Bohemia Interactive Community:Guidelines - Revision history

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2023-02-27T10:21:34Z

Some wiki formatting

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	--> It is better to leave out subjects about which you are unsure rather than to post hear-say or false information. This is a Wiki and other users will, over time, complete the missing parts.		--> It is better to leave out subjects about which you are unsure rather than to post hear-say or false information. This is a Wiki and other users will, over time, complete the missing parts.
	* '''Preview''' the changes before saving them. Saving every single revision during editing will clutter the "History" and "Recent Changes" pages, and will make it harder for others to track the actual changes.		* '''Preview''' the changes before saving them. Saving every single revision during editing will clutter the "History" and "Recent Changes" pages, and will make it harder for others to track the actual changes.
	* Aim for the best spelling ("u r"/"you're" → "you are").		* Aim for the best spelling ("u r"/"you're" → "you are", "its" → "its", "it's" → "it is").

	If there are some minor points in your article that you think someone else might be able to answer, ~~use~~ the {{~~Template~~\|~~AnswerMe~~}} ~~template, so that others can find open questions.~~		If there are some minor points in your article that you think someone else might be able to answer, ask on the {{Link\|https://discord.com/invite/arma\|Arma Platform Discord}}'s {{hl\|#community_wiki}} channel
	* '''Only post verified information on the wiki''' - this should go without saying.		* '''Only post verified information on the wiki''' - this should go without saying.
	* Do not ask questions about a topic or a future game.		* Do not '''ask''' questions (about a topic, a future game, anything else).
	* Talk pages and Discussion pages are not to be used anymore.		* Talk pages and Discussion pages are not to be used anymore and are blocked for modification.
	* If in doubt, use ~~the [~~https://discord.com/invite/arma Arma Platform Discord~~] for this (~~{{hl\|#community_wiki}} channel) or the [https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/ forums].		* If in doubt, use {{Link\|https://discord.com/invite/arma\|Arma Platform Discord}}'s {{hl\|#community_wiki}} channel or the or the {{Link\|https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/\|forums}}

	=== Images ===		=== Images ===

Lou Montana: Merge Bohemia Interactive Community:Naming Conventions

2023-01-20T14:44:34Z

Merge Bohemia Interactive Community:Naming Conventions

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 * Do not link to websites that have temporary addresses (e.g IPs).
-=== Summarise your Changes ===
+=== Changes Summary ===
 When making only small edits check the "This is a minor edit" box at the bottom.
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 Be sure to include a summary text of edits you have made. This makes it easy for other people to see at a glance what the edit was about. Even short text statements like "''fixed typo''" will be sufficient in most cases.
-=== Use Full Names for Titles ===
+=== Page Titles ===
 When creating new categories or articles, consider the naming convention to be used.<br>
-<nowiki>[[Operation Flashpoint: Elite]] is more acceptable than [[OFP:Elite]]. The new category or article should almost always be [[Game Title: something]] such as [[Operation Flashpoint: Addons]].</nowiki>
+<nowiki>[[Operation Flashpoint: Elite]] is more acceptable than [[OFP:Elite]]. The new category or article should almost always be [[Game Title: something]] such as [[Operation Flashpoint: Addons]]</nowiki>.
-Your choice should always be clear and concise for the reader, and easy for the editor to link back to. Keep in mind that you can use spaces in the name of the article (e.g. <nowiki>[[Armed Assault: Easter Eggs]] would be better than [[Armed Assault:EasterEggs]]</nowiki>).
+The namespace must be considered:
 {{Feature|informative|Use '''Namespaces''' whenever possible!}}
-Refer to the [[Bohemia Interactive Community:Naming Conventions|Naming Conventions]] page for choosing the appropriate name when writing articles.
+The name choice should always be clear and concise for the reader, and easy for the editor to link back to.
 === Deletion Guidelines ===

Lou Montana: Page lifting

2022-11-01T15:06:47Z

Page lifting

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Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\[https?\:\/\/en\.wikipedia\.org\/wiki\/([^ ]+) (.+)\]" to "{{Wikipedia|$1|$2}}"

2021-05-30T14:55:22Z

Text replacement - "\[https?\:\/\/en\.wikipedia\.org\/wiki\/([^ ]+) (.+)\]" to "{{Wikipedia|$1|$2}}"

