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Lexicanum is a joint project with the goal of creating as complete an encyclopedia of the Warhammer universes as possible.
To work on Lexicanum, you '''must''' follow the guidelines below. Questions about these can be asked at the [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Forum|Forum]] or on the [[Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum:Discord server|Discord server]]. The [[Wikipedia:Etiquette_in_technology|Netiquette]] and rules of common sense and courtesy should be applied. This includes but is not limited to the following rules (adapted from [http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/guides/about-netiquette "What is netiquette?"]):
==Guidelines==
*'''Respect other users:''' The participants of Lexicanum come from many different places and backgrounds and often have a different point of view.
*'''Refrain from personal abuse.''' You may express robust disagreement with what someone says, but don't call them names or threaten them with personal violence. Abusive behaviour, vandalism, threats etc. will not be tolerated.
*'''Don't spam.''' That is, don't post advertisements for products or services.
*'''Write clearly and succinctly.''' On a site that has many non-native English speakers, avoid using slang they may not understand. Remember that your posts are public. They can be read by your partner, your children, your parents, or your employer.
*'''Stay on-topic, especially when you're new.'''
*'''Don't expect other people to do your homework for you.''' If you are for example looking for technical help don't ask questions you could easily answer yourself by reading the manual or online help provided. When you do ask for help, include details of what attempts you've made to solve the problem. It will save time and also show people that you are making an effort to help yourself.
*'''Do not post verbatim copies or copyrighted material without the correct disclaimers or to which you do not own the rights.
*'''Do not post material that may promote hate speech, discrimination, violence etc.'''
*'''Neutrality:''' The neutral point of view tries to present ideas in a way that both those who agree with, and disagree with, can accept the way it is written. It does not demand the acceptance of all, as some ideologies reject all points other than their own. Therefore, the goal should be to create a place where all rational ideas can be collected together in a presentable way.
'''You''' as a Lexicanum editor makes you effectivly an editor-in-chief. Active members look at [[Special:Recentchanges|recent changes]] and correct contents and format. Each participant is at the same time an author and editor and is just as responsible for the content as the next person.
