inaccurate or unverified information without marking it with a question mark (?) or the [[Template:Citation needed|Citation needed]] template.
 
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> engage in hostile arguments on discussion pages; report to Galaxypedia staff.
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."
*<span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> use abbreviations in edits; use clear phrasing for all readers.


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 with source editing? ===
Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page or contact Galaxypedia Staff.


=== Need help getting familiar with the source editor? ===
== Formatting Policies ==  
Visit the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Editing MediaWiki Editing Help] page to get started, or contact Galaxypedia Staff.
*'''[[/Ships/|Ships Formatting Policy]]''' For [[Ships]].
*'''[[/Planets/|Planets/Bases Formatting Policy]]''' For [[:Category:Planets|Planets]] and [[:Category:Starbase|Bases]].
*'''[[/Clan Biographies/|Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy]]''' For [[:Category:Clans|Clans]].
*'''[[/Player Biographies/|Player Biographies Formatting Policy]]'': For [[:Category:Biographies|Biographies]].


== Formatting Policies ==
=== Player/Clan Biography Guidelines ===
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Ships|Ships Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[Ships]].
Applies to both [[/Clan Biographies/|Clan/Player Factions]] and [[/Player Biographies/|Player Biographies]]:
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Planets|Planets Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Planets|Planets]].
*Approach with impartiality.
*'''[[Galaxypedia:Formatting Policy/Factions|Clans/Player Factions Formatting Policy]]''': The format for [[:Category:Clans|Clans]].
*Base writing on facts, not opinions or speculation.
*Avoid generalizations and comparisons without evidence.
*Omit unnecessary comments and individual names.


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This page outlines the formatting guidelines for creating and editing pages on the Galaxypedia. Please refer to the bottom of the page for specific formatting policies for different entity types. If you haven't already, read the Terms of Service as this does not replace it.

Note: Formatting policies may change. Check this page and its sub-pages regularly for updates. You can also add this page to your watchlist to receive notifications.

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Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts

  • Do proofread your edits before publishing.
  • Do contact Galaxypedia Staff if you encounter problems or have questions.
  • Avoid adding personal opinions into informational pages. The purpose of Galaxypedia's informational pages is to provide unbiased information for readers, so personal opinions belong in discussion pages.
  • Don't include inaccurate or unverified information without marking it with a question mark (?) or the Citation needed template.
  • Don't engage in hostile arguments on discussion pages; report to Galaxypedia staff.
  • Don't use abbreviations in edits; use clear phrasing for all readers.

Need help with source editing?

Visit the MediaWiki Editing Help page or contact Galaxypedia Staff.

Formatting Policies

Player/Clan Biography Guidelines

Applies to both Clan/Player Factions and Player Biographies:

  • Approach with impartiality.
  • Base writing on facts, not opinions or speculation.
  • Avoid generalizations and comparisons without evidence.
  • Omit unnecessary comments and individual names.


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