Official talk:Forum rules - Revision history

Jjd-uk at 14:19, 15 October 2019

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	# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).		# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).

	''Note - If a username is deemed unacceptable then the decision of the forum moderators is final. However if your account has been banned due to your choice of ~~user name~~ this does not mean you are not welcome, so you are free to try registration again using a more appropriate username, just be sure you are more careful in your username selection.''		''Note - If a username is deemed unacceptable then the decision of the forum moderators is final. However if your account has been banned due to your choice of username this does not mean you are not welcome, so you are free to try registration again using a more appropriate username, just be sure you are more careful in your username selection.''

Jjd-uk at 14:18, 15 October 2019

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	# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).		# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).

	''Note - If a ~~user name~~ is deemed unacceptable then the decision of the forum moderators is final. However if your account has been banned due to your choice of user name this does not mean you are not welcome, so you are free to try registration again using a more appropriate username, just be sure you are more careful in your username selection.''		''Note - If a username is deemed unacceptable then the decision of the forum moderators is final. However if your account has been banned due to your choice of user name this does not mean you are not welcome, so you are free to try registration again using a more appropriate username, just be sure you are more careful in your username selection.''

Jjd-uk at 14:13, 15 October 2019

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	# The username you want to register '''shall not''' contain "XBMC" / "Kodi"		# The username you want to register '''shall not''' contain "XBMC" / "Kodi"
	# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).		# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).

			''Note - If a user name is deemed unacceptable then the decision of the forum moderators is final. However if your account has been banned due to your choice of user name this does not mean you are not welcome, so you are free to try registration again using a more appropriate username, just be sure you are more careful in your username selection.''

Jjd-uk at 12:31, 15 October 2019

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	'''PROPOSED CHANGE'''		<big>'''PROPOSED CHANGE'''</big>

	== Registration ==		== Registration ==

Jjd-uk at 12:30, 15 October 2019

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			'''PROPOSED CHANGE'''

	== Registration ==		== Registration ==

Jjd-uk at 12:18, 15 October 2019

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	==~~No solicitation - Stricter and clearer Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?~~==		== Registration ==
	Maybe add a clearer and perhaps even stricter "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules "no solicitation" section similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? Mostly copied from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_soapbox_or_means_of_promotion [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)

	~~===Kodi's Wiki is not~~ a ~~soapbox or means of promotion===~~		By following the link to the forum, you will be able to create a new username. After registration you will receive a confirmation e-mail, which you must accept before being able to post on our forum.
	~~{{Anchor\|ADVERTISING\|ADVOCATE\|OPINION\|PROMO\|SCANDAL\|SOAP\|SOAPBOX\|PLUG\|Kodi wiki is not~~ a ~~soapbox}}~~

