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.
 * People from all around the world read and edit this wiki and its forums. Like any other collaborative project, not everyone will agree all the time. Keep discussions civil and be open minded about differing opinions. Threads that


 * Try to find existing discussions first, but don't be afraid to start a new thread.
 * Please take a moment to sift through the forum boards to see if a discussion already exists about something you want to talk about. If you can't find what you're looking for, jump right in and start a new discussion! If a thread for the topic you're discussing already exists, yours will be removed in favor of the existing one.


 * Stay on topic.
 * If a thread derails from its topic, please do your best to get it back on topic. If you want to continue the different topic, do so in another thread.


 * Don't create short/unneeded posts.
 * Please refrain from making posts and replies on the forum that are two words and less. Posts like "lol" or "this! ^" are unneeded and simply make a thread longer than it has to be. Along the same line, posts that simply point out how funny a post is without contributing to the topic are not allowed either.


 * Reaction images are not a post.
 * Please limit the use of reaction images in threads. In previous threads, they have cluttered it up and halted discussion. Use them sparingly and not in replacement of actually typing out a post.


 * 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.


 * Have fun!
 * The community is happy to have you here. We look forward to seeing you around as we discuss this topic we all love.

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 "Lord Voldemort" will appear at the bottom of the "Lord Voldemort" article.