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These are the general rules for the DOORS Wiki. These will help users better understand what is and isn't allowed on the Wiki. Following these will help keep the wiki more organized and helpful for new members. If you have any issues or questions, contact an Administrator or Bureaucrat through their [[ |
These are the general rules for the DOORS Wiki. These will help users better understand what is and isn't allowed on the Wiki. Following these will help keep the wiki more organized and helpful for new members. If you have any issues or questions, contact an Administrator or Bureaucrat through their [[Project:Staff|FANDOM profiles]] or the [[File:Discord Logo.svg|22px|frameless|link=w:c:discord:Discord|Discord Invite]] [https://discord.gg/SpKAgJDuVn Wiki Discord Server]. |
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As this wiki is a part of the [[w:Template:RobloxWikis/doc|Roblox Interwiki Project]], any offenses in other wikis of this project may be also issued on this wiki. This also works vice versa, where any offenses in this wiki may be issued on other wikis of the project. |
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In the case where you want to appeal your block sentence, but a message hasn't been provided to your message wall to respond to, please refer to the responsible staff member's [[w:c:community|Community Central]] message wall and make a message with your appeal. |
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== {{Icons|Door}} Main Rules == |
== {{Icons|Door}} Main Rules == |
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Do note that these rules are handled on a case-by-case basis by moderators. The consequences will not be exact as each violation suggests, they're depending on the severity and/or frequency. We do not accept attempts of finding and using loopholes around our rules. |
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In the case where you want to appeal your block sentence, but a message hasn't been provided to your message wall to respond to, please refer to the responsible staff member's [[w:c:community|Community Central]] message wall and make a message with your appeal. |
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=== <span style="color:lightgreen">Light Offenses</span> === |
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# Follow the [[w:Fandom_Community_Guidelines|FANDOM Community Guidelines]] and our [[Project:Copyright|copyright policy]]. |
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# Don't edit other users' about pages. Parts of a user page cannot be designated as a "free edit zone", an alias for an allowed section of a user page that anyone can edit in. |
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# Try not to spam/flood pages with text or images. |
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# If you have a fan-made creation, post it [[w:c:doors-ideas|here]]. |
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# Staff impersonation is prohibited, the only users who are permitted to punish users and prevent users from editing are [[Project:Staff|staff members]]. |
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# As this wiki is a part of the [[w:Template:RobloxWikis/doc|Roblox Interwiki Project]], any offenses in other wikis of this project may be also issued on this wiki. This also works vice versa, where any offenses in this wiki may be issued on other wikis of the project. |
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|Editing others' user pages without productive reasoning |
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|The only times editing user pages is allowed are taking care of [[:Category:Maintenance|maintenance work]] or marking pages of blocked users for deletion (this must be mentioned in the edit summary, as to prevent confusion). "Free edit zones" count as part of this violation. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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|Creating fan content |
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|Our scope of the ''DOORS Wiki'' is to document all canon details about the videogame and its relations, fanon content excluded. To post fan content, go to the endorsed [https://doors-ideas.fandom.com/wiki/ fanon wiki]. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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|Not abiding the [[Project:Manual of Style]] |
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|Intentionally going off your personal style that goes against the wiki's style isn't tolerated for the purpose of consistency between articles. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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|Misusing or creating meaningless page categories |
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|Please see the [[:Category:DOORS Wiki|categories]] we've set up and use them appropriately. They should only be used on articles and templates, not blog posts or other namespace pages. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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|Making discussion posts that solicit upvotes or are considered non-sensical |
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|Low-effort posts may include but are not limited to: "your #th image in your gallery is #" posts and entity-chan posts. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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|Replying to a discussion post that's older than a month, alias necroposting |
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|If your posts have been left unanswered after a month's period, make a new post instead. |
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|Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
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=== <span style="color:yellow">Moderate Offenses</span> === |
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== {{Icons|Door}} Editing Rules == |
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# When you are creating an entity, item, or floor page, use their respective templates and article formula. |
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# Use this [https://doors-game.fandom.com/wiki/Special:NewFiles?offset=&limit=100&file=Missing_Icon2.png placeholder image] if there is no image for an entity available. |
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# Only add existing categories to pages. Don't add too many immaterial categories or incorrect main categories. |
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## Categories are to be reserved for use on pages and templates, they should not be added to blog posts or other namespace pages. |
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# Do not spread misinformation on pages. Ask peers if the info you're putting in is correct and verified. |
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# You should only create new pages if there are missing pages for new items, entities, etc. |
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|Vandalism of any kind performed on articles |
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## Fan-made content is not allowed. |
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|Making edits that only aim to be harmful or unproductive will be rolled back, such edits commonly being complete content removals and/or writing gibberish spread across the article. |
