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Lagg: Update policy for consistency and explicit rules on community mods/maps courtesy Tark

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Update policy for consistency and explicit rules on community mods/maps courtesy Tark

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			'''Community content''' refers to any material created by the ''Portal'' community including but not directly supported by [[Valve]].

			''[[Portal Wiki\|Usefulness]]'' and ''notability'' are the gatekeepers for admissibility of topics to the [[w:Wikipedia:What is an article?#Namespace\|main namespace]] of Portal Wiki. As applies specifically to Community content, such topics must be sufficiently ''notable'' for inclusion in the main namespace, as discussed in the policies below. However, Community content [[:Category:Topics covered better by other wikis\|best covered by other sources]] are not covered within this Wiki. Rather this Wiki will only provide direction to the appropriate sources in such cases.

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			== General rules ==
			As with ''any'' article, incompleteness, poor grammar, inconsistent formatting, and other quality issues are ''completely separate'' issues from notability. All notable topic pages with quality issues can and should be fixed by normal editing. ''Severely'' underdeveloped pages can be moved by authors or custodians to User <u>sandboxes</u> until improved to at least stub quality.

			Generally, to neutrally reinforce notability, a Community content page should not be written by anyone who developed the subject of the page.

	== Community Websites ==		== Community Websites ==
	There are many websites and resources available online that relate to the Portal series. Not all of this content merits coverage on the Wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the Portal Wiki has set out guidelines to ~~familiarise~~ users with the standards we set.		There are many websites and resources available online that relate to the Portal series. Not all of this content merits coverage on the Wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the Portal Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarize users with the standards we set.

	Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources them should be maintained and adhere to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.		Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources them should be maintained and adhere to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.

	===Conflict of Interest===		=== Conflict of Interest ===
			==== Identifying a Conflict of Interest ====
	====Identifying a Conflict of Interest====
	A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.		A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.

	====Declaring an Interest====		==== Declaring an Interest ====
	In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.		In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.

	====Suggesting Content====		==== Suggesting Content ====
	It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.		It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.

	== Community Modifications ==		== Community Modifications / Mappacks ==
	~~Out of the many community modifications that are available to~~ [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]], we will only document what we deem those with the most community interest ~~- evaluated by a set of legibility guidelines~~. There will of course be exceptions to these guidelines, but only as decided by the Wiki community.		{{see also\|Category:Mods}}
			A '''mod''' is a Community modification for [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]], which, naturally, are distributed and hosted only by Community developers. Out of the many community modifications that are available to play, we will only document what we deem those with the most community interest. There will of course be exceptions to these guidelines, but only as decided by the Wiki community.

			As a factor for notability, a mod may only be noted and granted an article if it meets '''all''' of the following criteria:

	~~=== Eligibility Guidelines ===~~
	~~Community modifications/mappacks should:~~
	* Be intertwined or related to the [[Story]] in some way.		* Be intertwined or related to the [[Story]] in some way.
	** It can be prior, during, alternative to, or after the [[Story\|stories]] of [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]].		** It can be prior, during, alternative to, or after the [[Story\|stories]] of [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]].
	* Already have expressed community interest and appraisal.		* Already have expressed community interest and appraisal.
	** Example: Being approved ~~on [http://steamcommunity.com/greenlight~~ Steam ~~Greenlight].~~		** Example: Being approved for a Steam release
	* Be in active development and/or released.		* Be in active development and/or released.
	** A demo/teaser release can count towards this.		** A demo/teaser release can count towards this.
			* Discussion among the community / Reported in game media
			** Discussion of the mod must extend beyond the thread announcing its creation and development.

			<span style="color:red">''However'', a Mod page on this Wiki must not serve as the website for the Mod; the "creators/owners" of the Mod have the responsibilities of supporting the Mod as necessary.</span>

			== Community Chambers / Maps ==
			As a factor for notability, a Custom Chamber may only be noted and granted an article if it meets '''all''' of the following criteria:

			* It is used with a notable Community Mod
			* It was part of a notable Community Event, e.g. [[Summer Mapping Initiative]]

			Additionally, custom chambers must conform to ''all'' [[Help:Style guide/Test chambers\|policies and styles]] applicable to standard ''Portal'' chambers. Any media must conform to the naming schemes as well as categorizations, meaning that files are to be prefixed with the mod name, e.g. {{code\|[[File:Portal Stories: Mel Junk Yard.png]]}}. In addition to this, custom chambers should be categorized under {{code\|[[Category:Custom Test Chambers]]}} along with the mod name, e.g. {{code\|[[Category:Portal Stories: Mel Chambers]]}}.

