Difference between revisions of "AoPS Wiki:Policy"

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AoPS Wiki Policies
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== AoPS Wiki Policies ==
1. Content Guidelines
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Content Guidelines]] ===
Articles must be math-focused, relevant to problem-solving, contests, or educational topics.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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* Avoid off-topic material, opinion pieces, or personal anecdotes unless clearly relevant.
  
2. Article Standards
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Article Standards]] ===
Follow standard formatting (e.g., LaTeX for math, headers for sections).
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* Follow standard formatting (e.g., <math>\LaTeX</math> for math, headers for sections).
  
Use existing templates when applicable.
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* Use existing templates when applicable.
  
Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article.
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* Avoid duplicate content—merge similar topics into a single comprehensive article.
  
3. Editing Policy
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Tutorial|Editing Policy]] ===
Be bold but respectful when editing—fix errors, clarify language, and improve structure.
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* 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.
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* Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam.
  
Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes.
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* Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes.
  
4. Collaboration & Conduct
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Netiquette#AoPS Wiki Netiquette|Collaboration & Conduct]] ===
Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed.
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* Be respectful in discussions. Personal attacks, rudeness, or harassment are not allowed.
  
Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help.
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* Assume good faith—most editors are trying to help.
  
Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior.
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* Use the AoPS Community Guidelines as a baseline for behavior.
  
5. Attribution & Sources
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Copyright|Attribution & Sources]] ===
Credit external sources where appropriate. Avoid copying copyrighted materials.
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* 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.
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* When importing content (e.g., from books or other wikis), ensure permission or fair use compliance.
  
6. Vandalism and Spam
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Spam|Vandalism and Spam]] ===
Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban.
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* Vandalism (malicious edits, nonsense, trolling) is strictly prohibited and may result in a ban.
  
Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice.
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* Spam links or self-promotion will be removed without notice.
  
7. Administrator Rights
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=== [[Administrators|Administrator Rights]] ===
Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits.
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* Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits.
  
Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions.
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* Persistent rule-breaking may lead to warnings, temporary bans, or account restrictions.
  
8. Protected Content
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=== [[AoPS Wiki:Protection policy|Protected Content]] ===
Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit).
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* Some high-quality or sensitive pages may be semi-protected (only trusted users can edit).
  
Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page.
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* Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page.
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Revision as of 13:09, 20 June 2025

AoPS Wiki Policies

Content Guidelines

  • 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

  • Follow standard formatting (e.g., $\LaTeX$ for math, headers for sections).
  • Use existing templates when applicable.
  • 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.
  • Do not delete large sections without discussion unless it’s vandalism or spam.
  • Use the Talk page for major changes or disputes.

Collaboration & Conduct

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Admins may lock pages, resolve disputes, or revert harmful edits.
  • 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).
  • Propose changes to protected pages via the Talk page.