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==Conflict of interest editing== | ==Conflict of interest editing== | ||
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SmashWiki believes [[SW:YAV|all contributors are valuable]], and though it may seem unusual, editors are allowed to edit articles that cover themselves. If this case happens, however, editors are expected to avoid conflict of interest editing, or, editing that involves editors changing articles to fulfill their own interests or the interests of others over the interests of SmashWiki. Examples may include removing unflattering information (e.g. removing information about them being banned from tournaments), changing wording for the purpose of puffing themselves up (e.g. comparing their play style to a renowned top player), writing grandiose claims about themselves (e.g. inserting themselves into the "Most historically significant players" section of a character's article), and other such similar changes. Users suspected of conflict of interest editing will likely have their edits undone, and persistent attempts to subvert SmashWiki's policy can result in [[SW:BLOCK|blocks]] being levied against the editor. | SmashWiki believes [[SW:YAV|all contributors are valuable]], and though it may seem unusual, editors are allowed to edit articles that cover themselves. If this case happens, however, editors are expected to avoid conflict of interest editing, or, editing that involves editors changing articles to fulfill their own interests or the interests of others over the interests of SmashWiki. Examples may include removing unflattering information (e.g. removing information about them being banned from tournaments), changing wording for the purpose of puffing themselves up (e.g. comparing their play style to that of a renowned top player), writing grandiose claims about themselves (e.g. inserting themselves into the "Most historically significant players" section of a character's article), and other such similar changes. Users suspected of conflict of interest editing will likely have their edits undone, and persistent attempts to subvert SmashWiki's policy can result in [[SW:BLOCK|blocks]] being levied against the editor. | ||
Conflict of interest extends to others editing in the interest of the smasher in question rather than in the interest of SmashWiki, such as a friend of theirs, a crew mate, or any other person acting on the smasher's or team's behalf. As such, smashers and teams will not be able to bypass this policy by having someone else edit for them. If there is contentious information on their Smasher/Team page or elsewhere on the wiki involving them that a smasher/team wishes to contend, they are expected to bring it up on the relevant talk page and explain their case, where other unrelated editors can then decide if their wanted changes are valid. If the changes are deemed invalid or a compromise is decided, said smasher/team will be expected to cede any | Conflict of interest extends to others editing in the interest of the smasher in question rather than in the interest of SmashWiki, such as a friend of theirs, a crew mate, or any other person acting on the smasher's or team's behalf. As such, smashers and teams will not be able to bypass this policy by having someone else edit for them. If there is contentious information on their Smasher/Team page or elsewhere on the wiki involving them that a smasher/team wishes to contend, they are expected to bring it up on the relevant talk page and explain their case, where other unrelated editors can then decide if their wanted changes are valid. If the changes are deemed invalid or a compromise is decided, said smasher/team will be expected to cede any further attempts to remove or modify the contended information to their liking. | ||
==Examples of ownership behaviour== | ==Examples of ownership behaviour== | ||
Below is a list of behaviour that is generally consistent with an editor who may believe an article belongs to | Below is a list of behaviour that is generally consistent with an editor who may believe an article belongs to themselves. If such behaviour occurs, remember to assume good faith, and try to inform the user of how ownership works on SmashWiki. Avoid immediately bringing an administrator into the matter unless the editor continues to persist in disruptive behaviour. | ||
*Making claims that the article belongs to themselves, including the use of self-referential words in regards to the article, such as "my page" or "my article" | *Making claims that the article belongs to themselves, including the use of self-referential words in regards to the article, such as "my page" or "my article" | ||