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'''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of these rules, you will receive a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned.
'''REMEMBER''': Always follow the rules. If you violate any of these rules, you will get a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned from the wiki. If you vandalize the wiki, you will be banned without any warning.
==Creating and editing pages==
 
# 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.
=='''Creating and editing pages'''==
# 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, NSFW/NSFL images, videos, or ''clickable links'' that lead directly to the screamer website. Instead, use ''non-clickable links'', or links that can't be clicked on. 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 either the [https://forum.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.
# Use [https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar correct grammar] and spelling, write in American English. ''If this rule is violated, your account will not get banned.''
# 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.
# The page name must always be the '''name of the screamer''', without '''www.''' or '''http:// '''. 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.
# Do not brigade or plan a brigade to this wiki or user. Doing so will result in an immediate ban.  
# 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.
# 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.
# Do not post, discuss, upload, request, or link to anything that is illegal in the United States.
# Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned.


== '''Forums and User Subpages''' ==
== Forums and User Subpages ==
* Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing may be reported to law enforcement.
* Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing may be reported to law enforcement.
* Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
** If other users are being 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 pester you.
* ​Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
* Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule.
* Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule.
* You can talk about anything you want.
* No advertising or begging.
* Posts may be edited or deleted if they violate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children's_Online_Privacy_Protection_Act COPPA]. If this happens, your account will not be banned.
** You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g "check out my website" or "check out my 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 McDonald's app?").
* No advertising or begging.  
* Necroposting is allowed and encouraged.
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, you may be reported to law enforcement.
* Follow United States law. If you break the law, we are required to report you to law enforcement.


== '''Activity outside Screamer Wiki''' ==
== Activity outside Screamer Wiki ==
* We ask that you do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon the Screamer Wiki or its users.
* Do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon Screamer Wiki or its users.


== '''Usernames and Second Accounts''' ==
== Usernames and Second Accounts ==
* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
* Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
* Do not use second accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
* Do not use alternate accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
* Do not use second accounts to circumvent a ban. Doing so will result in a permanent ban, so wait or appeal your current ban.
* 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.
* Do not impersonate people. Doing so will result in a permanent ban.


== '''Ban appeals''' ==
== Good practices ==
If you would like to appeal a ban, simply put a message on your own talk page or email stating why your ban should be lifted.
* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''non-clickable links''.
 
== '''Good practices''' ==
* Remove ''clickable links'' that go directly to the website and replace them with ''un-clickable links''.
* Flag any photos or videos that contain a screamer with <nowiki>{{Delete}}</nowiki> to flag the file for deletion.
* 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 of the rules, tell them by using this [[Rules#Templates and examples|template]] and fix the page.
* If you see someone vandalizing and brigading the wiki, fix the page and contact an [[Screamer Wiki:Administrators|administrator]].
* 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>
* If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add <nowiki>{{Cleanup}}</nowiki>.
* If you see any false information, correct it.
* If you see any false information, correct it.
* If there are missing categories, add them.
* If there are missing categories, add them.
* If you are creating pages for shock sites, please add the <nowiki>{{NSFW}}</nowiki> warning template at the very top of the page first.
* If you are creating pages that discuss 18+ material, please add the <nowiki>{{ContentWarning}}</nowiki> template at the very top of the page first.
* If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: [[Jarsquatter#Spread|Jarsquatter]]) or delete the portion entirely.
* If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: [[Jarsquatter#Spread|Jarsquatter]]) or delete the portion entirely.
* If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{citation}}</nowiki>
* If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add <nowiki>{{cite}}</nowiki>.
* Use MediaWiki links (for example ''<nowiki>[[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]</nowiki>'') instead of templates (for example ''<nowiki>{{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}</nowiki>'') because they are causing baiting.
* Use MediaWiki links (for example ''<nowiki>[[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]</nowiki>'') instead of templates (for example ''<nowiki>{{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}</nowiki>'').
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* Make sure articles follow the [[Screamer Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* Remember, once on the internet, always on the internet. Don't post anything you'd regret later!
== 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 personal 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.
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 administrators who imposed the ban.
=== Ban forgiveness ===
Ban forgiveness is a way to appeal a ban after a certain amount of time has passed. This type of appeal is an admission that the ban was justified and a sincere apology for the actions that led to the ban.
The process of ban forgiveness typically involves reaching out to the administrators or moderators who imposed the ban and expressing remorse for the actions that led to the ban. This could be done through a message on your talk page or through an email. It is important to be honest and transparent about the reasons for the ban and to take responsibility for your actions.
If the ban is lifted as a result of a ban forgiveness appeal, it is crucial to understand that this is a second chance and that any repeat of the behavior that led to the ban will result in further consequences. It is important to learn from the experience and to make changes to ensure that the ban will not be imposed again in the future.


== '''Minimum Age''' ==
== Minimum Age ==
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
*Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
**If you are under 13, you must not post any identifiable information that shows that you are under 13.
**If you are under 13, you must not post any personally identifiable information (PII) that shows that you are under 13.
**Those that are acting in an immature way or, in other ways, do not appear to be old enough to responsibly contribute may be banned. This ban is appealable once you turn 13.


== '''Deleting Your Account''' ==
== Deleting Your Account ==
Accounts can <b>never</b> be fully deleted, like on Wikipedia. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Courtesy_vanishing vanished].
Accounts can never be fully deleted. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Courtesy_vanishing vanished].


