Worldpedia:Content Policies
Worldpedia Content Policies
Welcome to the Worldpedia Content Policies page. This document outlines the guidelines and standards for creating, editing, and maintaining content on Worldpedia.
General Principles edit
All content on Worldpedia must adhere to the following core principles:
- Neutral Point of View (NPOV) – Articles should be unbiased and fact-based.
- Verifiability – Information must be supported by reliable sources.
- No Original Research (NOR) – Content should be based on published sources, not personal opinions or unpublished ideas.
- Respect Copyrights – Content must comply with Worldpedia:Copyrights policies.
Acceptable Content edit
Content on Worldpedia should:
- Be factual, well-researched, and well-written.
- Be relevant to the scope of Worldpedia.
- Follow proper formatting and citation guidelines.
- Respect community standards and ethical considerations.
Prohibited Content edit
The following types of content are strictly prohibited:
- Vandalism – Intentional disruption or misinformation.
- Plagiarism – Copying content without proper attribution.
- Hate Speech & Harassment – Offensive or discriminatory content.
- Spam & Advertising** – Unrelated promotional material.
- Personal Opinions & Blogs – Articles should be encyclopedic, not opinion-based.
Citing Sources edit
Proper citations are required for all factual claims. Use the following format for references:
[1]
Example:
[2]
Editing & Content Disputes edit
If an edit dispute arises: 1. Discuss it on the article’s Talk Page. 2. Seek mediation from an administrator if necessary. 3. Follow the bold, revert, discuss (BRD) model.
Legal & Copyright Compliance edit
All content must comply with copyright laws:
- Use Creative Commons or public domain sources whenever possible.
- Do not copy text/images without permission.
- Attribute properly when using external content.
🚨 Reporting Violations edit
If you find a violation of these policies:
- Report it to Worldpedia:Report Abuse.
- Discuss it on the relevant talk page.
- Contact administrators via Worldpedia:Administrators.
Related Pages edit
- Worldpedia:Terms of Use
- Worldpedia:Privacy policy
- Worldpedia:General disclaimer
- Worldpedia:Editing Guide
This page is maintained by the Worldpedia editorial team. For updates or suggestions, visit the Talk page.