Help:Policy
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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.