== '''Templates and examples''' ==
== Templates and examples ==
* Here is a list of [[:Category:Featured Articles|good pages]]; they contain images, pertinent info, links, galleries (when necessary), and are well structured and follow most of the criteria on the [[Manual of Style]].
* Here is a list of [[:Category:Featured Articles|good pages]]; they contain images, pertinent info, links, galleries, and are well structured and follow the criteria on the [[Manual of Style]].


== '''Help Guides''' ==
== Help Guides ==
'''Are you a new user?''' If this is the case, the [[Screamer Wiki:Guides|Help Guides]] are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.<br />
'''Are you a new user?''' If this is the case, the [[Screamer Wiki:Guides|Help Guides]] are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.<br />


<center><font color="yellow">'''Thank you for following the rules!'''</font></center>
<center><font color="yellow">'''Thank you for following the rules!'''</font></center>

Revision as of 11:56, 4 February 2023

REMEMBER: Always follow the rules. If you violate any of these rules, you will receive a warning. If you repeat two more times, you will be banned.

Creating and editing pages

  1. Do not post, upload, request, or link to anything that is illegal in the United States. If you do, you will be reported to law enforcement.
  2. 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.
  3. Use either the 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.
  4. Use correct grammar and spelling, and write in American English.
  5. The page name must always be the name of the screamer, without www. or https:// . For example, ScaryScreamer.com, and not http://www.ScaryScreamer.com. The name's capitalization may be changed to title case if necessary.
  6. Do not delete, blank or replace the content of a page. If you want to delete a page, just add {{delete}} but keep the page intact.
  7. Users who spam or add false information on purpose will be immediately banned.

Forums and User Subpages

  • Be respectful to others, no insults, racial slurs (except in the context of a screamer or shock site), harassment, or discrimination will be tolerated. Users making credible threats or doxxing may be reported to law enforcement.
    • If other users are being rude towards you, avoid insulting them in return and report them to an admin.
    • Ignore trolls, as giving them attention will only fuel their attempts to pester you.
  • ​Do not post spam or clickable links to screamers to trick other users.
  • Do not edit other people's posts or user pages unless the user is breaking a rule.
  • No advertising or begging.
    • You may post about your own personal site, project, or screamer (e.g "check out my website" or "check out my 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 McDonald's app?").
  • Necroposting is allowed and encouraged.
  • Follow United States law. If you break the law, we are required to report you to law enforcement.

Activity outside Screamer Wiki

  • Do not act in a way that would reflect poorly upon Screamer Wiki or its users.

Usernames and Second Accounts

  • Do not create accounts with inappropriate usernames. Doing so will result in the account being renamed.
  • Do not use alternate accounts (sockpuppets) to break any of the other rules listed.
  • 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.

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 {{Delete}} to flag the file for deletion.
  • If you see someone violating any of the rules, tell them by using this template and fix the page.
  • If you see someone vandalizing or brigading, fix the page and contact an administrator.
  • If you see any grammatical or spelling mistakes, correct them or add {{Cleanup}}.
  • If you see any false information, correct it.
  • If there are missing categories, add them.
  • If you are creating pages that discuss 18+ material, please add the {{ContentWarning}} template at the very top of the page first.
  • If you see any articles (or portions) of articles that have been plagiarized, give credit of the portion to the original website (example: Jarsquatter) or delete the portion entirely.
  • If you see any parts of an article that are uncited, cite them or add {{cite}}.
  • Use MediaWiki links (for example [[wikipedia:Example of an article|Example of an article]]) instead of templates (for example {{Wikipedia|Example of an article}}).
  • Make sure articles follow the Manual of Style
  • Remember, once on the internet, always on the internet. Don't post anything you'd regret later!

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 personal 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.

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 administrators who imposed the ban.

Ban forgiveness

Ban forgiveness is a way to appeal a ban after a certain amount of time has passed. This type of appeal is an admission that the ban was justified and a sincere apology for the actions that led to the ban.

The process of ban forgiveness typically involves reaching out to the administrators or moderators who imposed the ban and expressing remorse for the actions that led to the ban. This could be done through a message on your talk page or through an email. It is important to be honest and transparent about the reasons for the ban and to take responsibility for your actions.

If the ban is lifted as a result of a ban forgiveness appeal, it is crucial to understand that this is a second chance and that any repeat of the behavior that led to the ban will result in further consequences. It is important to learn from the experience and to make changes to ensure that the ban will not be imposed again in the future.

Minimum Age

  • Due to COPPA, you must be at least 13 years old to post personal information.
    • If you are under 13, you must not post any personally identifiable information (PII) that shows that you are under 13.
    • Those that are acting in an immature way or, in other ways, do not appear to be old enough to responsibly contribute may be banned. This ban is appealable once you turn 13.

Deleting Your Account

Accounts can never be fully deleted. The most you can do is ask an Admin for your account to be vanished.

Templates and examples

  • Here is a list of good pages; they contain images, pertinent info, links, galleries, and are well structured and follow the criteria on the Manual of Style.

Help Guides

Are you a new user? If this is the case, the Help Guides are here for you. These handy guides show you how to use the wiki more efficiently, from how to edit pages, to adding colors and changing fonts, to becoming a moderator or an admin.

Thank you for following the rules!