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Warning templates have been around since the creation of the Super Mario Wiki and are used to keep track of a user's disciplinary history as well as provide justification for blocks/bans. Once a warning has been issued, it cannot be removed without going through an [[MarioWiki:Appeals|appeal]]. Removing a warning template without going through an appeal is grounds for another warning. You can archive talk pages that have warnings as long as the warnings are not removed from the archive page or are otherwise tampered with.
The series is continually adding games to its portfolio and we should be aware of guidelines set in place to deal with the new content these games are bringing. This page emphasizes on unreleased video games but will also cover any other type of unreleased media, which will collectively be referred to as “projects”. In addition, the page covers how information can turn into beta elements and what to do in case of a cancelled project. This page does not detail how to start an article on a new project, but rather how to deal with information regarding new games and other media.


The following templates are considered warning templates:
==Released vs. unreleased projects==
If a project is slated for an international release, the project is considered released only when it is released in an English speaking country. This is because content may change in the translation process and Super Mario Wiki has a primarily English speaking audience. If the project clearly is not going to be released in an English speaking country and it has been released somewhere else, the project can be considered released. The official release date is what is used when determining when a project is released, regardless of when retailers start selling the product.


*{{tem|Userspace}}
==New articles pertaining to upcoming projects==
*{{tem|Reminder}}
Generally, new articles on subjects in upcoming projects are only allowed if the articles have sufficient information backed up by reliable references. Articles that only mention the future appearance of the subject or other minor details will be deleted immediately. If an article does have sufficient information, place {{Tem|new subject}} at the top of the page to point out that the article is subject to major changes. Once the information has been rewritten and more content has been added, the template may be removed.
*{{tem|Warning}}
*{{tem|Lastwarn}}


In this page, the above templates are collectively referred to as "warnings" for simplicity. Capitalized "Warning" refers to the specific {{tem|Warning}} template, and all other specific templates are capitalized as well.
==Previously existing articles in upcoming projects==
Information about subjects in upcoming projects with pre-existing articles is allowed as long as the information is not speculation and is accompanied by solid references. Unlike new articles pertaining to upcoming projects, there is no minimum for length of content. Statements like “[subject] may make an appearance in [future project]” are not allowed. When adding information about an upcoming project to an article, make a separate section to distinguish it from existing information. Place {{Tem|new subject-section}} at the top of this section to signal to other editors and readers that the information is subject to change because the project hasn’t been released yet. Once information has been rewritten and more content has been added, the template may be removed.


==Procedure==
==Beta elements, vaporware, and cancelled projects==
If you feel like another user has violated a rule, you may issue a warning. Before doing so, contemplate whether the user really deserves the warning. Since warnings are serious accusations, use them responsibly. Abuse of warning privileges is grounds for a warning of your own or block. Follow these steps:
It is almost inevitable that a project will have certain aspects of it cut or changed from the final product. The information before it is altered for the final product is referred to as beta elements. When editors discover discrepancies between information about an unreleased game and its final product, editors should move that information to the relevant beta elements page.


#Identify the problem. If the problem is something that can be resolved through discussion (such as edit conflicts), try contacting the user.
Although rare, it is possible for a project to be left in perpetual development or be completely cancelled. When the former occurs, the project is referred to as vaporware. When a project becomes vaporware or cancelled, a page should be created for the vaporware/cancelled project and all relevant information needs to be merged to that article.
#Determine the right template for the situation, based on the nature and severity of the offense. A list of offenses and what templates should be used can be found below, but here are the general rules of thumb:
#*If it's the user's first time creating that particular problem, give them the default template. In general, minor issues get Reminders and userspace issues get the Userspace notice, while problematic behavior gets Warnings, and serious offenses get Last Warnings or even instant bans. See below for details and a list of what specific offenses get which template.
#**If you give someone a Last Warning, contact an admin to that they can keep an eye on the user and block them if they continue to break the rules.
#**If you see someone doing something that deserves an instant ban, alert an admin immediately.
#*If the user has already received the default template, give them a warning from the next level. If they have received both the default and the nest tier up, give them the tier above that. I.e. if they already have a Reminder or Userspace template, give them a Warning template, and if they persist with their action, give them a Last Warning.
#*If the user has not caused that particular problem before, but has accumulated numerous warnings for various other offenses, they can be issued a higher-level warning for this latest offense. I.e. if they have numerous Reminders, rather than give them another Reminder, give them a Warning, even if it was a minor offense - it becomes the straw that broke the camel's back.
#*If you go to warn someone and find they have already been given a Last Warning for any issue, contact an admin, as that user most likely needs to be blocked for their latest misdemeanor.
#Place the template on the user's talk page and include the specific offense in the template. If necessary, accompany the template with a paragraph detailing exactly what the users was doing wrong and maybe even how they can avoid the problem in the future. It is extremely important that you make it clear what the warning was for.