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	=== No Flaming/Flame-baiting ===		=== No Flaming/Flame-baiting ===
	{{Feature\|important\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed. If you find an article or discussion that is abusive or that you find offensive please report it to a [[Bohemia_Interactive_Community:Administrators \| Wiki Sysop]] who will investigate. ~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Flaming Flaming] or ~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Flame_bait flame-baiting] articles will not be tolerated.		Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed. If you find an article or discussion that is abusive or that you find offensive please report it to a [[Bohemia_Interactive_Community:Administrators \| Wiki Sysop]] who will investigate. {{Wikipedia\|Flaming\|Flaming}} or {{Wikipedia\|Flame_bait\|flame-baiting}} articles will not be tolerated.

	=== No Bigotry ===		=== No Bigotry ===

Lou Montana: Fix link

2021-05-23T13:22:30Z

Fix link

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	<nowiki>Your choice should always be clear and concise for the reader, and easy for the editor to link back to. Keep in mind that you can use spaces in the name of the article (e.g. [[Armed Assault: Easter Eggs]] would be better than [[Armed Assault:EasterEggs]])</nowiki>		<nowiki>Your choice should always be clear and concise for the reader, and easy for the editor to link back to. Keep in mind that you can use spaces in the name of the article (e.g. [[Armed Assault: Easter Eggs]] would be better than [[Armed Assault:EasterEggs]])</nowiki>

	Refer to the [[Naming Conventions]] page for choosing the appropriate name when writing articles.		Refer to the [[Bohemia Interactive Community:Naming Conventions\|Naming Conventions]] page for choosing the appropriate name when writing articles.

	=== Do not use All-Caps ===		=== Do not use All-Caps ===

R3vo: Text replacement - "Category:BI Wiki Policies" to "Category:Bohemia Interactive Community:Policies"

2021-02-25T13:35:31Z

Text replacement - "Category:BI Wiki Policies" to "Category:Bohemia Interactive Community:Policies"

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	# Any content that is violating the copyright holder's rights or any other EULA		# Any content that is violating the copyright holder's rights or any other EULA

	[[Category:~~BI Wiki~~ Policies]]		[[Category:Bohemia Interactive Community:Policies]]

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "\{\{( )Important( )\|" to "{{$1Feature$2|$2important$2|"

2021-02-07T01:13:00Z

Text replacement - "\{\{( *)Important( *)\|" to "{{$1Feature$2|$2important$2|"

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{TODO" to "{{Wiki|todo"

2021-02-07T00:02:10Z

Text replacement - "{{TODO" to "{{Wiki|todo"

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	{{TOC\|side}}		{{TOC\|side}}
	{{Feature\|obsolete}}		{{Feature\|obsolete}}
	{{~~TODO~~\|Rewrite this. Many of the information provided here are not up to the standards anymore. It should also be shorter and easier to digest}}		{{Wiki\|todo\|Rewrite this. Many of the information provided here are not up to the standards anymore. It should also be shorter and easier to digest}}
	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{Feature|WIP}}" to "{{Wiki|WIP}}"

2021-02-06T18:55:14Z

Text replacement - "{{Feature|WIP}}" to "{{Wiki|WIP}}"

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	=== Deletion Guidlines ===		=== Deletion Guidlines ===
	These are the general deletion guidelines. Of course, exceptions can be made but should be discussed with other admins. Generally speaking, if in doubt, ask other admins.		These are the general deletion guidelines. Of course, exceptions can be made but should be discussed with other admins. Generally speaking, if in doubt, ask other admins.
	{{~~Feature~~\|WIP}}[[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 14:53, 12 January 2021 (CET)		{{Wiki\|WIP}}[[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 14:53, 12 January 2021 (CET)
	# Pages containing text with no meaning, test pages or similar can be deleted.		# Pages containing text with no meaning, test pages or similar can be deleted.
	# Pages marked for deletion with <nowiki>{{Wiki\|delete}}</nowiki>		# Pages marked for deletion with <nowiki>{{Wiki\|delete}}</nowiki>

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{Delete}}" to "{{Wiki|delete}}"

