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~~=The Law of The Wiki=~~

~~==Rules and guidelines==~~

===Moderator rules for evaluating and processing submissions===

==Moderator rules for evaluating and processing submissions==

These rules aim to provide clear guidance for moderators to determine whether a submission should be included in the wiki and outline what changes or additional information would be required for inclusion.

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#to warn the reader of a potentially low-quality article, and

#to bring such articles to the attention of admins and other editors, who may improve or remove the article.

These tags can be used by writing <code><nowiki>{{TagName}}</nowiki></code> at the top of an article in the source editor. It is recommended to include a new line after the tag is added in order to make sure any future additions by users via the visual editor do not fall in the same line and causing problems with saving changes (as only wiki moderators can remove or add notices).

'''❗❗❗ HOW TO USE STUB NOTICES ON AN ARTICLE ❗❗❗'''

These tags can be used by writing <code><nowiki>{{TagName}}</nowiki></code> at the top of an article in the source editor. For instance, to use the Incomplete stubnotice, type the following at the TOP of the article, & follow it by a line break''(a new line, aka hit enter on the keyboard)''

<code><nowiki>{{Incomplete}}</nowiki></code>

It is recommended to include a new line after the tag is added in order to make sure any future additions by users via the visual editor do not fall in the same line and causing problems with saving changes (as only wiki moderators can remove or add notices).

Adding tags via the visual editor is possible using the insert dialog but is not recommended as it can cause formatting or placement issues due to the lack of placement control.

When adding notices, take into account the impact it may have on an artticle contributor, and if neccesary, offer some word of advice or encouragement to avoid 'biting' the contributor, especially if they are new and the edits or articles they have produced are one of their first on the Wiki. It is an unpleasant experience to work on something and then have someone come along and say 'this is a bit rubbish' via an article notice, without offering additonal explanation or advice.

*[[Template:StubNotice|StubNotice]] <br />Use for an article which is simply underdeveloped: the content currently within it does not justify its existence, but there is nothing wrong in concept with such an article existing in the wiki.

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It is also worth noting that articles created via the [[~~Consumer Action Taskforce~~:Create page| Create page]] dialog that include placeholder boxes will also be added to the [[:Category:Articles in need of additional work|Articles in need of work]] category.

It is also worth noting that articles created via the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Create page| Create page]] dialog that include placeholder boxes will also be added to the [[:Category:Articles in need of additional work|Articles in need of work]] category.

Since the page creation form does not add any content to pages when they are first created, article notices should not be placed on a newly created article until around 12 hours after the article's creation.

The exceptions to this are as follows:

#If the article is obviously of questionable relevance, it is sensible to put an Irrelevant notice on the article and initiate those discussions early, rather than waiting for the contributor to write the whole thing before discussing whether it fits on the wiki

#If the article has been started with an obviously incorrect tone, a ToneWarning or message on the article's discussion page should be provided to try and steer the contributor towards the correct presentation of information

#If the article is obvious spam, a deletion notice should be issued, or the article should be simply deleted (depending on whether there is any room for interpretation around whether the article is spam)

====B. 'In need of work' Category:====

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====F. Deletion requests and merge requests:====

Users can use the request templates <code>DeletionRequest</code> ([[Template:DeletionRequest|deletion request template page]]) and <code>MergeRequest</code>[[Template:MergeRequest| merge request template page]]) to indicate pages that may need ~~attention~~. Look through the [[:Category:Articles with merge requests|Articles with merge requests]] and [[:Category:Articles with deletion requests|Articles with deletion requests]] categories (both in the[[:Category:Todo| todo]] category) in order to look though these requests.

Users can use the request templates <code>DeletionRequest</code> ([[Template:DeletionRequest|deletion request template page]]) and <code>MergeRequest</code>[[Template:MergeRequest| merge request template page]]) to indicate pages that may need deletion. DeletionRequest notices should not be applied to articles which could be reasonably served by other notices, as they appear quite aggressive, and could serve to 'bite' newbies. Their primary use is for spam, and for non-moderators to alert moderators of pages which may need deletion. For pages which don't belong on the wiki due to their topic (but it appears that the author of the articlehas created the article in good faith), the Irrelevant notice should be used instead. For severely underdeveloped pages, use stub notices, and so on. A page which has been an extremely short stub for a long time with no sign of maintenance can be served with a deletion notice if it appears abandoned. Look through the [[:Category:Articles with merge requests|Articles with merge requests]] and [[:Category:Articles with deletion requests|Articles with deletion requests]] categories (both in the[[:Category:Todo| todo]] category) in order to look though these requests.

