Thelemapedia:Editorial Policy - Revision history

Karma: fixed typo "grammar"

2005-12-26T09:37:01Z

fixed typo "grammar"

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	Entering into a content war is a fast way to getting banned from contributing to Thelemapedia. This is an encyclopedia, not a platform for individual agendas. If a serious disagreement about content occurs, you may make a '''[[Thelemapedia:Dispute Resolution\|Mediation request]]'''.		Entering into a content war is a fast way to getting banned from contributing to Thelemapedia. This is an encyclopedia, not a platform for individual agendas. If a serious disagreement about content occurs, you may make a '''[[Thelemapedia:Dispute Resolution\|Mediation request]]'''.

	Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, ~~grammer~~, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.		Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammar, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.

	==Primary Editorial Principles==		==Primary Editorial Principles==

Thiebes: /* Official Editorial Policies */ - please review my changes and discuss.

2005-11-17T07:47:14Z

Official Editorial Policies: - please review my changes and discuss.

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	#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss. Repeated instances of reverting can lead to disciplinary action.		#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss. Repeated instances of reverting can lead to disciplinary action.
	#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three or four tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>.		#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three or four tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>.
	#'''This is an O.T.O.-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|O.T.O.]] body, and so naturally we discourage O.T.O.-bashing (or the bashing of any order). ~~'''However, we strongly encourage non-O.T.O. contributors.'''~~ Making statements that openly question the legitimacy of O.T.O. (including the [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica\|E.G.C.]]) as revived by [[Grady McMurtry]], defame or slander O.T.O. leaders past or present, or otherwise make false claims against the Order without incontrovertible evidence within the public domain will be met with disciplinary action. The exception to this rule is in the case of an anti-O.T.O. context, such as articles about Orders that consider O.T.O. to be illegitimate (which nevertheless need to be written from a neutral POV).		#'''This is an O.T.O.-friendly site.'''
	#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.		#* Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|O.T.O.]] body, and so naturally we discourage O.T.O.-bashing (or the bashing of any order). Making statements that openly question the legitimacy of O.T.O. (including the [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica\|E.G.C.]]) as revived by [[Grady McMurtry]], defame or slander O.T.O. leaders past or present, or otherwise make false claims against the Order without incontrovertible evidence within the public domain will be met with disciplinary action. The exception to this rule is in the case of an anti-O.T.O. context, such as articles about Orders that consider O.T.O. to be illegitimate (which nevertheless need to be written from a neutral POV).
			#*'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.
			#*'''Do not link to sites which defame, slander, or reveal (or purport to reveal) the secrets of the O.T.O.''' as described in the above two items.
	#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.		#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.
	#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.		#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.

Ash: Adding Prime Directives from the Contribution article

2005-07-04T05:47:41Z

Adding Prime Directives from the Contribution article

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	Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct~~. Thelemapedia Stewards reserve the right to make changes to these policies~~.		Thelemapedia is a collaborative [http://meta.wikipedia.org/ Wiki] project with a central purpose:

			:<i>'''To create the best and most comprehensive source of knowledge relating to Thelema and magick.'''</i>

			Thelemapedia is an open source project and all entries are protected by the [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License]. Contributors retain copyright ownership of their work, but by adding it to Thelemapedia the work becomes "open source."

			From the GNU site:
			:''The purpose of this License is to make a manual, textbook, or other functional and useful document "free" in the sense of freedom: to assure everyone the effective freedom to copy and redistribute it, with or without modifying it, either commercially or noncommercially. Secondarily, this License preserves for the author and publisher a way to get credit for their work, while not being considered responsible for modifications made by others. [...] This License is a kind of "copyleft", which means that derivative works of the document must themselves be free in the same sense.'' [http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html]

			Essentially, this allows people to copy the work elsewhere, as long as it continues to be under the GNU license. This leads to the first two Prime Directives:

			Prime Directive #1: '''Only post material that you own, that is in the public domain, or that is used within the framework of "[http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter9/9-a.html fair use]" and properly cited.'''<BR>
			Prime Directive #2: '''On Thelemapedia, everyone has the right to edit your entries.'''