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# Do not get off-topic! Don't create any images or pages that have nothing to do with DOORS. |
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|Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days |
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# Don't vandalize pages. In most cases, it'll resort to an instant block. |
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# Only write in the American English language. |
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|Edit warring |
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# Use a third-person perspective. Try not to address players in the first or second person. |
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|Defined as editing over a person's change repeatedly with no hope of discussion between one another. |
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# When referring to entities, always use the pronouns it/its (unless specified otherwise, such as Eyes being referred to by they/them pronouns). |
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|Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days. The other involved person will receive the same punishment. |
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# Follow the [[Template:Icons|Icons Template]]. |
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# In cases of disagreement with other editors over an article's information (a.k.a. edit warring), please resolve it by contacting each other instead of undoing edits. |
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|Not providing credits to the artist and claiming your artwork as your own |
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# Uploading files, editing pages or any of the sort for the sole purpose to grind the progression for achievements is prohibited. |
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|To post artwork that isn't yours to wiki discussions, you ''must'' have permission from the creator and appropriately credit them in the post. Please state whether or not you've made your artwork or not to prevent confusion. |
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|Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days |
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|Harassment/slandering of other users |
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|Be open-minded and respectful during discussions with other users. |
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|Blocked with a minimal duration of 7 days |
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|Making discussion posts with suggestive content and/or undertone |
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|Adult rated content may include but is not limited to: NSFW/NSFL media, graphical violence, drugs, and gore. "Punishment wheel" posts are included due to their potential encouragement of inappropriate acts with users. |
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|At the discretion of the administrator |
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=== <span style="color:red">Severe Offenses</span> === |
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== {{Icons|Door}} Discussion Rules == |
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To create threads on discussions and messages on message walls, your FANDOM account must be older than 7 days to prevent sockpuppetry and thread flooding. |
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# Be nice and treat people with respect. Keep discussions civil and be open-minded about differing opinions. |
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# You're allowed to swear, just don't be annoying. |
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# Threads and posts that solicit upvotes will be deleted. Threads/replies that mention adult rated material or even hint at such material will be deleted. |
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## Adult rated content may include but is not limited to: NSFW/NSFL media, graphical violence, drugs, and gore. "Punishment wheel" posts are included due to their encouragement of inappropriate acts with users. |
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# Filler/non-sensical, off-topic, low-quality or controversial posts that don't call for any discussion to be had will be deleted. |
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|Breaking the FANDOM's [https://www.fandom.com/terms-of-use Terms of Use] and [[w:Fandom_Community_Guidelines|Community Guidelines]] |
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## Low-effort posts may include but are not limited to: "your #th image in your gallery is #" posts and entity-chan posts. |
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|This violation covers a lot of scenarios that involve sensitive information and/or behavior, such as: being underage, soliciting any personal information from underage/teenaged users and harassing users across wikis. Please have a read over both articles to ensure you're not accidentally breaking a rule. |
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# If you're posting any form of creation that isn't made by you, it's crucial to credit the author of the artwork. Claiming to have made it or disrespecting the author's request of taking it down by reposting it will lead to a block for drama-stirring. Please do make a disclaimer if the creation you've posted is made by you or not to avoid confusion. |
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|At the discretion of the administrator |
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# Commenting on a discussion that is at least a month old will result in the post being locked. For threads that have been left unanswered, make a new thread instead. |
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# Impersonation of other users or famous people will not be tolerated. If you have been banned and return on a new account, your posts will be deleted and your new account(s) will be banned. |
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|Impersonating a FANDOM/local staff member or game developers |
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# Spamming, trolling, or vandalizing of any kind will be deleted and will lead to your account being banned. |
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|Impersonation counts as posing and pretending to be a staff member. Parody accounts are exempted from this rule, as long as it's not done with malice. |
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# Ask for help. Notice something that doesn't seem right? Or do you just have a question? Contact Fandom staff through "Give feedback" on your app's Settings screen, or via community.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Contact. |
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|Indefinitely blocked from the wiki, appealable if you [[Special:UserRenameTool|change your username]] |
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[[Category:DOORS Wiki]] |
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WIKI RULES
These are the general rules for the DOORS Wiki. These will help users better understand what is and isn't allowed on the Wiki. Following these will help keep the wiki more organized and helpful for new members. If you have any issues or questions, contact an Administrator or Bureaucrat through their FANDOM profiles or the Wiki Discord Server.
