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 source]
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- No Original Research (NOR) – Content should be based on published sources, not personal opinions or unpublished ideas.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 source]
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 source]
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 source]
Proper citations are required for all factual claims. Use the following format for references:
[1]
Example:
[2]
Editing & Content Disputes[edit source]
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 source]
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 source]
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 source]
- 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.