			Per [[Portal Wiki:Images\|Policy]], media that contains copyrighted material is prohibited and is subject to deletion. See also: [[Portal Wiki:Licensing images\|Licensing images]].

	=== Conflict of Interest ===		=== Conflict of Interest ===
	See [[#Community Websites\|Conflict of Interest]] above.		See [[#Community Websites\|Conflict of Interest]] above.


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Sven: /* Legibility Guidelines */ (Eligibility, not legibility)

2017-02-08T18:46:52Z

Legibility Guidelines: (Eligibility, not legibility)

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	Out of the many community modifications that are available to [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]], we will only document what we deem those with the most community interest - evaluated by a set of legibility guidelines. There will of course be exceptions to these guidelines, but only as decided by the Wiki community.		Out of the many community modifications that are available to [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]], we will only document what we deem those with the most community interest - evaluated by a set of legibility guidelines. There will of course be exceptions to these guidelines, but only as decided by the Wiki community.

	=== ~~Legibility~~ Guidelines ===		=== Eligibility Guidelines ===
	Community modifications ~~must~~:		Community modifications/mappacks should:
	* Be intertwined or related to the [[Story]] in some way.		* Be intertwined or related to the [[Story]] in some way.
	** It can be prior, during or after the [[Story]] of [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]]		** It can be prior, during, alternative to, or after the [[Story\|stories]] of [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]].
	* Already have expressed community interest and appraisal.		* Already have expressed community interest and appraisal.
	* ~~''To be expanded~~...''		** Example: Being approved on [http://steamcommunity.com/greenlight Steam Greenlight].
			* Be in active development and/or released.
			** A demo/teaser release can count towards this.

	=== Conflict of Interest ===		=== Conflict of Interest ===

RJackson: Mentioned community mods. Legibility guidelines needs extending.

2011-04-26T16:44:05Z

Mentioned community mods. Legibility guidelines needs extending.

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			== Community Websites ==
	There are many websites and resources available online that relate to the Portal series. Not all of this content merits coverage on the Wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the Portal Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarise users with the standards we set.		There are many websites and resources available online that relate to the Portal series. Not all of this content merits coverage on the Wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the Portal Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarise users with the standards we set.

	Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources them should be maintained and adhere to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.		Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources them should be maintained and adhere to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.

	==Conflict of Interest==		===Conflict of Interest===

	===Identifying a Conflict of Interest===		====Identifying a Conflict of Interest====
	A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.		A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.

	===Declaring an Interest===		====Declaring an Interest====
	In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.		In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.

	===Suggesting Content===		====Suggesting Content====
	It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.		It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.

			== Community Modifications ==
			Out of the many community modifications that are available to [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]], we will only document what we deem those with the most community interest - evaluated by a set of legibility guidelines. There will of course be exceptions to these guidelines, but only as decided by the Wiki community.

			=== Legibility Guidelines ===
			Community modifications must:
			* Be intertwined or related to the [[Story]] in some way.
			** It can be prior, during or after the [[Story]] of [[Portal]] or [[Portal 2]]
			* Already have expressed community interest and appraisal.
			* ''To be expanded...''

			=== Conflict of Interest ===
			See [[#Community Websites\|Conflict of Interest]] above.


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RJackson: Copypasta is delicious

2011-04-23T22:39:59Z

Copypasta is delicious

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There are many websites and resources available online that relate to the Portal series. Not all of this content merits coverage on the Wiki. In order to avoid indiscriminate inclusion of information, the Portal Wiki has set out guidelines to familiarise users with the standards we set.

Additionally, existing articles about community websites or resources them should be maintained and adhere to these reasonable quality and notability standards set by the Wiki.

==Conflict of Interest==

===Identifying a Conflict of Interest===
A conflict of interest occurs when a user edits an article for any other reason than to improve the quality of the Wiki's content. Typically users with conflicts of interest are directly affiliated with the topic of an article, or are in direct communication with someone who is.

===Declaring an Interest===
In order to avoid misunderstandings and improve communication with the Wiki, many users have declared an interest in community resources that they are directly involved with. If you would like to declare your interest in the subject of a particular article, you can start by stating your involvement with the content on your user page. You may also wish to leave a note to the same effect on the talk page of the article.

===Suggesting Content===
It is recommended that users with a Conflict of Interest remain actively involved in their site's article. However, directly adding or removing content could disrupt the neutrality of an article. We suggest that users that find themselves in this situation use the Talk page to suggest content to be added or removed.

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