As this wiki is a part of the Roblox Interwiki Project, any offenses in other wikis of this project may be also issued on this wiki. This also works vice versa, where any offenses in this wiki may be issued on other wikis of the project.
In the case where you want to appeal your block sentence, but a message hasn't been provided to your message wall to respond to, please refer to the responsible staff member's Community Central message wall and make a message with your appeal.
Main Rules
Do note that these rules are handled on a case-by-case basis by moderators. The consequences will not be exact as each violation suggests, they're depending on the severity and/or frequency. We do not accept attempts of finding and using loopholes around our rules.
Light Offenses
Violation | Description | Consequence |
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Editing others' user pages without productive reasoning | The only times editing user pages is allowed are taking care of maintenance work or marking pages of blocked users for deletion (this must be mentioned in the edit summary, as to prevent confusion). "Free edit zones" count as part of this violation. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Creating fan content | Our scope of the DOORS Wiki is to document all canon details about the videogame and its relations, fanon content excluded. To post fan content, go to the endorsed fanon wiki. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Not abiding the Project:Manual of Style | Intentionally going off your personal style that goes against the wiki's style isn't tolerated for the purpose of consistency between articles. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Misusing or creating meaningless page categories | Please see the categories we've set up and use them appropriately. They should only be used on articles and templates, not blog posts or other namespace pages. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Making discussion posts that solicit upvotes or are considered non-sensical | Low-effort posts may include but are not limited to: "your #th image in your gallery is #" posts and entity-chan posts. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Replying to a discussion post that's older than a month, alias necroposting | If your posts have been left unanswered after a month's period, make a new post instead. | Warned, blocked appropriately if repeated |
Moderate Offenses
Violation | Description | Consequence |
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Vandalism of any kind performed on articles | Making edits that only aim to be harmful or unproductive will be rolled back, such edits commonly being complete content removals and/or writing gibberish spread across the article. | Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days |
Edit warring | Defined as editing over a person's change repeatedly with no hope of discussion between one another. | Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days. The other involved person will receive the same punishment. |
Not providing credits to the artist and claiming your artwork as your own | To post artwork that isn't yours to wiki discussions, you must have permission from the creator and appropriately credit them in the post. Please state whether or not you've made your artwork or not to prevent confusion. | Blocked with a minimal duration of 3 days |
Harassment/slandering of other users | Be open-minded and respectful during discussions with other users. | Blocked with a minimal duration of 7 days |
Making discussion posts with suggestive content and/or undertone | Adult rated content may include but is not limited to: NSFW/NSFL media, graphical violence, drugs, and gore. "Punishment wheel" posts are included due to their potential encouragement of inappropriate acts with users. | At the discretion of the administrator |
Severe Offenses
Violation | Description | Consequence |
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Breaking the FANDOM's Terms of Use and Community Guidelines | This violation covers a lot of scenarios that involve sensitive information and/or behavior, such as: being underage, soliciting any personal information from underage/teenaged users and harassing users across wikis. Please have a read over both articles to ensure you're not accidentally breaking a rule. | At the discretion of the administrator |
Impersonating a FANDOM/local staff member or game developers | Impersonation counts as posing and pretending to be a staff member. Parody accounts are exempted from this rule, as long as it's not done with malice. | Indefinitely blocked from the wiki, appealable if you change your username |