	~~Kodi's Wiki is not a [[w:soapbox\|soapbox]], a battleground, or a vehicle for propaganda, advertising and showcasing. [[WP:Promotional~~ usernames~~\|This applies to usernames]], articles, categories, files, talk page discussions, templates, and user pages. Therefore, content hosted in Kodi's Wiki is not for:~~		===Unacceptable usernames===
			# We aim to make the the forum a welcoming place for people of all ages and backgrounds. Thus any user account registered using a name that is deemed inappropriate for a public forum or liable to offend, for example: sexual or racial references, could result in that account receiving an immediate permanent ban.
	# '''Advertising, marketing or public relations.''' Information on Kodi's Wiki about companies and company products must be written in an [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view\|objective and unbiased style]], free of [[Wikipedia:Avoid peacock terms#Puffery\|puffery]]. All article topics must be [[WP:V\|verifiable]] with [[WP:Independent sources\|independent]], [[WP:Third-party sources\|third-party sources]], so articles about very small "garage" or local companies are typically unacceptable. [[Wikipedia:External links\|External links]] to ~~commercial organizations are acceptable if they identify [[WP:N\|notable]] organizations which are~~ the ~~topic~~ of ~~the article~~. ~~Kodi's Wiki neither endorses organizations nor runs~~ any ~~official affiliate programs. See also [[Wikipedia:Notability (organizations and companies)]]~~ for ~~general guidelines on corporate notability. Those promoting causes or events, or issuing [[Wikipedia:~~public ~~service announcement]]s, even if noncommercial, should use Kodi's [[~~forum~~]] instead of the Wiki~~ to ~~do so.~~		# The username you want to register '''shall not''' contain "XBMC" / "Kodi"
	~~# '''Advocacy~~, ~~[[w~~:~~propaganda\|ropaganda]],~~ or ~~[[w:recruitment\|recruitment]]''' of any kind~~, ~~including commercial (like companies, products or brands, or otherwise). An article can report objectively ''about'' such things, as long as~~ an ~~attempt is made to describe the topic from a [[Wikipedia:neutral point of view\|neutral point of view]]~~. ~~You might wish to start a [[Wikipedia:blog]] or express yourself on Kodi's [[Forum\|community forum]] instead if~~ you want to ~~convince people of the merits of your opinions.<ref>Kodi~~'~~s Wiki pages may not be used for advocacy unrelated to Kodi, however some pages~~ ''~~within in the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia namespace\|project namespace]]~~'' ~~may still be used to advocate for specific viewpoints regarding the improvement or organization of Kodi itself. So essays, portals, project pages, etc. are part of what Kodi is.</ref>~~		# Do not use usernames to promote your business, product, or website.<br /> Exception: We make an exception when the username is in relation to a legal non-profit or the company you represent is an official XBMC Foundation sponsor. Allowed group names must include a personal identifier (e.g. KodiSponsor-Nate or Nonprofit-Nate).
	# '~~''Opinion pieces.''' Although some topics, particularly those concerning current affairs and politics, may stir passions and tempt people to~~ "~~climb [[w:\|soapbox]]es~~" ~~(for example, passionately advocate their pet point of view),~~ Kodi~~'s Wiki is~~ not ~~the medium for this. Articles must be balanced~~ to ~~put entries, especially for newly released or future upcoming features/functions~~, ~~products~~, or ~~events, in a reasonable perspective, and represent a [[WP:NPOV\|neutral point of view]]~~. ~~Furthermore, Kodi's Wiki authors should strive to write articles that will not quickly become obsolete.~~
	~~# '''Scandal mongering,''' promoting things "heard through the grapevine" or gossiping. Articles and content [[WP~~:~~Biographies of Living Persons\|about living people]] are required to meet~~ an ~~especially high standard, as they may otherwise be [[WP:LIBEL\|libellous]] or infringe~~ the ~~subjects' right~~ to ~~privacy. Articles must not be written purely to [[WP:ATP\|attack]] the reputation of another person.~~
	~~# '''Self~~-~~promotion.''' It can be tempting to write about yourself~~ or ~~projects in which~~ you ~~have~~ a ~~strong~~ personal ~~involvement~~. ~~However, remember that the standards for encyclopedic articles apply to such pages just like any other~~. ~~This includes the requirement to maintain a neutral point of view, which can be difficult when writing about yourself~~ or about projects close to you. Creating overly abundant links and references to autobiographical sources is unacceptable. See [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]], [[Wikipedia:Notability]] and [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest]].

	~~Non~~-disruptive statements of opinion on internal Kodi's policies and guidelines may be made on user pages and within the Kodi [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia namespace\|project namespace]], as they are relevant to the current and future operation of the project. However, "article talk pages should not be used by editors as platforms for their personal views on a subject." (see, [[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines]]).

