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This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages for any type of entity 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> | This page is about the format that should be followed when creating/editing pages for any type of entity 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> | ||
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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. | Note: '''The formatting policy may be subject to change.''' Please check this page (and its sub-pages) every now and then to see if there are any changes. Alternatively, you can [https://robloxgalaxy.wiki/index.php?title=Galaxypedia:Formatting_Policy&action=watch add this page to your watchlist] (can also be done by clicking the star), to receive notifications when this page is edited (preferably, do the same action for the sub-pages). | ||
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== Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts == | == Basic Editing Do's and Don'ts == | ||
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* <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> use abbreviations when editing pages, as it can confuse newer/less experienced readers who do not know what said abbreviations mean (e.g. "DPS" being short for "Damage Per Second", "LoS" being short for "Line of Sight", etc). Instead, use phrasing that will be clearer to all readers (examples: substitute in "damage output" for "DPS", "line of sight" for "LoS", etc). | * <span style="color:red">'''Don't'''</span> use abbreviations when editing pages, as it can confuse newer/less experienced readers who do not know what said abbreviations mean (e.g. "DPS" being short for "Damage Per Second", "LoS" being short for "Line of Sight", etc). Instead, use phrasing that will be clearer to all readers (examples: substitute in "damage output" for "DPS", "line of sight" for "LoS", etc). | ||
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]]. | 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]]. Here is 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."'' The example is a piece of subjective information, because it presents a piece of opinionated information to the reader; stating a conclusion that cannot proven to be true or false, and as such is debatable (belongs in a discussion page). There are plenty more examples, but that should give you the gist. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||