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<center>''For the layout style guide, see [[Destinypedia:Layout guide]].''</center> | <center>''For the layout style guide, see [[Destinypedia:Layout guide]].''</center> | ||
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=== Follow the sources === | === Follow the sources === | ||
{{main|Destinypedia:Notability | {{main|Destinypedia:Notability policy|Help:References}} | ||
Many points of usage, such as the treatment of proper names, can be decided by observing the style adopted by high-quality sources. Unless there is a clear reason to do otherwise, follow the usage of reliable English-language secondary sources on the subject. If the sources can be shown to be unrepresentative of current English usage, follow current English usage instead—and consult more sources. | Many points of usage, such as the treatment of proper names, can be decided by observing the style adopted by high-quality sources. Unless there is a clear reason to do otherwise, follow the usage of reliable English-language secondary sources on the subject. If the sources can be shown to be unrepresentative of current English usage, follow current English usage instead—and consult more sources. | ||
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== Editing == | == Editing == | ||
=== Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | === Avoid making multiple edits in an article === | ||
Destinypedia is a [[Help:User levels|point system-based]] wiki. Whenever one makes an edit, one is rewarded 50 points regardless of the amount of content contributed. Though it sounds fun, excessive amount of edits in an article can lead to a [[Project:Blocking | Destinypedia is a [[Help:User levels|point system-based]] wiki. Whenever one makes an edit, one is rewarded 50 points regardless of the amount of content contributed. Though it sounds fun, excessive amount of edits in an article can lead to a [[Project:Blocking policy|block]]. As such, a maximum of three successive edits in an article is acceptable within a short amount of time; regardless of the editor's intent, exceeding this limit may be seen as an attempt to abuse the point system. | ||
A simple way of avoiding this problem is to practice using the Preview button which allows you to review the contributions you made before saving them. | A simple way of avoiding this problem is to practice using the Preview button which allows you to review the contributions you made before saving them. | ||
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=== Using images/files === | === Using images/files === | ||
{{Main|Help:Images}} | {{Main|Help:Images}} | ||
*Add only [[Destinypedia:Canon | *Add only [[Destinypedia:Canon policy|canon]] image, not screenshots from customized/tweaked canon games or mods. | ||
*Avoid uploading pictures you don't have a purpose for, unless they can add to a subject gallery. Before uploading, read [[Help:Images]] for more information on image use. | *Avoid uploading pictures you don't have a purpose for, unless they can add to a subject gallery. Before uploading, read [[Help:Images]] for more information on image use. | ||
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*[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | *[[wikipedia:Wikipedia:MOS|'''Wikipedia''':''Manual of Style'']] | ||
*[[Destinypedia:Layout guide]] | *[[Destinypedia:Layout guide]] | ||
*[[Destinypedia:Canon | *[[Destinypedia:Canon policy]] | ||
{{Helplist}} | {{Helplist}} | ||
[[Category:Help]] | [[Category:Help]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Destinypedia]] | ||