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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.

The '''Content Policy''' outlines the type of content WikiOasis is not willing to host – these guidelines are clear and concise, so you should not 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.

# '''Do not 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.

# '''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 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.

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

# '''~~Don't~~ use wikis as file hosting services.''' Files that are not relevant to a wiki's topic should be kept at a minimum.

# '''Do not use wikis as file hosting services.''' Files that are not relevant to a wiki's topic should be kept at a minimum.

# '''No anarchy wikis.''' Wikis must have a clear scope and rules, as well as admins to enforce the rules. If there are no active admins for a wiki you contribute to, you can request to be promoted to an admin at [[Steward requests/Permissions]].

# '''~~Don't~~ duplicate other WikiOasis wikis.''' If there's already a wiki on WikiOasis about a subject you're interested in, contribute to that wiki instead of creating a new one.

# '''Do not duplicate other WikiOasis wikis.''' If there is already a wiki on WikiOasis about a subject you're interested in, contribute to that wiki instead of creating a new one.

# '''Scope changes must still follow the Content Policy.''' Changing your wiki's scope to one prohibited by this policy may result in it being closed.

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.

If a page or handful of pages violate this policy, they will 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 is not possible, the wiki will be closed.