LEGO Message Boards Wiki:General Policy

LMB Wiki rules
The rules here are the same as they are on the LMBs, with a few extra ones. This is a list of rules you have to follow to be permitted on this wiki. When the word “request” is used, it means that you will at first be requested to stop, and then be forced to. Please do not think that we will be harsh. We will do all that we can to make it fair, and we will  never  ban someone unless it is absolutely needed. We will not try to remove everything against the rules ourselves, unless the user refuses to do it. If you think any of these are unfair, then please leave a message on this page's talk page, or leave a message on an active admin's page, which is listed at the front page.

Rules for all users
1.1 - Don't give away any personal info, such as your home address, etc. However, if you wish to share your first name (absolutely NOT your last name), you can.

1.2 - No sharing any pictures of real-life people. It will be immediately deleted.

1.3 - No using bad language. It will be deleted immediately, and if it was too bad, you will be blocked immediately.

1.4 - Mainly edit the articles on this wiki, don’t spend all your time on your profile, talk pages, chat, and blogs. This rule is not enforced, but this is still a core principle of this wiki.

1.5 – Only revert edits if absolutely needed. If you revert too many unneeded things, then you will be requested to stop.

1.6 – Be kind. Don’t say rude things about other people, or the things they say. Even if they are saying rude things to you, you may not saying rude things back, or show signs of being angry (such as capitalized letters).

1.7 – Even though we like blogs, we don't like too many. Create as many as you like, but if they are spam at all, then admins are given the right to delete them at any time. Also, please use the forums as much as you can, instead of blogs.

1.8 – You must obey all page evaluation templates and categories (such as Good Article) placed on a page by someone with authority to do so. If you are not sure who placed it there, then start by checking the history. If you still do not know, obey it until an admin tells you whether or not it is accurate.

1.9 – Do not create a user page unless an admin has approved it. Currently, you may create a page for any Artisan or above, and active MasterBuilders and Craftsmen. If you are a member of this wiki, and wish to have a page for yourself, then you may create it.

Rules for Admins
These rules apply for admins, and how they may use their powers. When the word admins is used in this article, it is also referring to rollbacks, though some of the rules may not be referring to rollbacks. Nevertheless, obey every rule possible.

2.1 – Rollback or Admin - Unless a page is completely SPAM, you may not delete it immediately, instead add the delete tag, and vote for it in Category talk:Candidates for deletion. If you ignore this rule, other admins have permission to revert your delete.

2.2 – Admin - Do not delete a page until it has been there for one week (seven days).

2.3 – Admin - Do not delete a page unless 2.2 is true, and delete has the majority of votes rather than keep. If this rule is broken, then the article may be restored, and the tag may be removed.

2.4 – Admin - Any user page that is not listed in permitted user pages may be immediately deleted. Keep a link to it to make sure that it can be restored in case an admin forgot to list it in permitted user pages.

2.5 – Admin - Do not change the theme colors and picture unless it has been discussed in public or private by all admins. It will be reverted if this rule is broken. (all admins must agree)

2.6 – Admin - Do not restore deleted pages unless a rule gives you permission, or all admins have discussed it in private or public, and have agreed on restoring it. (all admins must agree)

2.7 – Admin - All rules apply to admins. 1.1 – 2.12 must not be ignored by admins.

2.8 –Admin - Do not ban a user unless a rule gives you permission. If a user is doing something wrong that is not listed in the rules, then discuss it with all admins, add the rule, and then block the user.

2.9 – Admin - Do not add new rules unless needed.

2.10 – Admin - Do not add new rules unless all admins agree on it in private or public. (all active admins must agree)

2.11 – Admin - Do not promote any user to rollback, admin, or bureaucrat without all admins agreeing on it in private or public. (all active admins must agree)

2.12 - Admin - Do not promote anyone to rollback, admin or chatmod for "5 minutes" or "1 day" or any other period of time. All user rights given must be permanent unless the receiver request them to be removed, or breaks a rule.

2.12 – Admin - Rule 2.11 applies to giving users permission to add user pages, user info, or templates to articles & other pages.