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{{Policy}} | {{Policy}} | ||
This page details Halopedia's policy on handling '''spoilers''' related to the Halo franchise. | This page details Halopedia's policy on handling '''spoilers''' related to the Halo franchise. | ||
==What is a spoiler?== | ==What is a spoiler?== | ||
{{Quote|A spoiler is a piece of information about a narrative work (such as a book, film, television series, or a video game) which reveals plot points or twists and thus may degrade the experience of persons who wish to wish to experience the work themselves. Spoilers may be used in [Halopedia] articles. Articles on the Internet sometimes feature a "spoiler warning" to alert readers to spoilers in the text, which they may then choose to avoid reading. [...]<br><br>It is not acceptable to delete information from an article because you think it spoils the plot. Such concerns must not interfere with neutral point of view, encyclopedic tone, completeness, or any other element of article quality (e.g., the lead section). When including spoilers, editors should make sure that an encyclopedic purpose is being served. Articles on a work of fiction should primarily describe it from a real-world perspective, discussing its reception, impact and significance.|[[wikipedia: | {{Quote|A spoiler is a piece of information about a narrative work (such as a book, film, television series, or a video game) which reveals plot points or twists and thus may degrade the experience of persons who wish to wish to experience the work themselves. Spoilers may be used in [Halopedia] articles. Articles on the Internet sometimes feature a "spoiler warning" to alert readers to spoilers in the text, which they may then choose to avoid reading. [...]<br><br>It is not acceptable to delete information from an article because you think it spoils the plot. Such concerns must not interfere with neutral point of view, encyclopedic tone, completeness, or any other element of article quality (e.g., the lead section). When including spoilers, editors should make sure that an encyclopedic purpose is being served. Articles on a work of fiction should primarily describe it from a real-world perspective, discussing its reception, impact and significance.|[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Spoiler|Wikipedia's policy on spoiler content]]}} | ||
==Templates== | ==Templates== | ||
Halopedia has two templates used to assist spoilers and upcoming media. | Halopedia has two templates used to assist spoilers and upcoming media. | ||
*[[:Template:Upcoming|Template:Upcoming]]: This template is to be used on media pages that have not released yet. This template has to be used. | *[[:Template:Upcoming|Template:Upcoming]]: This template is to be used on media pages that have not released yet. This template has to be used. | ||
*[[:Template: | *[[:Template:New content|Template:New content]]: This template is to be used on pages where new content is expected from media. This template does not need to be used. | ||
==The policy== | ==The policy== | ||
Above all | Above all, wiki staff get final say on what stays on the wiki or gets removed regarding spoilers. | ||
===Post-release=== | ===Post-release version=== | ||
*For media that has already released, information can be recorded as normal. | *For media that has already released, information can be recorded as normal. | ||
*Spoiler warnings are not required for this content. | *Spoiler warnings are not required for this content. | ||
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===Upcoming works=== | ===Upcoming works=== | ||
*Officially released content about an upcoming work is allowed to be added. Below but not limited to is examples of potiential sources: | *Officially released content about an upcoming work is allowed to be added. Below but not limited to is examples of potiential sources: | ||
**Information directly from Microsoft, 343i or one of their partners. | **Information directly from Microsoft, 343i, or one of their partners. | ||
**Employees discussing or showing parts of the media. | **Employees discussing or showing parts of the media. | ||
**Content shown in pre-release builds. | **Content shown in pre-release builds. | ||
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===Datamining=== | ===Datamining=== | ||
Datamined information may only be included on pages if the following is true: | Datamined information may only be included on pages if at least one of the following is true: | ||
*The piece of media it was intended to debut in was cancelled, or the datamined information concerns cut content. | *The piece of media it was intended to debut in was cancelled, or the datamined information concerns cut content. | ||
*The piece of media it was intended to debut in has already been publicly released, and the datamined information was discovered at least one year ago or concerns something that is already public knowledge. | *The piece of media it was intended to debut in has already been publicly released, and the datamined information was discovered at least one year ago or concerns something that is already public knowledge. | ||