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~~<center><big><big><big>THE GLOBAL RULE</big></big></big>~~

~~DO NOT GO AGAINST THE AI.~~

~~-CyberMod T800~~

~~</center>~~

~~== Other Rules ==~~

We created the '''[[Screamer Wiki]]''' (originally known as the '''ScreamerChecker Wiki''' on [[Wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]] (also known as Wikicities and later Wikia) on November 11, 2013, now migrated to [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] in August 2019) that brings people over shared experiences and gives everyone else a safe place to belong. Our rules ensure everyone can express themselves and find community, but not at the expense of anyone else.<br>

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* Do not post, upload, request, or link to anything that is [[Screamer_Wiki:Rules/Illegal_Content|illegal in the United States]]. If you do, you will be reported to law enforcement.

** When it comes to things that fit in grey areas, we lean towards not allowing it.

* Avoid using scary images, ~~Not Safe For Work~~ images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links''. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''.

* Avoid using scary images, not safe for work images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links''. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''.

* Use either the [https://forums.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning.

* Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, and write in American English.

* The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''https:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. Grammatical errors ~~should~~ '''not''' be corrected. ~~On the page, you~~ may add (sic) after the screamer's title if you wish ~~in this case~~.

* The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''https:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. Grammatical errors shall '''not''' be corrected. You may add (sic) after the screamer's title on the page itself if you wish.

* Do not delete, blank, or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> but keep the page intact.

* ~~Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned~~.

* Using generative AI (for example, ChatGPT) to write pages for you is disallowed. For more details, see the [[Screamer Wiki:Generative AI Policy|generative AI policy]].

== Forums, Comments, and User Subpages ==

===Overall===

* Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, discrimination, or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.

* Follow the [https://web.archive.org/web/20040604195425/http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html core rules of netiquette].

* Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, [https://www.senate.ca.gov/protected-classes discrimination], or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.

** If other users are rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]].

** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to bug you.

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** This may include very low-quality comments (such as "jiaosdjfo")

* No advertising or begging.

** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g. "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g. "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the [[wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] app?").

** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g., "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g., "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the [[wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] app?").

** Begging includes asking people to write pages for you.

** Begging includes asking people to write or edit pages for you.

* Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g. "[[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Hey guys! I guess that's it.]]").

* Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g., "[[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Hey guys! I guess that's it.]]").

** The promotion of pedophilia or zoosadism (even if ironic) is not allowed.

** The glorification or memes of violence (e.g. suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.

** The glorification or memes of violence (e.g., suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.

* Follow [[wikipedia:Law of the United States|United States law]]. If you break the law, we must report you to law enforcement.

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* Do not use alternate accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.

* Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.

* Screamer Wiki blocks [[Wikipedia:Open_proxies|open proxies]]. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.

* Screamer Wiki blocks [[Wikipedia:Open_proxies|open proxies]]. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user, and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.

== Good practices ==

* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''non-clickable links''.

* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.

* If you see someone violating any ~~of the~~ rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.

* If you see someone violating any rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.

* If you see someone vandalizing or brigading, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].

* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>.

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== Ban appeals ==

If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It is important, to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.

If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It's important to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.

Please note that ban appeals are not guaranteed to result in the lifting of the ban and that the final decision on the ban will be made by the administrator(s) who imposed the ban.