2021-02-06T18:25:24Z

Text replacement - "{{Delete}}" to "{{Wiki|delete}}"

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	{{Feature\|WIP}}[[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 14:53, 12 January 2021 (CET)		{{Feature\|WIP}}[[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 14:53, 12 January 2021 (CET)
	# Pages containing text with no meaning, test pages or similar can be deleted.		# Pages containing text with no meaning, test pages or similar can be deleted.
	# Pages marked for deletion with <nowiki>{{~~Delete~~}}</nowiki>		# Pages marked for deletion with <nowiki>{{Wiki\|delete}}</nowiki>
	# Information about non-BI games		# Information about non-BI games
	# Any content that is violating the copyright holder's rights or any other EULA		# Any content that is violating the copyright holder's rights or any other EULA

	[[Category:BI Wiki Policies]]		[[Category:BI Wiki Policies]]

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	=== No Flaming/Flame-baiting ===		=== No Flaming/Flame-baiting ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed. If you find an article or discussion that is abusive or that you find offensive please report it to a [[Bohemia_Interactive_Community:Administrators \| Wiki Sysop]] who will investigate. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming Flaming] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_bait flame-baiting] articles will not be tolerated.		Abusive comments, personal attacks and name calling are not allowed. If you find an article or discussion that is abusive or that you find offensive please report it to a [[Bohemia_Interactive_Community:Administrators \| Wiki Sysop]] who will investigate. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming Flaming] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flame_bait flame-baiting] articles will not be tolerated.

	=== No Bigotry ===		=== No Bigotry ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should be common sense [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Racist, sexist, homophobic or any other type of bigoted posts are not tolerated on this Wiki. Such offences will result in an immediate and permanent block.		Racist, sexist, homophobic or any other type of bigoted posts are not tolerated on this Wiki. Such offences will result in an immediate and permanent block.

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	=== No discussion about illegally obtained software ===		=== No discussion about illegally obtained software ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Yes should be obvious as well [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Yes should be obvious as well [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	All discussions about warez, piracy or leaked software are strictly forbidden. Such articles will immediately be deleted. This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, as well as requests for CD keys/serials.		All discussions about warez, piracy or leaked software are strictly forbidden. Such articles will immediately be deleted. This includes request for cracks, links to cracks or sites that host cracks, as well as requests for CD keys/serials.

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	=== No Spam ===		=== No Spam ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	We define spam as an article or post that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text - posting an image as a means of spamming, or as a link to a spam site, will also result in deletion. With spam being hard to define, that decision is left to the moderators' discretion. If in doubt ask yourself "does my reply add any constructive insight to the discussion"? If not, then this Wiki would not be the right place to post your comment.		We define spam as an article or post that has no real worth, is irrelevant, useless and offers nothing to a discussion. Spam is not limited to text - posting an image as a means of spamming, or as a link to a spam site, will also result in deletion. With spam being hard to define, that decision is left to the moderators' discretion. If in doubt ask yourself "does my reply add any constructive insight to the discussion"? If not, then this Wiki would not be the right place to post your comment.

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	=== Discussion Pages ===		=== Discussion Pages ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Should not be used [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should not be used [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Every article comes with a discussion page.		Every article comes with a discussion page.
	The purpose of those pages is to discuss '''the article'''. It is not the place to discuss technical issues or post opinions about the ''subject'' of the article. (e.g. An article may describe the use of [[Triggers]]. It would be perfectly appropriate to use the discussion page to talk about whether certain statements in the article may be incorrect or unclear. It would '''not''' be appropriate to ask how to use triggers to blow up a tank in your mission.)		The purpose of those pages is to discuss '''the article'''. It is not the place to discuss technical issues or post opinions about the ''subject'' of the article. (e.g. An article may describe the use of [[Triggers]]. It would be perfectly appropriate to use the discussion page to talk about whether certain statements in the article may be incorrect or unclear. It would '''not''' be appropriate to ask how to use triggers to blow up a tank in your mission.)
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	=== Mod Pages ===		=== Mod Pages ===
	{{~~Important~~\|I'd prefer not to have any community content on this biki (only exception being mikero tools and stuff from the past) [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|I'd prefer not to have any community content on this biki (only exception being mikero tools and stuff from the past) [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	You are welcome to announce your mods on this Wiki under the respective categories ([[:Category:Operation Flashpoint: Community Mod Pages\|OFP]] or [[:Category:ArmA: Addon Groups\|ArmA]]), but these should be limited to an ''overview'' of your mod, rather than a full-scale documentation.<br>		You are welcome to announce your mods on this Wiki under the respective categories ([[:Category:Operation Flashpoint: Community Mod Pages\|OFP]] or [[:Category:ArmA: Addon Groups\|ArmA]]), but these should be limited to an ''overview'' of your mod, rather than a full-scale documentation.<br>
	Each modder (or mod group) is allowed to have a one page description, with up to 8 images embedded. If images for this page are uploaded to this Wiki, their individual size should not exceed 100KB. (Images that are hosted elsewhere, and only linked to, do not fall under this limitation.)		Each modder (or mod group) is allowed to have a one page description, with up to 8 images embedded. If images for this page are uploaded to this Wiki, their individual size should not exceed 100KB. (Images that are hosted elsewhere, and only linked to, do not fall under this limitation.)

