Gswiki:Policy - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Adding transclusion markups

2025-04-22T14:10:13Z

Adding transclusion markups

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Copyrights */

2025-04-18T12:52:47Z

Copyrights

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	The below subsections cover copyrights regarding uploaded files.		The below subsections cover copyrights regarding uploaded files.

			===Official Artwork===
			Official artwork is artwork that has been produced by a Simutronics staff artist or was previously published on the official play.net website(s). These images may be watermarked or tagged with a copyright or logo from Simutronics, Play.net, and/or Stillfront, though some older images may not. As Simutronics holds the rights to these images, their upload and usage on pages is freely permissible on the GSWiki and does not have further requirements outside of already defined policy.

	===Maps===		===Maps===

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Maps */

2025-03-27T01:45:04Z

Maps

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	===Maps===		===Maps===
			Maps, as defined by wiki policy, are image files that assist players in navigating in game areas utilizing geometric shapes to designate paths and rooms and may include numbered rooms. Maps that are either an artistic or graphical rendering of an area that do not specifically provide room navigational assistance should follow the policy for commissioned or non-commissioned artwork.
	# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.		# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.
	# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.		# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.

GS4-XERAPHINA: minor edit, adding user account page to the player death portion of the guidelines

2024-05-08T14:35:07Z

minor edit, adding user account page to the player death portion of the guidelines

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	## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder.		## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder.
	### Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.		### Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.
	### In the situation where the player of a character has passed away, the character page(s) (and associated subpages created by the player) will be locked to any edits, and a memorial page will be created to allow other players to contribute to the player/character's memory. Additional details can be found in the [[Gswiki:Style guide/Character pages#Player Deaths\|character pages style guide]].		### In the situation where the player of a character has passed away, the character page(s), user account page(s), and associated subpages created by the player will be locked to any edits, and a memorial page will be created to allow other players to contribute to the player/character's memory. Additional details can be found in the [[Gswiki:Style guide/Character pages#Player Deaths\|character pages style guide]].
	# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.		# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.
	# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).		# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).

GS4-XERAPHINA at 14:11, 8 May 2024

2024-05-08T14:11:52Z

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	## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder.		## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder.
	### Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.		### Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.
	### In the situation where the player of a character has passed away, the character page(s) (and associated subpages created by the player) will be locked to any edits, and a memorial page will be created to allow other players to contribute to the player/character's memory. Additional details can be found in the [[Gswiki:Style guide/Character pages\|character pages style guide]].		### In the situation where the player of a character has passed away, the character page(s) (and associated subpages created by the player) will be locked to any edits, and a memorial page will be created to allow other players to contribute to the player/character's memory. Additional details can be found in the [[Gswiki:Style guide/Character pages#Player Deaths\|character pages style guide]].
	# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.		# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.
	# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).		# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).

GS4-XERAPHINA: added addendum regarding character pages and memorials

2024-05-08T14:10:05Z

added addendum regarding character pages and memorials

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	# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:		# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:
	## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.		## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.
	## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited ~~by the account holder. Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted~~ by the account holder.		## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder.
			### Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.
			### In the situation where the player of a character has passed away, the character page(s) (and associated subpages created by the player) will be locked to any edits, and a memorial page will be created to allow other players to contribute to the player/character's memory. Additional details can be found in the [[Gswiki:Style guide/Character pages\|character pages style guide]].
	# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.		# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.
	# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).		# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* General */ updated General 4.2 to include "player" before "character" to clarify it is only PC pages that require permission to do edits. NPCs do not follow this requirement.

2023-12-28T14:39:49Z

General: updated General 4.2 to include "player" before "character" to clarify it is only PC pages that require permission to do edits. NPCs do not follow this requirement.

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	# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:		# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:
	## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.		## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.
	## ~~Character~~ and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder. Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.		## [[:Category:Player Characters\|Player character]] and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder. Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.
	# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.		# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.
	# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).		# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Copyrights */

2023-07-28T16:34:37Z

Copyrights

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Content, Article, and Image Removals */

2023-07-07T23:40:45Z

Content, Article, and Image Removals

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	==Content, Article, and Image Removals==		==Content, Article, and Image Removals==
	In the case that content, articles, or images may be deemed against policy, the following steps will be taken:		In the case that content, articles, or images may be deemed against policy, the following steps will be taken:
	# Moderators will reach out to the editor utilizing either the ~~pages~~'s TALK (discussion) page, the editor's user page, or both, noting the policy violation in question and extending a 7-day probationary period for fixing or removing the violation.		# Moderators will reach out to the editor utilizing either the page's TALK (discussion) page, the editor's user page, or both, noting the policy violation in question and extending a 7-day probationary period for fixing or removing the violation.
	# If the violation is fixed during the 7-day probationary period, no further action will be taken.		# If the violation is fixed during the 7-day probationary period, no further action will be taken.
	# If violations are not addressed by the editor within the 7-day probationary period, GSWiki moderators are authorized to remove the offending material, which may include article or image deletion or content reversion.		# If violations are not addressed by the editor within the 7-day probationary period, GSWiki moderators are authorized to remove the offending material, which may include article or image deletion or content reversion.