If a deletion request is determined to be valid, the linked pages need to be handled and after that the page should be marked with the <code><nowiki>{{Garbage}}</nowiki></code> template and protected from edits, pending final deletion.

In cases of merge requests, things might not be as simple. After deciding on the page which is to be kept, and moving all relevent content to that page, the page [[Special:MergeHistory]] should be used in order to maintain the edit history and contributors. This might become complicated if three or more pages are to be merged, so they should be merged sequentially to avoid conflicts. After merging, and ensuring the retention of all edit history, any redundant pages should be deleted.

====3. Identifying file submissions in need of flags====

Files uploaded to the wiki must comply with copyright and licensing requirements. The templates below can be applied to file pages to indicate their licensing status or flag problematic uploads that require moderator attention.

====A. Available file notice templates:====

{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"

!Template

!Purpose

!Category Added

!Moderator Priority

|-

|<code>No_license</code>

|Files uploaded without any license information

|[[:Category:Files with no license]], [[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]

|High - Deletion candidate

|-

|<code>Stolen</code>

|Files uploaded without permission from copyright holder

|[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]

|High - Deletion candidate

|-

|<code>Fairuse</code>

|Copyrighted material claimed under fair use

|None (legitimate use if properly applied)

|Medium - Requires verification

|-

|<code>Permission</code>

|Copyrighted files used with explicit permission

|[[:Category:Files with permission]]

|Low - Legitimate if documented

|-

|<code>Self</code>

|Original work by uploader, rights reserved

|None

|Low - Legitimate

|-

|<code>Self-PublicDomain</code>

|Original work released to public domain by creator

|[[:Category:Public domain]]

|Low - Legitimate

|-

|<code>From_Wikimedia</code>

|Files imported from Wikimedia projects

|None

|Low - Generally legitimate

|-

|<code>CC-BY-SA</code>

|Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike licensed

|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]

|Low - Legitimate

|-

|<code>CC-BY</code>

|Creative Commons Attribution licensed

|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]

|Low - Legitimate

|-

|<code>CC0</code>

|Creative Commons public domain dedication

|[[:Category:Public domain]], [[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]

|Low - Legitimate

|-

|<code>PD</code>

|General public domain designation

|[[:Category:Public domain]]

|Low - Generally legitimate

|-

|<code>PD-USGov</code>

|US government work in public domain

|[[:Category:Public domain]]

|Low - Legitimate if accurate

|}

====B. High-priority templates requiring moderator action:====

'''No_license Template:'''

Files marked with this template have been uploaded without any licensing information whatsoever. These represent clear policy violations and should be prioritized for deletion or license identification unless the uploader can provide proper licensing documentation. The template warns that the file "may not be used legally" and gives uploaders an opportunity to correct the licensing before deletion. Once the initial backlog of improperly labeled file uploads has been cleared, such deletion should be swift going forwards

'''Stolen Template:'''

This template indicates files that appear to be copyrighted material uploaded without the copyright holder's permission. These files pose significant legal risk to the wiki and should be handled expeditiously. Unlike <code>No_license</code> files which might simply lack documentation, <code>Stolen</code> files suggest active copyright infringement. Moderators should verify the copyright status and delete if the uploader cannot provide valid permission or fair use justification.

====C. Medium-priority templates requiring verification:====

'''Fairuse Template:'''

Files using this template claim protection under fair use doctrine. While fair use can be legitimate, it requires careful analysis to ensure the use meets legal criteria. Moderators should verify that:

*The use is for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research

*The amount used is reasonable and necessary

*The use does not harm the market for the original work

*The file is being used in a transformative manner that serves the wiki's educational mission

Improperly claimed fair use should be corrected with appropriate licensing or removed.

'''Permission Template:'''

Files marked with permission claims should have accompanying documentation proving the copyright holder has granted usage rights. Moderators should verify that such permission exists and is properly documented. Without adequate proof, these files should be treated similarly to <code>Stolen</code> files.

====D. File categorization and cleanup:====

Files with problematic licensing are automatically categorized to facilitate moderator review:

*[[:Category:Files with no license]] - Contains all unlicensed uploads requiring immediate attention

*[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]] - Includes both <code>No_license</code> and <code>Stolen</code> files

*[[:Category:Files with permission]] - Allows verification of permission claims

Regular review of these categories should be part of standard moderation workflow, with priority given to clearing the suspected copyright violations category.

==Example application of rules==

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#*Include verifiable evidence of Apple's involvement.