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 {{DISPLAYTITLE:Rules}}
-<center><big><big><big>THE GLOBAL RULE</big></big></big>
-DO NOT GO AGAINST THE AI.
--CyberMod T800
-</center>
-== Other Rules ==
 We created the '''[[Screamer Wiki]]'''  (originally known as the '''ScreamerChecker Wiki''' on [[Wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]] (also known as Wikicities and later Wikia) on November 11, 2013, now migrated to [[wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] in August 2019) that brings people over shared experiences and gives everyone else a safe place to belong. Our rules ensure everyone can express themselves and find community, but not at the expense of anyone else.<br>
@@ Line 14: / Line 7: @@
 * Do not post, upload, request, or link to anything that is [[Screamer_Wiki:Rules/Illegal_Content|illegal in the United States]]. If you do, you will be reported to law enforcement.
 ** When it comes to things that fit in grey areas, we lean towards not allowing it.
-* Avoid using scary images, Not Safe For Work images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links''. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''.
+* Avoid using scary images, not safe for work images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to a screamer or shock site. Instead, use ''non-clickable links''. For example, '''ScaryScreamer.com'''.
 * Use either the [https://forums.screamer.wiki forum], user talk pages, or user subpages to communicate with other users. Do not create pages that are out of subject, or you will get a warning.
 * Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, and write in American English.
-* The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''https:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. Grammatical errors should '''not''' be corrected. On the page, you may add (sic) after the screamer's title if you wish in this case.
+* The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''https:// '''. For example, ''ScaryScreamer.com'', and '''not''' ''<nowiki>http://www.ScaryScreamer.com</nowiki>''. The name's capitalization [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization_in_English#When_to_capitalize may be changed to title case] if necessary. Grammatical errors shall '''not''' be corrected. You may add (sic) after the screamer's title on the page itself if you wish.
 * Do not delete, blank, or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add <nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki> but keep the page intact.
-* Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned.
+* Using generative AI (for example, ChatGPT) to write pages for you is disallowed. For more details, see the [[Screamer Wiki:Generative AI Policy|generative AI policy]].
 == Forums, Comments, and User Subpages ==
 ===Overall===
-* Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, discrimination, or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.
+* Follow the [https://web.archive.org/web/20040604195425/http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html core rules of netiquette].
+* Be respectful to others. No insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, [https://www.senate.ca.gov/protected-classes discrimination], or inciting abuse will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxing may be reported to law enforcement.
 ** If other users are rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|admin]].
 ** Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to bug you.
@@ Line 30: / Line 24: @@
 ** This may include very low-quality comments (such as "jiaosdjfo")
 * No advertising or begging.
-** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g. "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g. "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the [[wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] app?").
+** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g., "check out my website", "check out my screamer" or "I made a video explaining this screamer"), but you may not spam it. Other types of free advertising are completely forbidden (e.g., "Did you know you can get two Big Macs for the price of one only on the [[wikipedia:McDonald's|McDonald's]] app?").
-** Begging includes asking people to write pages for you.
+** Begging includes asking people to write or edit pages for you.
-* Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g. "[[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Hey guys! I guess that's it.]]").
+* Comments and posts that have a heavy edge to them may be removed (e.g., "[[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Hey guys! I guess that's it.]]").
 ** The promotion of pedophilia or zoosadism (even if ironic) is not allowed.
-** The glorification or memes of violence (e.g. suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.
+** The glorification or memes of violence (e.g., suicide of any sort, mass shootings, etc.) are forbidden and will result in a permanent ban.
 * Follow [[wikipedia:Law of the United States|United States law]]. If you break the law, we must report you to law enforcement.
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 * Do not use alternate accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.
 * Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.
-* Screamer Wiki blocks [[Wikipedia:Open_proxies|open proxies]]. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.
+* Screamer Wiki blocks [[Wikipedia:Open_proxies|open proxies]]. These bans are not intended to affect a normal user, and those who already have accounts can still edit on Tor/VPNs. If you do not have an account, you must disable your Tor/VPN to create one.
 == Good practices ==
 * Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''non-clickable links''.
 * Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
-* If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.
+* If you see someone violating any rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.
 * If you see someone vandalizing or brigading, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
 * If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>.
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 == Ban appeals ==
-If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It is important, to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.
+If you wish to challenge a ban, you may do so by submitting a ban appeal. This can be done by creating a message on your talk page or by sending an email to the appropriate parties. In your appeal, clearly state the reasons why you believe the ban should be lifted. It's important to be honest and provide any relevant information or context to support your appeal.
 Please note that ban appeals are not guaranteed to result in the lifting of the ban and that the final decision on the ban will be made by the administrator(s) who imposed the ban.