MediaWiki:Forum-policies-and-faq

Forum policies
Before contributing to the forums, please keep in mind a few best practices for conduct:

Be nice and treat people with respect.
 * We expect the forums to be civil and polite. There are times where civility is hard, and joking hostility may be okay sometimes, but try not to offend people. These forums are so that people can discuss the wiki and hang out, not so that flame wars can get started.

Try to find existing discussions first, but don't be afraid to start a new thread.
 * Please don't make a new thread if one already exists. Check to make sure there isn't a thread for the topic before you start it, as more than one discussion about a specific topic is redundant and leads to confusion.

Ask for help.
 * Notice something that doesn't seem right? Or do you have a question? Ask for help here on the forums! If you need help from Wikia staff, please reach out on Community Central or via Special:Contact.

No spamming.
 * It's simple. Don't post without adding something to the discussion. This means no repeat posting, preferably no "bump" posts, no discussing something unrelated to both the thread and the current discussion, and especially no making posts just to advertise.

Have fun!
 * These forums aren't just here to discuss the wiki. We're also about enjoying ourselves.

Forum FAQ
How do I stay on top of discussions I'm interested in?
 * With a Wikia user account, you can follow specific conversations and then receive notification messages (either on-site or via email) when a discussion has more activity. Be sure to sign up for a Wikia account if you don't already have one.

How do I remove vandalism?
 * If you notice some spam or vandalism on a thread, hover your mouse over the offending text. You'll see a "More" button appear. Inside the "More" menu, you'll find "Remove". This will allow you to remove the vandalism and optionally inform an admin.

What are Kudos?
 * If you find a particular discussion or reply interesting, well thought out, or amusing you can show direct appreciation by giving it Kudos. They can be helpful in voting situations, too.

What are Topics?
 * Topics allow you to link a forum discussion with a wiki article. It's another way to keep Forums organized and to help people find interesting discussions. For example, a Forum thread tagged with "Kgosi Starbrook" will appear at the bottom of the "Kgosi Starbrook" article.