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The '''WikiOasis Content Policy''' is a comprehensive global policy that applies to all wikis within the WikiOasis network. It outlines the requirements and restrictions regarding the content that can be created and shared on our platform, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for all users. | The '''WikiOasis Content Policy''' is a comprehensive global policy that applies to ''all'' wikis within the WikiOasis network. It outlines the requirements and restrictions regarding the content that can be created and shared on our platform, ensuring a safe and constructive environment for all users. | ||
== Prohibited Content == | == Prohibited Content == | ||
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*'''Pornography:''' We are not a platform for hosting pornography. We will allow sexually explicit material provided there is educational value to the material. | *'''Pornography:''' We are not a platform for hosting pornography. We will allow sexually explicit material provided there is educational value to the material. | ||
*'''Hate Speech and Violence:''' Content that promotes hate speech, terrorism, illegal activities, or any form of violence and harassment is forbidden. This includes any material that incites harm against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. | *'''Hate Speech and Violence:''' Content that promotes hate speech, terrorism, illegal activities, or any form of violence and harassment is forbidden. This includes any material that incites harm against individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. | ||
*'''Illegal Content:''' For legal reasons, WikiOasis cannot host any content that is illegal in the United States of America, or Germany where the site is hosted from. This includes terrorism or other plotting of illegal activity. | |||
* '''Illegal Content:''' For legal reasons, WikiOasis cannot host any content that is illegal in the United States of America, or Germany where the site is hosted from. This includes terrorism or other plotting of illegal activity. | |||
*'''Commercial Promotion:''' Content or wikis that exist solely to promote a business, sell products, or manipulate search engine rankings are not permitted. WikiOasis is intended for non-commercial wikis, not commercial ventures. | *'''Commercial Promotion:''' Content or wikis that exist solely to promote a business, sell products, or manipulate search engine rankings are not permitted. WikiOasis is intended for non-commercial wikis, not commercial ventures. | ||
*'''Lack of Structure:''' Wikis without clear rules, leadership, or organizational structure may be subject to removal. It is essential for each wiki to have defined governance to maintain quality and integrity. | *'''Lack of Structure:''' Wikis without clear rules, leadership, or organizational structure may be subject to removal. It is essential for each wiki to have defined governance to maintain quality and integrity. | ||
*'''Duplicate Content:''' Creation of wikis that duplicate existing content on WikiOasis is not allowed. Users are encouraged to contribute to existing wikis rather than creating redundant ones. | *'''Duplicate Content:''' Creation of wikis that duplicate existing content on WikiOasis is not allowed. Users are encouraged to contribute to existing wikis rather than creating redundant ones. | ||
*'''Toxic or Unsuitable Content:''' Any content deemed toxic, harmful, or unsuitable by the community or stewards will not be tolerated. | *'''Toxic or Unsuitable Content:''' Any content deemed toxic, harmful, or unsuitable by the community or stewards will not be tolerated. | ||
*'''Scope Changes:''' If a wiki wishes to make significant changes to its scope or purpose, it must first obtain approval from a steward. This ensures that all changes align with WikiOasis's goals and policies. | *'''Scope Changes:''' If a wiki wishes to make significant changes to its scope or purpose, it must first obtain approval from a steward. This ensures that all changes align with WikiOasis's goals and policies. | ||
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*'''Individual Violations:''' These occur when a single page or a few pages violate the content policy. In such cases, stewards or local administrators will take action to remove the offending content and may issue warnings or sanctions to the responsible user(s). | *'''Individual Violations:''' These occur when a single page or a few pages violate the content policy. In such cases, stewards or local administrators will take action to remove the offending content and may issue warnings or sanctions to the responsible user(s). | ||
*'''Full Violations:''' A full violation occurs when an entire wiki or a significant portion of its content fails to comply with the policy. In these instances, stewards will conduct a thorough review of the wiki and collaborate with local administrators to rectify the violations. If the issues cannot be resolved, or if there are extraordinary circumstances, the wiki may be closed, marked as deleted, or subjected to other necessary actions. | *'''Full Violations:''' A full violation occurs when an entire wiki or a significant portion of its content fails to comply with the policy. In these instances, stewards will conduct a thorough review of the wiki and collaborate with local administrators to rectify the violations. If the issues cannot be resolved, or if there are extraordinary circumstances, the wiki may be closed, marked as deleted, or subjected to other necessary actions. | ||