	=== Quality External Links ===		=== Quality External Links ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Preferable avoid external links all together. They die too often. [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Preferable avoid external links all together. They die too often. [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Use valid external links. Avoid linking to websites that don't have a permanent address.		Use valid external links. Avoid linking to websites that don't have a permanent address.

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	=== Categorise your Article ===		=== Categorise your Article ===
	{{~~Important~~\|This needs to be rewritten. The way categories were used in the past was questionable... [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|This needs to be rewritten. The way categories were used in the past was questionable... [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Organisation is essential for making it easy to find information on this Wiki. Be sure to categorise your article once you have completed the writing.		Organisation is essential for making it easy to find information on this Wiki. Be sure to categorise your article once you have completed the writing.

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	=== Use Full Names for Titles ===		=== Use Full Names for Titles ===
	{{~~Important~~\|Make use of name templates and GameCategory [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Make use of name templates and GameCategory [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	When creating new categories or articles, consider the naming convention you are going to use.		When creating new categories or articles, consider the naming convention you are going to use.

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	=== Do not use All-Caps ===		=== Do not use All-Caps ===
	{{~~Important~~\|This should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|This should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	Typing in all capitals is equivalent to yelling and is not permitted. It is also difficult to read articles featuring all-caps.		Typing in all capitals is equivalent to yelling and is not permitted. It is also difficult to read articles featuring all-caps.

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	This Wiki's official language is English. Articles in other languages are not currently accepted. Use the proper spelling of words and phrases, instead of abbreviations and messenging style codes (e.g. don't use "m8" instead of "mate", or "u r" instead of "you are"). Articles with good spelling and proper grammar will encourage further contributions of quality content. Proper spelling of an article name will also make it easier for other authors to link to your article.		This Wiki's official language is English. Articles in other languages are not currently accepted. Use the proper spelling of words and phrases, instead of abbreviations and messenging style codes (e.g. don't use "m8" instead of "mate", or "u r" instead of "you are"). Articles with good spelling and proper grammar will encourage further contributions of quality content. Proper spelling of an article name will also make it easier for other authors to link to your article.
	{{~~Important~~\|This should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|This should be clear, no need to mention it [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}
	=== Talk/Discussion Pages ===		=== Talk/Discussion Pages ===

	* Sign any comments you've made with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This adds a tag, indicating your name and submission time. Three tildes will leave just your name.		* Sign any comments you've made with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>. This adds a tag, indicating your name and submission time. Three tildes will leave just your name.
	* Use colons(:) for indentation, so that your submission is easily distinguished from the preceeding one. Check how many colons the post you are reacting to used, and use one more for your own submission.		* Use colons(:) for indentation, so that your submission is easily distinguished from the preceeding one. Check how many colons the post you are reacting to used, and use one more for your own submission.
	{{~~Important~~\|Should not be used at all, preferable use discord [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}		{{Feature\|important\|Should not be used at all, preferable use discord [[User:R3vo\|R3vo]] ([[User talk:R3vo\|talk]]) 16:21, 7 January 2021 (CET)}}

	=== Deletion Guidlines ===		=== Deletion Guidlines ===