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AoPS Wiki Policies | == AoPS Wiki Policies == | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Content Guidelines]] === | |||
Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics. | * Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics. | ||
Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users. | * Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users. | ||
Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant. | * Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Article Standards]] === | |||
Follow standard formatting (e.g., LaTeX for math, headers for sections). | * Follow standard formatting (e.g., <math>\LaTeX</math> for math, headers for sections). | ||
Use existing templates when applicable. | * Use existing templates when applicable. | ||
Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article. | * Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Editing Policy]] === | |||
Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure. | * Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure. | ||
Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam. | * Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam. | ||
Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes. | * Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Netiquette#AoPS Wiki Netiquette|Collaboration & Conduct]] === | |||
Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed. | * Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed. | ||
Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help. | * Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help. | ||
Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior. | * Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Copyright|Attribution & Sources]] === | |||
Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials. | * Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials. | ||
When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance. | * When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Spam|Vandalism and Spam]] === | |||
Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban. | * Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban. | ||
Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice. | * Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice. | ||
=== [[Administrators|Administrator Rights]] === | |||
Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits. | * Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits. | ||
Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions. | * Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions. | ||
=== [[AoPS Wiki:Protection policy|Protected Content]] === | |||
Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit). | * Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit). | ||
Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page. | * Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page. | ||
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Revision as of 12:09, 20 June 2025
AoPS Wiki Policies
Content Guidelines
- Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics.
- Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users.
- Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant.
Article Standards
- Follow standard formatting (e.g.,
for math, headers for sections).
for math, headers for sections).- Use existing templates when applicable.
- Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article.
Editing Policy
- Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure.
- Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam.
- Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes.
Collaboration & Conduct
- Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed.
- Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help.
- Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior.
Attribution & Sources
- Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials.
- When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance.
Vandalism and Spam
- Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban.
- Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice.
Administrator Rights
- Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits.
- Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions.
Protected Content
- Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit).
- Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page.
