Halopedia:Chat policy: Difference between revisions

This is the Halopedia Chat policy. These have been adapted for use on the [[Special:WikiForum/Forum_rules|Forums]] and [[Halopedia:Discord_Server#Rules|Discord server]].

::1. '''Extenuating circumstances''' - Should a situation arise that is not covered by the Halopedia chat policy the Moderation Staff holds the right to take action against any individual whom they feel is causing trouble or causing a potential threat on the wiki. The word of the Staff takes precedence over the chat policy, so long as the action is justifiable to other members of staff.

:Harassment is commonly understood as behaviour intended to disturb or upset, and it is characteristically repetitive. It is also intentional behavior which is found threatening or disturbing.

:Should an individual want the behavior to stop, they may request a Moderator to act. Specific examples is such personal attacks include but are not limited to:

::4. '''Sexual harassment''' - unwanted and unwelcome words, deeds, actions, gestures, symbols, or behaviours of a sexual nature that make the target feel uncomfortable. Attacks on gender and sexual orientation also fall into this category.

:Individuals engaging in debate is an essential part of the culture of Halopedia. [[Wikipedia:WP:AGF|Assume good faith]], be civil and adhere to good wiki etiquette when stating disagreements to avoid personalizing them and try to minimize unnecessarily antagonistic comments. Disagreements with other editors can be discussed without resorting to personal attacks. It is important not to personalize comments that are directed at content and actions, but it is equally important not to interpret such comments as personal attacks.

::13. '''Courtesy''' - Individuals are expected to maintain a courteous atmosphere on the wiki; do not use profanity excessively. If an individual is showing exceptional rudeness, do not retaliate, and notify a Moderator.

::15. '''Spamming''' - Spam is considered the posting of unneeded, repetitive, or meaningless links, images, or comments. The excessive use of caps-lock, emoticons, and ACSII art is also considered spam. Spam may take up one or more lines; it is at the discretion of the Moderator or Administrator to deem what is spam.

::16. '''Trolling''' - Trolling is considered the purposeful intent to disrupt a discussion with inflammatory, extraneous, stupid, or off-topic messages with the primary intent of provoking readers into a response. What constitutes ''trolling'' will be at the discretion of the Moderator or Administrator.

::18. '''Further disruption''' - The above are the most common forms of disruption, however not the only forms. Where the rules do not cover a certain action, it is up to the individuals themselves to judge whether their actions might be considered disruptive; it is also at the discretion of the Moderator or Administrator to deem whether an action can be considered disruptive enough to be issued a warning.

::22. '''Private Messaging''' - With private messaging and private chats, we instill a "your own business" policy. Users are free to share images and websites within the confines of the users perception of acceptability. However, harassment and spamming of an individual is unacceptable, and is subject to punishment by a Moderator with the correct evidence.