			Because of the volatile nature of many in the Thelemic community, we have instituted:

			Prime Directive #3: '''Content wars are completely forbidden.'''

			Entering into a content war is a fast way to getting banned from contributing to Thelemapedia. This is an encyclopedia, not a platform for individual agendas. If a serious disagreement about content occurs, you may make a '''[[Thelemapedia:Dispute Resolution\|Mediation request]]'''.

			Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.

	==Primary Editorial Principles==		==Primary Editorial Principles==

Ash: Clarification and consolidation of important policies

2005-07-04T05:25:13Z

Clarification and consolidation of important policies

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	Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.		Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct. Thelemapedia Stewards reserve the right to make changes to these policies.

	==Primary Editorial Principles==		==Primary Editorial Principles==

	Whenever ~~executive~~ editorial decisions have to be made on Thelemapedia, they will be based on the following primary principles:		Whenever editorial decisions have to be made on Thelemapedia, they will be based on the following primary principles:

	#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.		#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.
	#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.		#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.
	#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources ~~(especially Aleister Crowley)~~ or common knowledge.		#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources or common knowledge.

	==Editorial ~~Guidelines~~==		==Official Editorial Policies==

			The following items are official Thelemapedia policy.

			===Content===

			#'''Thelemapedia is an encyclopedia.''' That is the extent of its scope. It is not a soapbox, journal, dictionary, discussion forum, site mirror, or link repository (see [[Thelemapedia:What Thelemapedia is not\|What Thelemapedia is not]] for more information).
			#'''Articles should be reflections of existing knowledge.''' That is the nature of an encyclopedia. As such, entries should be based either on material written by acknowledged experts (preferrably in print, but on the Web can be acceptable) or a part of accepted common knowledge. While excellent articles will contain some analysis of data, generally speaking, articles should NOT advocate personal beliefs or report on subjective experience (unless in an historical context, eg. [[Reception of Liber Legis]]).
			#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia has chosen to make its primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding content between various beliefs or ideas, those of Crowley should take precedence. Naturally, this will not be applicable in all places, especially when dealing with a subject with which he had no opinion or knowledge. Another example might be an article which itself contains an inherently non-Crowley POV. After Crowley should come expert writers who are highly sympathetic with Crowley, such as [[Israel Regardie]], [[Jack Parsons]], or [[Sabazius]]. This policy should NOT be interpreted as "Crowley is the ''only'' source"...he is simply the first.
			#'''Articles must be written in the third person.''' No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Although Thelemapedia articles have a pro-Thelema bias, the style of writing should be generally neutral. Think of them as short high school research papers.
			#'''Avoid profanity.''' This is not so much about offending others as it is about content. Profanity tends to be an expression of personal opinion, rather than fact or general consensus.
			#'''Make omissions explicit.''' While articles should be written as completely as possible, if something is left out, it should be stated. Two suggestions: leave an HTML "comment" (<nowiki><!--your comment--></nowiki>) in the page or make a note on the discussion page for that entry.

