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[edit] Wikihowto Policies

[edit] Rules: Written in chalk

  • Do not make any Howtos that are on the Unacceptable Howtos List
  • Avoid using language that is one the Things to Avoid List.
  • Do not remove valid information. See: Howto edit an existing page on Wikihowto
  • Clearly and repeatably state safety risks and procedure if applicable.

[edit] Unacceptable Howtos

The following types of Howtos will be immediately removed: Unacceptable Howtos include ones that

  • Break the Law or Encourage Breaking the Law
    • Example: Howto be a serial killer.
  • Incites Violence
    • Example: Howto lynch a person.
  • Are Intentionally Untrue or Inaccurate
    • Example: Howto build a time machine.
  • Biased
    • Example: Howto prove the president is dumb
  • Derogatory
    • Example: Howto insult Christians
  • Excessively Risky
    • Example: Howto milk poisonous snakes.
See Also
Help:Warnings for content that will cause a warning to be displayed and possible deletion.


[edit] Things to Avoid

  • Unnecessary profanity
  • Unnecessary sexual content
  • Acronyms, slang, lingo, or jargon unless they are accurately defined in Wikipedia
  • Adding steps in a Howto that require knowledge of Howto do something that is not available in Wikihowto. Make the separate Howto first and link it.