Content Policy: Difference between revisions

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The '''Content Policy''' outlines the type of content WikiOasis is not willing to host. These guidelines are clear and concise, so you shouldn't have any trouble following them.

# '''Follow United States law.''' WikiOasis is based in the United States, so this one should be self-explanatory.

# '''Don't cause problems for WikiOasis.''' Content that results in negative consequences for WikiOasis, such as denial of service attacks or search engine blacklisting, is not allowed.

# '''Don't cause problems for WikiOasis.''' Content that results in severe negative consequences for WikiOasis, such as denial of service attacks or search engine blacklisting, is not allowed.

# '''No hate speech.''' ~~Hate speech is defined as content~~ that incites harm against or otherwise attacks individuals or groups ~~based~~ on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

# '''No hate speech.''' Content that incites harm against or otherwise attacks individuals or groups, including attacks on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, is not allowed.

# '''No gratuitous NSFW.''' Not-safe-for-work content may only be used in educational or artistic contexts consistent with the wiki's topic.

# '''Don't use wikis as a tool for commercial promotion.''' Commercial promotion includes promoting a business, selling products, or manipulating search engine rankings.

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If a page or handful of pages violate this policy, they'll be removed and warnings may be issued. If a large part or all of the wiki violates this policy, WikiOasis staff will work with local administrators to try to resolve the violations; if that's not possible, the wiki will be closed.

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