[[Category:~~CAT~~]]

[[Category:CRW]]

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-=The Law of The Wiki=
-==Rules and guidelines==
-===Moderator rules for evaluating and processing submissions===
+==Moderator rules for evaluating and processing submissions==
 These rules aim to provide clear guidance for moderators to determine whether a submission should be included in the wiki and outline what changes or additional information would be required for inclusion.
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 #to warn the reader of a potentially low-quality article, and
 #to bring such articles to the attention of admins and other editors, who may improve or remove the article.
-These tags can be used by writing <code><nowiki>{{TagName}}</nowiki></code> at the top of an article in the source editor. It is recommended to include a new line after the tag is added in order to make sure any future additions by users via the visual editor do not fall in the same line and causing problems with saving changes (as only wiki moderators can remove or add notices).
+'''❗❗❗ HOW TO USE STUB NOTICES ON AN ARTICLE ❗❗❗'''
+These tags can be used by writing <code><nowiki>{{TagName}}</nowiki></code> at the top of an article in the source editor. For instance, to use the Incomplete stubnotice, type the following at the TOP of the article, & follow it by a line break''(a new line, aka hit enter on the keyboard)''
+<code><nowiki>{{Incomplete}}</nowiki></code>
+It is recommended to include a new line after the tag is added in order to make sure any future additions by users via the visual editor do not fall in the same line and causing problems with saving changes (as only wiki moderators can remove or add notices).
 Adding tags via the visual editor is possible using the insert dialog but is not recommended as it can cause formatting or placement issues due to the lack of placement control.
+When adding notices, take into account the impact it may have on an artticle contributor, and if neccesary, offer some word of advice or encouragement to avoid 'biting' the contributor, especially if they are new and the edits or articles they have produced are one of their first on the Wiki. It is an unpleasant experience to work on something and then have someone come along and say 'this is a bit rubbish' via an article notice, without offering additonal explanation or advice.
 *[[Template:StubNotice|StubNotice]] <br />Use for an article which is simply underdeveloped: the content currently within it does not justify its existence, but there is nothing wrong in concept with such an article existing in the wiki.
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 |}
-It is also worth noting that articles created via the [[Consumer Action Taskforce:Create page| Create page]] dialog that include placeholder boxes will also be added to the [[:Category:Articles in need of additional work|Articles in need of work]] category.
+It is also worth noting that articles created via the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Create page| Create page]] dialog that include placeholder boxes will also be added to the [[:Category:Articles in need of additional work|Articles in need of work]] category.
+Since the page creation form does not add any content to pages when they are first created, article notices should not be placed on a newly created article until around 12 hours after the article's creation.
+The exceptions to this are as follows:
+#If the article is obviously of questionable relevance, it is sensible to put an Irrelevant notice on the article and initiate those discussions early, rather than waiting for the contributor to write the whole thing before discussing whether it fits on the wiki
+#If the article has been started with an obviously incorrect tone, a ToneWarning or message on the article's discussion page should be provided to try and steer the contributor towards the correct presentation of information
+#If the article is obvious spam, a deletion notice should be issued, or the article should be simply deleted (depending on whether there is any room for interpretation around whether the article is spam)
 ====B. 'In need of work' Category:====
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 ====F. Deletion requests and merge requests:====
-Users can use the request templates <code>DeletionRequest</code> ([[Template:DeletionRequest|deletion request template page]]) and <code>MergeRequest</code>[[Template:MergeRequest| merge request template page]]) to indicate pages that may need attention. Look through the [[:Category:Articles with merge requests|Articles with merge requests]] and [[:Category:Articles with deletion requests|Articles with deletion requests]] categories (both in the[[:Category:Todo| todo]] category) in order to look though these requests.
+Users can use the request templates <code>DeletionRequest</code> ([[Template:DeletionRequest|deletion request template page]]) and <code>MergeRequest</code>[[Template:MergeRequest| merge request template page]]) to indicate pages that may need deletion. DeletionRequest notices should not be applied to articles which could be reasonably served by other notices, as they appear quite aggressive, and could serve to 'bite' newbies. Their primary use is for spam, and for non-moderators to alert moderators of pages which may need deletion. For pages which don't belong on the wiki due to their topic (but it appears that the author of the articlehas created the article in good faith), the Irrelevant notice should be used instead. For severely underdeveloped pages, use stub notices, and so on. A page which has been an extremely short stub for a long time with no sign of maintenance can be served with a deletion notice if it appears abandoned. Look through the [[:Category:Articles with merge requests|Articles with merge requests]] and [[:Category:Articles with deletion requests|Articles with deletion requests]] categories (both in the[[:Category:Todo| todo]] category) in order to look though these requests.