Alternatively, you may contact a [[Special:ListUsers/sysop|Sysop]] or [[Special:ListUsers/patroller|Patroller]] and ask them to deal with the problem. If you don't feel comfortable asking them in public, you may also PM an administrator on the [http://forum.mariowiki.com/ forums].
==References==
{{Main|MarioWiki:References}}


==Warnable Offenses==
Whenever adding information about upcoming projects, it is necessary to cite your sources. This is because the information comes from secondary sources rather than the project itself. When making a new article or adding information to an existing article about an upcoming project, you need to cite your sources. Edits that do not follow this standard will be reverted without notice. Once the project has been released and the information is clearly present in the released project, you may remove these references. Just remember that references should stay in cases where the information is only present from secondary sources.
Here are some common reasons for warnings on the Super Mario Wiki. Offenses are organized by four levels and are given a fitting warning template for the initial offense. Reasons other than the ones listed below may be used depending on the situation. As explained in the Procedure, each time the offense is repeated, the severity of the warning issued is increased to the next level.


An asterisk (*) marks offenses that can only be issued by [[MarioWiki:Administrator|administrators]]:
==Revision==
The procedure for rewriting information about an upcoming project upon release will vary depending on the quality of the information prior to the rewrite. You may follow this checklist for some guidance:


===Level One Offenses===
#Change all future tense words to present tense. For example, replace words like "will appear in" to "appears in".
Level one offenses are low level offenses and are given through the {{Tem|Reminder}} and {{Tem|Userspace}} templates. Infractions that deserve a Reminder template include:
#Remove unnecessary references. Examples of this are information with references which can readily be found in the released project.
#Add more content if possible.
#Add or update images/templates as necessary.
#Remove the {{Tem|new subject}} or {{Tem|new subject-section}} templates.


*Not marking minor edits as "minor"
This list doesn't necessarily have to be followed in all cases.
*Not marking a flood of edits as "minor"
*Consistently writing with bad grammar/spelling (some leniency for non-native English speakers)
*Not entering coding correctly
*Entering speculation into articles
*Making too many consecutive edits to one page
*Creating new stub articles
*Having too many personal images (can also be given through {{tem|Personal-image-warning}})
*Violating signature guidelines (can also be given through {{tem|Sigfix}})
*Using mainspace talk pages for unconstructive purposes
*Adding unnecessary amounts of off-topic information or Trivia
*Uploading unnecessary files, including duplicate images
*Consistently formatting Proposals and Talk Page Proposals incorrectly
*Changing British spellings and grammar conventions to American standards, and vice-versa (like changing colour to color)
*Failure to follow [[MarioWiki:Writing Guideline|Writing Guidelines]]
 
Infractions that deserve a Userspace template include:
 
*Editing user page too much in a short period of time
*Having a large ratio of user space contributions compared to mainspace contributions
*Creating user subpages that are not for constructive purposes
*Violating the [[MarioWiki:User space|user space policy]]
 
===Level Two Offenses===
Level two offenses are mid level offenses and are given through the {{Tem|Warning}} template. Infractions that deserve a Warning template include:
 
*Making major changes without approval
*Enforcing a proposal before it has been passed
*Entering false information into articles
*Removing/altering other users' content (votes, comments, etc.)
**The only exceptions to this is when fixing coding issues and enforcing policy (replacing red links with {{Tem|Fakelink}}, replacing a signature with {{Tem|User}} on [[MarioWiki:No-Signature Policy|No-Signature pages]], etc.)
*Participating in an edit war
*Abusing warning privileges*
*Removing a warning without an appeal
*Editing an archive without good reason
*Acting uncourteous towards other users on a regular basis (see [[MarioWiki:Courtesy]])
*Failure to follow most [[:Category:MarioWiki Policy|policies]]
 
===Level Three Offenses===
Level three offenses are high level offenses and given through the {{Tem|Lastwarn}} template. Infractions that deserve a Lastwarn template include:
 
*Minor vandalism (like capitalizing all words, removing information for no reason, adding comments to an article, etc.)
*Impersonating another user
*Falsely claiming to be an admin
*Creating sockpuppets*
*Undermining admin authority*
*Flaming, spamming on user talk pages, and making disruptive comments towards other users
 
===Level Four Offenses===
Level four offenses are offenses which warrant an automatic infinite ban. Infractions which are considered level four offenses include:
 
*Major vandalism (like blanking pages, uploading inappropriate images, unprovoked flaming, etc.)
*Possessing an inappropriate username
*Creating sockpuppets during a temporary block (will extend the block the first time and become an infinite ban the second time)
*Creating an account for advertising purposes
*Creating an account just to make inflammatory comments
 
Please note that any sockpuppets of an existing account are automatically banned.
 
