Spyro Wiki:Rules

This page is devoted to the rules and policies of the Spyro Wiki. All active users should read this article before beginning to edit. Below is a list of things that are not allowed on the Spyro Wiki, and their respective consequences.

Do not vandalize articles

Vandalizing the site (being hostile, spam, adding offensive language, replacing and/or renaming pages, re-writing pages with false information, etc.) is not allowed on this wiki. Minor vandalising, such as adding false info, will result in a warning, then a block if continued. Major vandalism will result in an immediate one-month block. Repeated offences will result in an indefinite block.

Please Speak English

This is an English-speaking wiki. We won't understand you if you type in a different language. If you have trouble with making edits in the English language, I would strongly advise to not edit on the articles.

Spoilers

When new material (such as new games (additional new characters included, books, DLC, etc.) is released, there is a certain length of time in which the article requires a spoiler warning. Not using a spoiler tag will result with a warning, and if done again, a three day block.

A spoiler tag is not needed on an article one month after the object/ subject's release.

Images

Images that are leaked prematurely from their announcement dates are not allowed at all prior to the object's release. Non-related images are prohibited as well, and will be deleted as they have nothing to do with Spyro. Inappropriate images will result in a severe ban. Purposely uploading non-canon images and putting them in the articles will result in a warning, then a minor block if continued. Repeat offenders will be blocked for a severly long time.

This is a Spyro Wiki that is only for all things Spyro related only. The main three important series are Original, Legend of Spyro, and Skylanders. These 3 alone take up a ton of image space. All fan art or images not related to Spyro in any way or form will be deleted without notice off the Spyro Wiki.

Categorize and add File Descriptions to the Image Files

If you are uploading images from a specific game, please fill in the file descriptions and category them under the games they are from. If there is a source to where you got the image file(s) from, please add them to the file descriptions as well so people will know where you got it from.

For example, if you took a screenshot of a level in Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, categorize that screenshot under "game-screenshot" and add the "Category:Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! game screenshots" with brackets included. If you took a game screenshot that includes characters in a cutscene like Spyro and Elora, add "Category:Spyro" and "Category:Elora" with brackets surrounding each category.

Edit Wars

An edit war is when two or more users have a disagreement on what should be in an article, and revert the other's contributions over and over. When this happens, the article should be reverted to its previous state before the edit war and temporarily locked. An admin, or someone who can settle the conflict, should then sort out the problem on the article's Talk page. Changing the article after it has been reverted will result in severe punishment.

Tense

Articles should be written in a past tense, unless the date of it specifically states otherwise. Changing tense will result in a warning. Continuing to do so will result in a ban for minor vandalism.

Theories

Fanfiction and personal theories are not allowed. You will be given a warning, and if continued, treated as a minor vandal.

Adminship

Administrators, also known as "admins," are the guardian angels of the wiki. They use their power to keep the Spyro wiki a safe and well maintained place to visit. If an admin uses their power for personal benifits, or to vandalise, they will be demoted, and suffer a minor block. If the admin vandalises the site, the block is permanent.

Admins are to be respected by other users, but treated as equal, and not like the rulers of the site. Insulting them (or other members) will end with a block to the aggressor.

Deletion

If an article needs to be deleted, for whatever reason, type { { Delete } } (without the spaces) on top of the article. If the article conatins bad content, such as swearing or spoilers, remove the content from the page, and leave a request for help from an admin on the summary. Admins should check to see if any article should be deleted as much as possible.

Other Websites

We allow mentioning of other Spyro Wikism or if the site has been approved of by an admin. However, plagarism is not allowed.

Personal Opinions

Personal opinions can lead to fighting. Not meant to restrict freedom of speech, this rule lets you say your political beliefs, your religion, etc. When an argument evolves from a personal opinion, the pages where the argument was will become protected, and if need be, deleted.

Fun

Remember to have fun! But don't do damage or hurt others and you're good to go.

Spyro-related Skylander Pages Only

Pages related to Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, Skylanders Academy or pages that involve Skylanders Spyro and co.'s related involvement in the Skylanders franchise are only allowed here on the wiki. Certain Skylanders IDW comics feature Spyro, such as Return of the Dragon King and Spyro & Friends.

Since the majority of the Skylander games afterwards don't focus on Spyro, they are not to be posted here, or they will be deleted on sight.