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Memory Alpha has some policies that have been proposed by the [[Memory Alpha:administrators|administrators]] and generally accepted by the members.  Please read through the policies below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules.  If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the [[Memory Alpha talk:Policies and guidelines|talk page]].

The page [[Memory Alpha:Policy changes]] informs about all new suggestions and clarifications incorporated into our policies. Add that page to your [[Help:Watchlist|watchlist]] to be kept up-to-date.

== General policies ==
Remember that above all else, '''Memory Alpha is an encyclopedia'''.  It is a community that is solely devoted to the development of the ''Star Trek'' reference database; it is not a chat room or discussion forum.  The [[Help:talk page|talk page]]s are specifically for discussing the writing of articles, and nothing else.

The following are general policies concerning the overall goals and functions of Memory Alpha:

* [[Memory Alpha:Editing policy|Editing policy]]: A guide on how to edit articles, and how to style them.
* [[Memory Alpha:Naming conventions|Naming conventions]]: How to name new articles.
* [[Memory Alpha:Disambiguation|Disambiguation]]: For potential article title conflicts.
* [[Memory Alpha:Image use policy|Image use policy]]: On the rules for uploading images.
* [[Memory Alpha:Copyrights|Copyrights]]: That unavoidable legalese...
* [[Memory Alpha:Etiquette|Etiquette]]: Useful advice for when disagreements arise.
* [[Memory Alpha:Deletion policy|Deletion policy]]: For when deleting pages becomes necessary.
* [[Memory Alpha:Canon Policy|Canon policy]]: What we accept, and what we don't accept.
* [[Memory Alpha:Spoiler Policy|Spoiler policy]]: Let the reader beware!
* [[Memory Alpha:Redirect|Redirect]]: On the rules for using redirects.
* [[Memory Alpha:Bot|Bot Policy]]: Bots on Memory Alpha

'''See also:''' [[Memory Alpha:Most common Memory Alpha faux pas|Most common Memory Alpha faux pas]] for some useful information for newcomers, and [[Memory Alpha:Policy changes]] for a link to what might recently have been discussed or updated.

== Enforcement ==
For day-to-day operations on Memory Alpha, enforcement can be handled by the general membership.  Simply pointing out each other's mistakes (politely, of course) is generally sufficient.

For problem cases, the [[Memory Alpha:administrators|administrators]] may intervene and enforce a policy, or temporarily lock a page to let things cool down.

In extreme and unusual cases, [[:en:User:MinutiaeMan|Dan Carlson]] and [[:en:User:Harry Doddema|Harry Doddema]], the project founders, will step in to ban a user who has proven to be unusually disruptive.

'''See also:''' [[Memory Alpha:Bans and blocks|Bans and blocks]], [[Memory Alpha:Protection policy|Protection policy]]

== Specific guidelines ==

=== General guidelines ===
* [[Memory Alpha:Contribute what you know or are willing to learn about|Contribute what you know or are willing to learn about]] (and create stubs responsibly)
* [[Memory Alpha:Be bold in updating pages|Be bold in updating pages]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Strive for community solutions|Strive for community solutions]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Build the web|Build the web]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Make omissions explicit|Make omissions explicit]]
* [[Memory Alpha:What links here|What links here]]?

=== Behavior guidelines ===
* [[Memory Alpha:Sign your posts on talk pages|Sign your posts on talk pages]]
* [[Memory Alpha:No personal attacks|No personal attacks]] (and move personal debates to email)
* [[Memory Alpha:Log in before making drastic changes|Log in before making drastic changes to existing articles]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Username|Username]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Bans and blocks|Bans and blocks]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Protected page|Don't protect pages unless necessary]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Be considerate to new members|Be considerate to new members]]

=== Content guidelines ===
* [[Memory Alpha:Perfection is not required|Perfection is not required]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Define and describe|Define and describe]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Establish context|Establish context]] (instead of presuming too much knowledge)
* [[Memory Alpha:Explain jargon|Explain jargon]]
* Deal appropriately with [[Memory Alpha:patent nonsense|patent nonsense]]
* Use the correct [[Memory Alpha:point of view|point of view]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Check your facts|Check your facts]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Cite your sources|Cite your sources]] (and use proper references)
* [[Memory Alpha:Make articles useful for readers|Make articles useful for readers]] (and consider the audience in writing)
* [[Memory Alpha:Avoid blanket statements|Avoid blanket statements]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Inform and entertain|Inform and entertain]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Describe external links|Describe external links]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Don't use external links where we'll want Memory Alpha links|Don't use external links where we'll want Memory Alpha links]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Find or fix a stub|Avoid and fix stub articles]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Category sort keys|Use category sort keys]]
* Use [[Memory Alpha:Template|templates]] when appropriate.

=== Style guidelines ===
* [[Memory Alpha:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Don't include copies of primary sources|Don't include copies of primary sources]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Avoid making your articles orphans|Avoid making your articles orphans]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Always fill summary field|Always fill summary field]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Follow highlighting conventions|Follow highlighting conventions]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Balance parts of a page|Balance parts of a page]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Do not use subpages|Do not use subpages]]
* Consider writing articles in [[Wikipedia:news style|news style]]

=== Miscellaneous ===
* [[Memory Alpha:Your user page|Your user page]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Dealing with vandalism|Dealing with vandalism]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Editing the main page|Editing the main page]]
* [[Memory Alpha:Editing MediaWiki namespace text|Editing MediaWiki namespace text]]
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