ESB:Policy

Below is a version that has been modified via this on going discussion. Please consider putting in your input! These rules are not final and are subject to change!

There are very few policies which apply across all Wikia. These can be found on the Central Wikia at Wikia:Category:Policy.

Other policies for this Wiki are found below. These rules must be obeyed. If you have a problem with any of the rules, please bring it up on the talk page. Thank you.

The Rules

1. No personal attacks - do not be rude, don't criticize people or else you will be blocked for 6 months. If you continue this behavior after your banishment, you will be blocked forever.
2. No vandalism - do not vandalize, or in other words, do not make nonsense edits or remove good quality content from articles, or else you will be blocked for forever.
3. No spam - no spamming or else you will be blocked forever.
4. No fanon - do not add your fan-made episodes or any other fan-made content. Fanon includes any SpongeBob SquarePants in-universe or merchandise-related content not officially released by Viacom via a press conference or the Nickelodeon TV channel, and information that can be derived from that. The SpongeBob Fanon Wiki was specifially created for such content. The insertion of false dates and ages will result in an infinite block.
5. No speculation - Facts are facts and nothing else matters. Only add if you know it is true. Speculation is forbidden.
6. Forums are for the Wiki - When using the forums make sure that the topic presented has something relevant to the topic of the Wiki, not doing so will result in warnings or in severe cases blocks or bans. A special forum is set aside to discuss the show.
7. Communication is key - If a sysops or another editor requests you speak to them it is best to do so, if you do not you will be blocked for no longer than 3 months and no less then 2 days, however your talk page will be open unless specified why it shouldn't. You are given two weeks to respond for a minor issue and only two days for a major. If you edit more than twenty times during that wait time you will be considered ignoring and given (depending on what you did during that time) a block of two days to three months
8. Don't add logic to humor - Never add logic to the humor (I.E. How can fire be under water?)
9. Don't ask for tools - Never ask for the Sysops, B'crat, Rollbacker or any other similar tool directly. Ask here and make sure you qualify.
10. It's not our problem - It's not our problem what religion, sexual preference or whatever else you are, this is a wiki and our only goal is to build up a knowledge base and what you are offline doesn't matter. You are exactly like everyone else as an editor and a user. Discrimination is strongly forbidden and there is no such thing as a minor offense, you will be blocked forever for discrimination of any form. Also, we strongly advise that you not mention your religion, sexual preference or anything else. A minor bio is all that is needed, however we will never stop you unless we feel that a problem will arise from comments made.
11. You don't have a userspace - You do not own your userspace, it's given to you to help people know you better, if we feel something isn't appropriate, it's gone. You also cannot forbid anyone from leaving you a message on your talk page
12. Age - If you are under the age of 13, you should not reveal your age, if you do so you could be blocked for an extended amount of time or you could be banned. In addition the offending posts or whatever will be deleted either by the administration or the Wikia staff.
13. Watch your tongue - Keep it PG. No profanity, no adding content that is inappropriate for younger readers/contributors. The definition of a "younger reader/contributor" is someone that is under 8 years old. You can say "damn" as it was used in the movie, possibly "hell" if in the context. This also means no use of the word "f**k", even when used as an expletive. Anyone using this word will be blocked for 6 months, and people who use it sexually, as well as more than one use, will be given an infinite block.

    

14. We're not Myspace or Facebook - Don't treat this like a place to make friends, it's not. You edit and be productive or you get it. You are allowed to make friends, however extended conversations must be held via email. The forum is reserved for occasional talk. This also includes creating, clubs, teams or cabals as they can cause major friction and a form of competition. (You are allowed to create teams as long as they focus on improving the Wiki like the anti-vandal team at Wikipedia) MODIFICATION: Keep discussions of SpongeBob stuff only.
15. Teams, Clubs and Cabals - if the club, team or cabal has a goal of improving the wiki like fighting vandalism it can be allowed. However that does not grant you any extra powers or privilege. In addition you may hold competitions only if they are to encourage improving the wiki (Like see who can make the most notable and good articles) with the prize being that you have helped the wiki improve (Barnstars are allowed ((Basically awards))).
16. Ignore it if it gets in the way - Most importantly, all rules (Not personal attack related) can be ignored if they impede with the progress of the Wiki.
17. This is not Wikipedia - please do not create links to articles that do not exist and do not pertain to SpongeBob. Also, please do not create articles that have nothing to do with SpongeBob.
18. Follow the guidelines - follow all guidelines in regards to layouts.
19. Multiple Accounts - You are allowed ONE account. If you are caught using more than one account you can be blocked for up to 6 months up to forever. However you are allowed to have up to 3 other accounts if you need one for public use. But you MUST identify yourself as the owner of the accounts on the account talk pages and your main account.
20. Use Third Person - Do not use the words "We and I." This creates confusion between users and the articles, so do not add them.
21. Only the admin - The admin are the only ones allowed to inform a user that they have been blocked or banned. So you know, a ban lasts forever, a block is temporary. You are NOT BANNED if you have been blocked for three days, you ARE BANNED if you have been blocked forever.
22. Use American English - Do not use "colour", "centre" or any other British English spellings. Such info is not punishable, but is not recommended.