GS4-XERAPHINA at 22:05, 7 July 2023

2023-07-07T22:05:14Z

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	# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:		# Articles may be created or edited freely with the exception of:
	## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.		## Announcements, Official Documentation, and Official Vignettes - Created by GameMasters only, handled by GameMasters and Moderators only.
	## Character and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder. Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages ~~that~~ of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.		## Character and User Pages (excluding TALK pages)- These should only be edited by the account holder. Exceptions may be accepted if noted on the TALK pages of these articles that permission to create or edit these articles was granted by the account holder.
	# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.		# Any edits which falsely present the words or actions of a staff member or wiki moderator are expressly prohibited.
	# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).		# No advertisements. This includes notices that you are selling any type of item for real money, or characters for any type of currency (real or game currency).

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	===Official Artwork===		===Official Artwork===
	Official artwork is artwork that has been produced by a Simutronics staff artist or was previously published on the official play.net website(s). These images may be watermarked or tagged with a copyright or logo from Simutronics, Play.net, and/or Stillfront, though some older images may not. As Simutronics holds the rights to these images, their upload and usage on pages is freely permissible on the GSWiki and does not have further requirements outside of already defined policy.		<section begin=officialart />Official artwork is artwork that has been produced by a Simutronics staff artist or was previously published on the official play.net website(s). These images may be watermarked or tagged with a copyright or logo from Simutronics, Play.net, and/or Stillfront, though some older images may not. As Simutronics holds the rights to these images, their upload and usage on pages is freely permissible on the GSWiki and does not have further requirements outside of already defined policy.<section end=officialart />

	===Maps===		===Maps===
	Maps, as defined by wiki policy, are image files that assist players in navigating in game areas utilizing geometric shapes to designate paths and rooms and may include numbered rooms. Maps that are either an artistic or graphical rendering of an area that do not specifically provide room navigational assistance should follow the policy for commissioned or non-commissioned artwork.		<section begin=maps />Maps, as defined by wiki policy, are image files that assist players in navigating in game areas utilizing geometric shapes to designate paths and rooms and may include numbered rooms. Maps that are either an artistic or graphical rendering of an area that do not specifically provide room navigational assistance should follow the policy for commissioned or non-commissioned artwork.
	# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.		# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.
	# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.		# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
	# Updated maps should be uploaded under a different image file name than the original map file.		# Updated maps should be uploaded under a different image file name than the original map file.
	# Maps that have been fully recreated may be treated as an original map file.		# Maps that have been fully recreated may be treated as an original map file.<section end=maps />

	===Commissioned Artwork===		===Commissioned Artwork===
	Commissioned artwork is artwork specifically commissioned by a player for their character.		<section begin=commissionedart />Commissioned artwork is artwork specifically commissioned by a player for their character.
	# Uploaded artwork that has been commissioned should notate on the file page if the image uploader is copyright holder, and if not, it should note the copyright holder and that permission was granted to upload. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.		# Uploaded artwork that has been commissioned should notate on the file page if the image uploader is copyright holder, and if not, it should note the copyright holder and that permission was granted to upload. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
	# While not a requirement, attribution to artists who were commissioned is highly recommended. This may be done by notating the artist name, and providing an outgoing link to their portfolio. This may be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.		# While not a requirement, attribution to artists who were commissioned is highly recommended. This may be done by notating the artist name, and providing an outgoing link to their portfolio. This may be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used.<section end=commissionedart />

	===Non-Commissioned Artwork===		===Non-Commissioned Artwork===
	Non-commissioned artwork is any artwork and/or photography that was not specifically commissioned by a player for their character.		<section begin=noncommissionedart />Non-commissioned artwork is any artwork and/or photography that was not specifically commissioned by a player for their character.
	# In most cases, non-commissioned artwork is not allowed unless it specifically falls under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike]. Exceptions may be considered if the artist whose artwork is uploaded has provided explicit permission for their artwork to be published to the GSWiki.		# In most cases, non-commissioned artwork is not allowed unless it specifically falls under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike]. Exceptions may be considered if the artist whose artwork is uploaded has provided explicit permission for their artwork to be published to the GSWiki.
	# In all cases, attribution must be provided, including links to where the image was originally posted. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.		# In all cases, attribution must be provided, including links to where the image was originally posted. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.<section end=noncommissionedart />

