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While our ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive set of policies on the Consumer Rights Wiki, there are numerous areas where our approach aligns with Wikipedia's. This document outlines how we adapt Wikipedia's three primary content policies — [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view|Neutral Point of View (NPOV)]], [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Verifiability|Verifiability]], and [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:No_original_research|No Original Research]] — and highlights both similarities and differences in our approach.
While our ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive set of policies on the Consumer Rights Wiki, there are numerous areas where our approach aligns with Wikipedia's. This document outlines how we adapt Wikipedia's three primary content policies — [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Neutral_point_of_view|Neutral Point of View (NPOV)]], [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Verifiability|Verifiability]], and [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:No_original_research|No Original Research]] — and highlights both similarities and differences in our approach.


The key distinction between Wikipedia's approach and our own is that [[Mission statement|our core mission]] includes the promotion of a consumer rights agenda, in addition to the accurate documentation and presentation of information. Fully adopting certain Wikipedia policies, such as NPOV, would conflict with our mission to advocate for consumer rights. Nevertheless, we aim to be a reliable source of information and avoid misrepresenting the events we cover.
The key distinction between Wikipedia's approach and our own is that [[Mission statement|our core mission]] includes the promotion of a consumer rights agenda, in addition to the accurate documentation and presentation of information. Fully adopting certain Wikipedia policies, such as NPOV, would conflict with our mission to advocate for consumer rights. Nevertheless, we aim to be a reliable source of information and avoid misrepresenting the events we cover.
 
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==Neutral Point Of View==
==Neutral Point Of View==


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Attention should be paid to Wikipedia’s [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Words_to_watch|guidelines on word choice]]. General principles, such as avoiding the use of ‘claimed’ when it has negative connotations and opting for a neutral term like ‘stated’, remain applicable. As previously mentioned, the primary purpose of Tier 2 and 3 articles is to serve as a record and repository for evidence of anti-consumer activity. A fair and neutral approach is essential for the Wiki to be taken seriously.
Attention should be paid to Wikipedia’s [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Words_to_watch|guidelines on word choice]]. General principles, such as avoiding the use of ‘claimed’ when it has negative connotations and opting for a neutral term like ‘stated’, remain applicable. As previously mentioned, the primary purpose of Tier 2 and 3 articles is to serve as a record and repository for evidence of anti-consumer activity. A fair and neutral approach is essential for the Wiki to be taken seriously.
==Verifiability==
==Verifiability==
 
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Our primary deviation from Wikipedia's approach to verifiability lies in the range of acceptable sources. Modern consumer protection issues are often inadequately covered by the ‘reliable sources’ preferred by Wikipedia, necessitating an adjustment in our range of acceptable sources.
Our primary deviation from Wikipedia's approach to verifiability lies in the range of acceptable sources. Modern consumer protection issues are often inadequately covered by the ‘reliable sources’ preferred by Wikipedia, necessitating an adjustment in our range of acceptable sources.


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==No Original Research==
==No Original Research==
Wikipedia's No Original Research rule will be fully adopted, with the sole exception that opinions within Theme articles do not require citations. Facts within Theme articles, and all opinionated or factual statements within non-Theme articles, must adhere to the No Original Research rule, meaning they must be supported by citations to external sources that meet the verifiability criteria specified above.


Wikipedia’s No Original Research rule will be fully adopted, with the sole exception that opinions within Theme articles do not require citations. Facts within Theme articles, and all opinionated or factual statements within Tier 2 and 3 articles, must adhere to the No Original Research rule, meaning they must be supported by citations to external sources that meet the verifiability criteria specified above.
Facts and opinions are defined as they are within Wikipedia's NPOV guidelines. Generally, facts should come from a primary or reputable secondary source (i.e., a party to events or a party competent to perform primary technical analysis/research on the issue), and opinions and reactions may come from the best available sources, as defined by their notability and competency.


Facts and opinions are defined as they are within Wikipedia’s NPOV guidelines. Generally, facts should come from a primary source (i.e., a party to events or a party competent to perform primary technical analysis/research on the issue), and opinions and reactions may come from the best available sources, as defined by their notability and competency.
Articles, or sections of articles, which consist of Original Research should be moved to the user space of the user who has performed the research.
 
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