	~~====Notes====~~
	~~{{reflist\|30em}}~~

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	# '''Advocacy, [[w:propaganda\|ropaganda]], or [[w:recruitment\|recruitment]]''' of any kind, including commercial (like companies, products or brands, or otherwise). An article can report objectively ''about'' such things, as long as an attempt is made to describe the topic from a [[Wikipedia:neutral point of view\|neutral point of view]]. You might wish to start a [[Wikipedia:blog]] or express yourself on Kodi's [[Forum\|community forum]] instead if you want to convince people of the merits of your opinions.<ref>Kodi's Wiki pages may not be used for advocacy unrelated to Kodi, however some pages ''within in the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia namespace\|project namespace]]'' may still be used to advocate for specific viewpoints regarding the improvement or organization of Kodi itself. So essays, portals, project pages, etc. are part of what Kodi is.</ref>		# '''Advocacy, [[w:propaganda\|ropaganda]], or [[w:recruitment\|recruitment]]''' of any kind, including commercial (like companies, products or brands, or otherwise). An article can report objectively ''about'' such things, as long as an attempt is made to describe the topic from a [[Wikipedia:neutral point of view\|neutral point of view]]. You might wish to start a [[Wikipedia:blog]] or express yourself on Kodi's [[Forum\|community forum]] instead if you want to convince people of the merits of your opinions.<ref>Kodi's Wiki pages may not be used for advocacy unrelated to Kodi, however some pages ''within in the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia namespace\|project namespace]]'' may still be used to advocate for specific viewpoints regarding the improvement or organization of Kodi itself. So essays, portals, project pages, etc. are part of what Kodi is.</ref>
	# '''Opinion pieces.''' Although some topics, particularly those concerning current affairs and politics, may stir passions and tempt people to "climb [[w:\|soapbox]]es" (for example, passionately advocate their pet point of view), Kodi's Wiki is not the medium for this. Articles must be balanced to put entries, especially for newly released or future upcoming features/functions, products, or events, in a reasonable perspective, and represent a [[WP:NPOV\|neutral point of view]]. Furthermore, Kodi's Wiki authors should strive to write articles that will not quickly become obsolete.		# '''Opinion pieces.''' Although some topics, particularly those concerning current affairs and politics, may stir passions and tempt people to "climb [[w:\|soapbox]]es" (for example, passionately advocate their pet point of view), Kodi's Wiki is not the medium for this. Articles must be balanced to put entries, especially for newly released or future upcoming features/functions, products, or events, in a reasonable perspective, and represent a [[WP:NPOV\|neutral point of view]]. Furthermore, Kodi's Wiki authors should strive to write articles that will not quickly become obsolete.
	# '''Scandal mongering,''' promoting things "heard through the grapevine" or gossiping. Articles and content [[WP:Biographies of Living Persons\|about living people]] are required to meet an especially high standard, as they may otherwise be [[WP:LIBEL\|libellous]] or infringe the subjects' right to [[privacy]]. Articles must not be written purely to [[WP:ATP\|attack]] the reputation of another person.		# '''Scandal mongering,''' promoting things "heard through the grapevine" or gossiping. Articles and content [[WP:Biographies of Living Persons\|about living people]] are required to meet an especially high standard, as they may otherwise be [[WP:LIBEL\|libellous]] or infringe the subjects' right to privacy. Articles must not be written purely to [[WP:ATP\|attack]] the reputation of another person.
	# '''Self-promotion.''' It can be tempting to write about yourself or projects in which you have a strong personal involvement. However, remember that the standards for encyclopedic articles apply to such pages just like any other. This includes the requirement to maintain a neutral point of view, which can be difficult when writing about yourself or about projects close to you. Creating overly abundant links and references to autobiographical sources is unacceptable. See [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]], [[Wikipedia:Notability]] and [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest]].		# '''Self-promotion.''' It can be tempting to write about yourself or projects in which you have a strong personal involvement. However, remember that the standards for encyclopedic articles apply to such pages just like any other. This includes the requirement to maintain a neutral point of view, which can be difficult when writing about yourself or about projects close to you. Creating overly abundant links and references to autobiographical sources is unacceptable. See [[Wikipedia:Autobiography]], [[Wikipedia:Notability]] and [[Wikipedia:Conflict of interest]].

Gamester17 at 13:13, 23 June 2015

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	==No solicitation - Stricter and clearer Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==		==No solicitation - Stricter and clearer Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==
	Maybe ~~also~~ add an "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)		Maybe add a clearer and perhaps even stricter "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules "no solicitation" section similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? Mostly copied from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_soapbox_or_means_of_promotion [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)

	===Kodi's Wiki is not a soapbox or means of promotion===		===Kodi's Wiki is not a soapbox or means of promotion===
	{{note\|1=This is not official Team Kodi policy, this is only a suggestion of a Wiki Advertising Policy for Kodi. Most is just borrow from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_soapbox_or_means_of_promotion ) }}

	{{Anchor\|ADVERTISING\|ADVOCATE\|OPINION\|PROMO\|SCANDAL\|SOAP\|SOAPBOX\|PLUG\|Kodi wiki is not a soapbox}}		{{Anchor\|ADVERTISING\|ADVOCATE\|OPINION\|PROMO\|SCANDAL\|SOAP\|SOAPBOX\|PLUG\|Kodi wiki is not a soapbox}}

Gamester17 at 13:12, 23 June 2015

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	==No solicitation - Stricter Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==		==No solicitation - Stricter and clearer Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==
	Maybe also add an "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)		Maybe also add an "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)

Gamester17 at 13:11, 23 June 2015

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	==Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==		==No solicitation - Stricter Advertising Policy, Rules, or Guidelines?==
	Maybe also add an "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)		Maybe also add an "''advertisement and promotion policy''" to the forum rules similar to this suggested [[Kodi Wiki Advertising Policy]]? [[User:Gamester17\|Gamester17]] ([[User talk:Gamester17\|talk]]) 09:01, 23 June 2015 (EDT)