This is a list of rules that must be followed on The Lion King Wiki. Failure to comply will result in a ban, and further failure to comply will result in a permanent ban. You will usually receive one or two warnings before the first ban; however, this is not a hard and fast rule. You will get instantly and most likely permanently banned for posting inappropriate material. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask an admin. A list of current active admins can be found here.
General
- Speak English only.
- Do not use foul language.
- Do not add offensive, pornographic, suggestive, violent, or any such inappropriate material.
- Do not engage in political, religious, or mature topics.
- Remain age-appropriate and family-friendly.
Editing
Articles
- Do not erase articles.
- Do not add irrelevant information or random gibberish.
- Use proper grammar and spelling.
- Do not engage in edit wars.
- When creating a new article or adding a new section, do not leave it blank.
- Do not create articles about irrelevant subjects (e.g. fanon, unrelated franchises, etc.).
- Do not create new categories without first consulting an admin.
Talk pages
- Do not erase or remove anything from talk pages.
- Do not add random gibberish or spam.
- Post only about the topic in question.
- Discuss article improvements only. For comments, informal discussions, or questions, post on our forums.
- Include a header if you are making a new post.
- Always sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~).
User pages
- Do not edit other user pages without permission.
Message Walls
- Do not remove any messages or replies unless they are spam.
- Do not engage in inflammatory discussions, such as arguments, drama, gossip, etc.
- Limit the majority of your posts to official wiki business.
Templates
- Do not create templates without first consulting an admin.
- Do not edit templates without first consulting an admin.
Photos and videos
- Unused photos will be deleted.
- Photos must be in .PNG/.png format.
- Photos must be in as high-quality a format as available.
- Do not post photos with borders, captions, or logos.
- Do not post edited photos.
- Do not post clip art, fan art, or gifs.
- Photos must have the proper licensing selected. If you are unsure how to license your photo, consult an admin.
- Do not upload repeat photos or videos.
- Do not replace infobox photos without first consulting an admin.
Community
Behavior
- Be courteous and respectful.
- Do not bite the newcomers.
- Do not engage in extensive discussion about other sites, unless relevant.
Blocks
- Do not create sock accounts, else they will be banned for the same length as the original account.
Admin rights
- You must be a member of the wiki for at least six months.
- You must make at least 500 contributions. Posts on blogs, forums, or Message Walls do not count.
- You must be approved by at least two current admins.