 If a deletion request is determined to be valid, the linked pages need to be handled and after that the page should be marked with the <code><nowiki>{{Garbage}}</nowiki></code> template and protected from edits, pending final deletion.
 In cases of merge requests, things might not be as simple. After deciding on the page which is to be kept, and moving all relevent content to that page, the page [[Special:MergeHistory]] should be used in order to maintain the edit history and contributors. This might become complicated if three or more pages are to be merged, so they should be merged sequentially to avoid conflicts. After merging, and ensuring the retention of all edit history, any redundant pages should be deleted.
+====3. Identifying file submissions in need of flags====
+Files uploaded to the wiki must comply with copyright and licensing requirements. The templates below can be applied to file pages to indicate their licensing status or flag problematic uploads that require moderator attention.
+====A. Available file notice templates:====
+{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto"
+!Template
+!Purpose
+!Category Added
+!Moderator Priority
+|-
+|<code>No_license</code>
+|Files uploaded without any license information
+|[[:Category:Files with no license]], [[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]
+|High - Deletion candidate
+|-
+|<code>Stolen</code>
+|Files uploaded without permission from copyright holder
+|[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]]
+|High - Deletion candidate
+|-
+|<code>Fairuse</code>
+|Copyrighted material claimed under fair use
+|None (legitimate use if properly applied)
+|Medium - Requires verification
+|-
+|<code>Permission</code>
+|Copyrighted files used with explicit permission
+|[[:Category:Files with permission]]
+|Low - Legitimate if documented
+|-
+|<code>Self</code>
+|Original work by uploader, rights reserved
+|None
+|Low - Legitimate
+|-
+|<code>Self-PublicDomain</code>
+|Original work released to public domain by creator
+|[[:Category:Public domain]]
+|Low - Legitimate
+|-
+|<code>From_Wikimedia</code>
+|Files imported from Wikimedia projects
+|None
+|Low - Generally legitimate
+|-
+|<code>CC-BY-SA</code>
+|Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike licensed
+|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
+|Low - Legitimate
+|-
+|<code>CC-BY</code>
+|Creative Commons Attribution licensed
+|[[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
+|Low - Legitimate
+|-
+|<code>CC0</code>
+|Creative Commons public domain dedication
+|[[:Category:Public domain]], [[:Category:Creative Commons licensed images]]
+|Low - Legitimate
+|-
+|<code>PD</code>
+|General public domain designation
+|[[:Category:Public domain]]
+|Low - Generally legitimate
+|-
+|<code>PD-USGov</code>
+|US government work in public domain
+|[[:Category:Public domain]]
+|Low - Legitimate if accurate
+|}
+====B. High-priority templates requiring moderator action:====
+'''No_license Template:'''
+Files marked with this template have been uploaded without any licensing information whatsoever. These represent clear policy violations and should be prioritized for deletion or license identification unless the uploader can provide proper licensing documentation. The template warns that the file "may not be used legally" and gives uploaders an opportunity to correct the licensing before deletion. Once the initial backlog of improperly labeled file uploads has been cleared, such deletion should be swift going forwards
+'''Stolen Template:'''
+This template indicates files that appear to be copyrighted material uploaded without the copyright holder's permission. These files pose significant legal risk to the wiki and should be handled expeditiously. Unlike <code>No_license</code> files which might simply lack documentation, <code>Stolen</code> files suggest active copyright infringement. Moderators should verify the copyright status and delete if the uploader cannot provide valid permission or fair use justification.
+====C. Medium-priority templates requiring verification:====
+'''Fairuse Template:'''
+Files using this template claim protection under fair use doctrine. While fair use can be legitimate, it requires careful analysis to ensure the use meets legal criteria. Moderators should verify that:
+*The use is for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
+*The amount used is reasonable and necessary
+*The use does not harm the market for the original work
+*The file is being used in a transformative manner that serves the wiki's educational mission
+Improperly claimed fair use should be corrected with appropriate licensing or removed.
+'''Permission Template:'''
+Files marked with permission claims should have accompanying documentation proving the copyright holder has granted usage rights. Moderators should verify that such permission exists and is properly documented. Without adequate proof, these files should be treated similarly to <code>Stolen</code> files.
+====D. File categorization and cleanup:====
+Files with problematic licensing are automatically categorized to facilitate moderator review:
+*[[:Category:Files with no license]] - Contains all unlicensed uploads requiring immediate attention
+*[[:Category:Suspected copyright violations]] - Includes both <code>No_license</code> and <code>Stolen</code> files
+*[[:Category:Files with permission]] - Allows verification of permission claims
+Regular review of these categories should be part of standard moderation workflow, with priority given to clearing the suspected copyright violations category.
 ==Example application of rules==
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 #*Include verifiable evidence of Apple's involvement.
-[[Category:CAT]]
+[[Category:CRW]]