If you see a user committing a level three or level four offense, notify an [[MarioWiki:Administrator|administrator]] immediately. Depending on the severity of the offense, repeated offenses may be escalated more than one level.
 
==FAQ==
'''Q. Does my warning ever expire?'''<br>
A. No, warnings are permanent records.
 
'''Q. Can anyone give out warnings?'''<br>
A. Yes, all users have the right to warn other users.
 
'''Q. I don't think I deserve my warning. What should I do?'''<br>
A. If you feel you don't deserve the warning, you have the option to [[MarioWiki:Appeals|appeal]] it as long as the warning in question was not given by an administrator. When appealing warnings, it is best to do so as soon as possible.
 
'''Q. Can I still be promoted even if I have warnings?'''<br>
A. Absolutely. Warnings are meant to keep track of your past activities, not to evaluate your current performance.
 
'''Q. Can I still be blocked without any warnings?'''<br>
A. If the offense is severe enough, it is possible to be blocked without any kind of warning.
 
==See Also==
*[[MarioWiki:Blocking Policy]]
*[[MarioWiki:Vandalism]]
*[[MarioWiki:Trolls]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, May 20, 2017

The series is continually adding games to its portfolio and we should be aware of guidelines set in place to deal with the new content these games are bringing. This page emphasizes on unreleased video games but will also cover any other type of unreleased media, which will collectively be referred to as “projects”. In addition, the page covers how information can turn into beta elements and what to do in case of a cancelled project. This page does not detail how to start an article on a new project, but rather how to deal with information regarding new games and other media.

Released vs. unreleased projects

If a project is slated for an international release, the project is considered released only when it is released in an English speaking country. This is because content may change in the translation process and Super Mario Wiki has a primarily English speaking audience. If the project clearly is not going to be released in an English speaking country and it has been released somewhere else, the project can be considered released. The official release date is what is used when determining when a project is released, regardless of when retailers start selling the product.

New articles pertaining to upcoming projects

Generally, new articles on subjects in upcoming projects are only allowed if the articles have sufficient information backed up by reliable references. Articles that only mention the future appearance of the subject or other minor details will be deleted immediately. If an article does have sufficient information, place {{new subject}} at the top of the page to point out that the article is subject to major changes. Once the information has been rewritten and more content has been added, the template may be removed.

Previously existing articles in upcoming projects

Information about subjects in upcoming projects with pre-existing articles is allowed as long as the information is not speculation and is accompanied by solid references. Unlike new articles pertaining to upcoming projects, there is no minimum for length of content. Statements like “[subject] may make an appearance in [future project]” are not allowed. When adding information about an upcoming project to an article, make a separate section to distinguish it from existing information. Place {{new subject-section}} at the top of this section to signal to other editors and readers that the information is subject to change because the project hasn’t been released yet. Once information has been rewritten and more content has been added, the template may be removed.

Beta elements, vaporware, and cancelled projects

It is almost inevitable that a project will have certain aspects of it cut or changed from the final product. The information before it is altered for the final product is referred to as beta elements. When editors discover discrepancies between information about an unreleased game and its final product, editors should move that information to the relevant beta elements page.

Although rare, it is possible for a project to be left in perpetual development or be completely cancelled. When the former occurs, the project is referred to as vaporware. When a project becomes vaporware or cancelled, a page should be created for the vaporware/cancelled project and all relevant information needs to be merged to that article.

References

Main article: MarioWiki:References

Whenever adding information about upcoming projects, it is necessary to cite your sources. This is because the information comes from secondary sources rather than the project itself. When making a new article or adding information to an existing article about an upcoming project, you need to cite your sources. Edits that do not follow this standard will be reverted without notice. Once the project has been released and the information is clearly present in the released project, you may remove these references. Just remember that references should stay in cases where the information is only present from secondary sources.

Revision

The procedure for rewriting information about an upcoming project upon release will vary depending on the quality of the information prior to the rewrite. You may follow this checklist for some guidance:

  1. Change all future tense words to present tense. For example, replace words like "will appear in" to "appears in".
  2. Remove unnecessary references. Examples of this are information with references which can readily be found in the released project.
  3. Add more content if possible.
  4. Add or update images/templates as necessary.
  5. Remove the {{new subject}} or {{new subject-section}} templates.

This list doesn't necessarily have to be followed in all cases.

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