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| − | + | === Content Guidelines === | |
| − | Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Tutorial}} |
| + | * Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics. | ||
| − | Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users. | + | * Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users. |
| − | Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant. | + | * Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant. |
| − | + | === Article Standards === | |
| − | Follow standard formatting (e.g., LaTeX for math, headers for sections). | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Tutorial}} |
| + | * Follow standard formatting (e.g., <math>\LaTeX</math> for math, headers for sections). | ||
| − | Use existing templates when applicable. | + | * Use existing templates when applicable. |
| − | Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article. | + | * Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article. |
| − | + | === Editing Policy === | |
| − | Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Tutorial}} |
| + | * Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure. | ||
| − | Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam. | + | * Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam. |
| − | Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes. | + | * Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes. |
| − | + | === Collaboration & Conduct === | |
| − | Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Netiquette}} |
| + | * Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed. | ||
| − | Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help. | + | * Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help. |
| − | Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior. | + | * Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior. |
| − | + | === Attribution & Sources === | |
| − | Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Copyright}} |
| + | * Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials. | ||
| − | When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance. | + | * When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance. |
| − | + | === Vandalism and Spam === | |
| − | Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Spam}} |
| + | * Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban. | ||
| − | Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice. | + | * Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice. |
| − | + | === Administrator Rights === | |
| − | Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits. | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Administrator}} |
| + | * Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits. | ||
| − | Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions. | + | * Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions. |
| − | + | === Protected Content === | |
| − | Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit). | + | {{main|AoPS Wiki:Protection policy}} |
| + | * Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit). | ||
| − | Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page. | + | * Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page. |
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| + | [[Category:AoPS Wiki]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Policy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:15, 23 July 2025
Contents
AoPS Wiki Policies
Content Guidelines
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Tutorial
- Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics.
- Content should aim to be clear, accurate, and accessible to a range of users.
- Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant.
Article Standards
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Tutorial
- Follow standard formatting (e.g.,
for math, headers for sections).
for math, headers for sections).- Use existing templates when applicable.
- Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article.
Editing Policy
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Tutorial
- Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure.
- Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam.
- Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes.
Collaboration & Conduct
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Netiquette
- Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed.
- Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help.
- Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior.
Attribution & Sources
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Copyright
- Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials.
- When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance.
Vandalism and Spam
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Spam
- Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban.
- Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice.
Administrator Rights
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Administrator
- Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits.
- Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions.
Protected Content
- Main article: AoPS Wiki:Protection policy
- Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit).
- Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page.