	===AI-Generated Artwork===		===AI-Generated Artwork===
	AI-generated artwork is any artwork that has been created utilizing prompts into an AI software program.		<section begin=aigenerated />AI-generated artwork is any artwork that has been created utilizing prompts into an AI software program.
	# AI artwork cannot be noted as copyrighted.		# AI artwork cannot be noted as copyrighted.
	# When uploading, the file page should note that the artwork was AI-generated and which AI program was used. Attribution must also include credit to the person/user who prompted the image creation. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.		# When uploading, the file page should note that the artwork was AI-generated and which AI program was used. Attribution must also include credit to the person/user who prompted the image creation. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
	# If the image was generated by the prompts of a person who is not the uploader, that information must be included, along with permission to upload the image.		# If the image was generated by the prompts of a person who is not the uploader, that information must be included, along with permission to upload the image.
	# In cases where the prompts for image generation are not automatically entered into the image's metadata, it is recommended to enter them on the file page.		# In cases where the prompts for image generation are not automatically entered into the image's metadata, it is recommended to enter them on the file page.
	# All AI artwork is required to have the <code><nowiki>[[Category:AI artwork]]</nowiki></code> added to the image file page.		# All AI artwork is required to have the <code><nowiki>[[Category:AI artwork]]</nowiki></code> added to the image file page.<section end=aigenerated />

	===Logo/Header Images===		===Logo/Header Images===
	Logo or header images are images meant to elevate the contents of an article.		<section begin=logoheader />Logo or header images are images meant to elevate the contents of an article.
	# Logo/header images should retain the copyright and/or attribution on the image file page, however that is not necessary on any pages where the image is used.		# Logo/header images should retain the copyright and/or attribution on the image file page, however that is not necessary on any pages where the image is used.<section end=logoheader />

	===Removals===		===Removals===

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	===Maps===		===Maps===
	# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.		# Maps should only be uploaded by the original creator or, in certain circumstances, the editor who updated the map to account for new areas.
	# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>.		# Maps should retain the original creator's name, and if the upload is an update to the map, note in the image itself who updated it and when: <code>Updated by (name) on (date)</code>. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
	# Updated maps should be uploaded under a different image file name than the original map file.		# Updated maps should be uploaded under a different image file name than the original map file.
	# Maps that have been fully recreated may be treated as an original map file.		# Maps that have been fully recreated may be treated as an original map file.
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	Non-commissioned artwork is any artwork and/or photography that was not specifically commissioned by a player for their character.		Non-commissioned artwork is any artwork and/or photography that was not specifically commissioned by a player for their character.
	# In most cases, non-commissioned artwork is not allowed unless it specifically falls under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike]. Exceptions may be considered if the artist whose artwork is uploaded has provided explicit permission for their artwork to be published to the GSWiki.		# In most cases, non-commissioned artwork is not allowed unless it specifically falls under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike]. Exceptions may be considered if the artist whose artwork is uploaded has provided explicit permission for their artwork to be published to the GSWiki.
	# In all cases, attribution must be provided, including links to where the image was originally posted.		# In all cases, attribution must be provided, including links to where the image was originally posted. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.

	===AI-Generated Artwork===		===AI-Generated Artwork===
	AI-generated artwork is any artwork that has been created utilizing prompts into an AI software program.		AI-generated artwork is any artwork that has been created utilizing prompts into an AI software program.
	# AI artwork cannot be noted as copyrighted.		# AI artwork cannot be noted as copyrighted.
	# When uploading, the file page should note that the artwork was AI-generated and which AI program was used. Attribution must also include credit to the person/user who prompted the image creation.		# When uploading, the file page should note that the artwork was AI-generated and which AI program was used. Attribution must also include credit to the person/user who prompted the image creation. This information should additionally be noted in the caption of the image on the page it is used. If the image is added to a page by an editor who is not the uploader of the image, the editor must note that the image was used with permission in the caption of the image.
	# If the image was generated by the prompts of a person who is not the uploader, that information must be included, along with permission to upload the image.		# If the image was generated by the prompts of a person who is not the uploader, that information must be included, along with permission to upload the image.
	# In cases where the prompts for image generation are not automatically entered into the image's metadata, it is recommended to enter them on the file page.		# In cases where the prompts for image generation are not automatically entered into the image's metadata, it is recommended to enter them on the file page.