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However, after that, the code of ethics is open for discussion. The college-aged generation now is the first generation to grow and develop with the power of the [[Internet]]. [[Media]] is changing, and it is on our shoulders to decide where it goes. | However, after that, the code of ethics is open for discussion. The college-aged generation now is the first generation to grow and develop with the power of the [[Internet]]. [[Media]] is changing, and it is on our shoulders to decide where it goes. | ||
| − | Therefore, feel free to edit this page; if you have comments ''about'' the page, or suggestions (as opposed to actual policy changes), you can also post those on the talk | + | Therefore, feel free to edit this page; if you have comments ''about'' the page, or suggestions (as opposed to actual policy changes), you can also post those on the talk page — click "discussion" at the top of the window. |
== Pages about members of our community == | == Pages about members of our community == | ||
{{main|The Wiki Fire:Policy on people}} | {{main|The Wiki Fire:Policy on people}} | ||
| − | + | One of the first things people will do on this site it create a page about themselves or their friends. Please read the page on [[libel law]] before writing something that could be controversial. Remember that even if something is not libelous, it may still be inappropriate. The most important statements to avoid are ones concerning someone's sexual history or sexual habits. | |
== Mood == | == Mood == | ||
| − | + | [[The Wiki Fire]] should be a positive source of free information that reflects its community. However, not everything in this community is positive. | |
| − | Therefore, | + | Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed by the community of contributers to preserve and garner a positive mood for the site, even when discussing negative aspects of [[Knox]] life. |
| − | * Information should be of an objective nature. | + | * Information should be of an '''objective''' nature. Even at a college as small as [[Knox]], there are a wide variety of opinions regarding individuals, organizations, departments, events, and Knox in general. Therefore, your opinion is just that: your opinion. For this reason, '''subjective''' statements should be excluded, or at least rewritten to refer to facts instead of mere opinions. |
| − | * Edits should be made to entertain or inform, not to cause harm. | + | * Edits should be made to '''entertain''' or '''inform''', not to cause harm. This includes information accusing an individual, group, or organization of illegal activities. Even if the allegations are true, take a moment to consider what consequences might arise as a result of your posting them here. [[The Wiki Fire]] isn't an exposé. If people start getting in trouble because of things on [[The Wiki Fire]], it will only discourage people from using it. |
== Editorial power == | == Editorial power == | ||
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== Creative Commons — mostly free information == | == Creative Commons — mostly free information == | ||
| − | This site retains few rights to anything published here. Under a [http://creativecommons.org Creative Commons] license, anything written or uploaded on this site can be used by anybody for any use they see fit. In this way, it is completely free information. All software used to create this site is open-source, as well | + | This site retains few rights to anything published here. Under a [http://creativecommons.org Creative Commons] license, anything written or uploaded on this site can be used by anybody for any use they see fit (as long it is attributed). In this way, it is almost completely free information. All software used to create this site is open-source and free, as well. |
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== Ownership == | == Ownership == | ||
Who should own The Wiki Fire? How should it be organized? Someone has to pay $120 a year ... how should that be handled? | Who should own The Wiki Fire? How should it be organized? Someone has to pay $120 a year ... how should that be handled? | ||
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| + | At the moment, the site is owned by [[User:Tfooq|Tom Fucoloro]]. | ||
If anybody would like to take the initiative to establish [[The Wiki Fire]] as a not-for-profit entity, e-mail [mailto:editor@thewikifire.org the editor]. | If anybody would like to take the initiative to establish [[The Wiki Fire]] as a not-for-profit entity, e-mail [mailto:editor@thewikifire.org the editor]. | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 27 May 2007
The Wiki Fire community must follow the guidelines of libel law if it is to be positive and useful.
However, after that, the code of ethics is open for discussion. The college-aged generation now is the first generation to grow and develop with the power of the Internet. Media is changing, and it is on our shoulders to decide where it goes. Therefore, feel free to edit this page; if you have comments about the page, or suggestions (as opposed to actual policy changes), you can also post those on the talk page — click "discussion" at the top of the window.
Contents
Pages about members of our community
Main article: The Wiki Fire:Policy on people
One of the first things people will do on this site it create a page about themselves or their friends. Please read the page on libel law before writing something that could be controversial. Remember that even if something is not libelous, it may still be inappropriate. The most important statements to avoid are ones concerning someone's sexual history or sexual habits.
Mood
The Wiki Fire should be a positive source of free information that reflects its community. However, not everything in this community is positive.
Therefore, the following guidelines should be followed by the community of contributers to preserve and garner a positive mood for the site, even when discussing negative aspects of Knox life.
- Information should be of an objective nature. Even at a college as small as Knox, there are a wide variety of opinions regarding individuals, organizations, departments, events, and Knox in general. Therefore, your opinion is just that: your opinion. For this reason, subjective statements should be excluded, or at least rewritten to refer to facts instead of mere opinions.
- Edits should be made to entertain or inform, not to cause harm. This includes information accusing an individual, group, or organization of illegal activities. Even if the allegations are true, take a moment to consider what consequences might arise as a result of your posting them here. The Wiki Fire isn't an exposé. If people start getting in trouble because of things on The Wiki Fire, it will only discourage people from using it.
Editorial power
This site has an ever-changing and growing team of editors, similar to that of Wikipedia. Wikipedia must have them to prevent vandalism and keep the pages "true".
The Wiki Fire, however, is not going to serve the entire world in the same fashion as Wikipedia. The Wiki Fire is, at its core, about Knox College, a school of 1,351 students.
If you would like to become an editor, e-mail the editor with your reasons why and your user name.
Deleting pages
Join in the discussion at The Wiki Fire talk:Code of Ethics
In many cases, a discussion should occur before a page is deleted. If a page is irrelevant, but not harmful then a contributor should "mark" the page for deletion by writing the reason on the talk page. After a couple days, if nobody has presented a counter argument for keeping the page, it will be deleted.
However, mean-spirited pages that could not possibly make a meaningful Knox connection will be deleted immediately.
Creative Commons — mostly free information
This site retains few rights to anything published here. Under a Creative Commons license, anything written or uploaded on this site can be used by anybody for any use they see fit (as long it is attributed). In this way, it is almost completely free information. All software used to create this site is open-source and free, as well.
Ownership
Who should own The Wiki Fire? How should it be organized? Someone has to pay $120 a year ... how should that be handled?
At the moment, the site is owned by Tom Fucoloro.
If anybody would like to take the initiative to establish The Wiki Fire as a not-for-profit entity, e-mail the editor.