			===Behavior===

	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
	#'''~~Crowley comes first~~.''' ~~Because Thelema is such~~ a ~~huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents~~, ~~Thelemapedia has chosen to make its primary focus~~ the ~~works and philosophy of~~ [~~[Aleister Crowley]~~]. ~~Whenever there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding content between various beliefs or ideas~~, ~~those of Crowley should take precedence. Naturally~~, ~~this will not be applicable in all places~~, ~~especially when dealing~~ with a ~~subject with which he had no opinion~~ or ~~knowledge. Another example might~~ be an article which itself contains an inherently non-Crowley POV. After Crowley should come expert writers who are highly sympathetic with Crowley, such as [[Israel Regardie]], [[Jack Parsons]], or [[Sabazius]].		#'''Learn good etiquette.''' For a complete discussion, we strongly recommend reading the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiquette Etiquette Page]. Those who are persistantly aggressive, abusive, insulting, uncooperative with fellow editors, or create a negative or hostile environment will eventually be banned.
	#'''Avoid ~~writing in the first person~~'''. ~~Articles should be written from a neutral point~~ of ~~view~~. ~~No article should contain phrases like, "I believe~~.~~.."~~ or ~~"I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia~~.		#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss. Repeated instances of reverting can lead to disciplinary action.
	#'''This is an ~~OTO~~-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|~~OTO~~]] body, and so naturally we discourage ~~OTO~~-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-~~OTO~~ contributors.''' ~~Furthermore~~, ~~we welcome contributions that might not~~ be in ~~line with standard OTO positions~~, as ~~long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have~~ a ~~strong basis in fact or common consensus~~.		#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three or four tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>.
			#'''This is an O.T.O.-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|O.T.O.]] body, and so naturally we discourage O.T.O.-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-O.T.O. contributors.''' Making statements that openly question the legitimacy of O.T.O. (including the [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica\|E.G.C.]]) as revived by [[Grady McMurtry]], defame or slander O.T.O. leaders past or present, or otherwise make false claims against the Order without incontrovertible evidence within the public domain will be met with disciplinary action. The exception to this rule is in the case of an anti-O.T.O. context, such as articles about Orders that consider O.T.O. to be illegitimate (which nevertheless need to be written from a neutral POV).
	#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.		#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.
	#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.		#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.
	~~#'''Avoid profanity.''' This is not so much about offending others as it is about content. Profanity tends to be an expression of personal opinion, rather than fact or general consensus.~~
	#'''Make omissions explicit.''' While you should try to make articles as complete as possible, if you leave something out, let that be known. Two suggestions: leave an HTML comment in the page or make a note on the discussion page for that entry.
	~~#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss.~~
	~~#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three tildes.~~
	#'''Learn good etiquette.''' For a complete discussion, we strongly recommend reading the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiquette Etiquette Page]. Those who are persistantly aggressive, abusive, insulting, uncooperative with fellow editors, or create a negative or hostile environment will eventually be banned.
	#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.		#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.
	~~#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.~~

	==Stewardship==		==Stewardship==
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	Although Thelemapedia is largely maintained by its editor membership, there are those who are responsible for the general integrity of the site as a whole. Such members are called '''[[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewards]]'''. Editorially, they have no more authority than any other site member, and are equally bound to Thelemapedia editorial policies. At the same time, they do have special security privileges which they use to enforce policy when necessary. For example, they have the ability to protect and delete pages, block and ban users, and delete obvious vandalism. More than that, they are available for dispute mediation and as a source of assistance, essentially providing guidance and leadership within the Thelemapedia community.		Although Thelemapedia is largely maintained by its editor membership, there are those who are responsible for the general integrity of the site as a whole. Such members are called '''[[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewards]]'''. Editorially, they have no more authority than any other site member, and are equally bound to Thelemapedia editorial policies. At the same time, they do have special security privileges which they use to enforce policy when necessary. For example, they have the ability to protect and delete pages, block and ban users, and delete obvious vandalism. More than that, they are available for dispute mediation and as a source of assistance, essentially providing guidance and leadership within the Thelemapedia community.

	See the [[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewardship]] page for information on duties and privileges. Any editor may [[Thelemapedia:Apply_for_Stewardship\|apply for Stewardship]].		See the [[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewardship]] page for information on duties and privileges. Any editor may [[Thelemapedia:Apply_for_Stewardship\|apply for Stewardship]].

	'''Stewards reserve the right to''':		'''Stewards reserve the right to''':

Ash: stewardship

2005-06-27T00:39:18Z

stewardship

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	#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.		#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.
	#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.		#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.
	#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources or common knowledge.		#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources (especially Aleister Crowley) or common knowledge.

	==Editorial Guidelines==		==Editorial Guidelines==

	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
	#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia has chosen to make its primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding content between various beliefs or ideas, those of Crowley should take precedence. Naturally, this will not be applicable in all places, especially when dealing with a subject with which he had no opinion or knowledge. Another example might be an article which itself contains an inherently non-Crowley POV. After Crowley should come expert writers who are highly sympathetic with Crowley, such as [[Israel Regardie]], [[Jack Parsons]], [[Sabazius~~]], or [[Lon Milo DuQuette~~]].		#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia has chosen to make its primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding content between various beliefs or ideas, those of Crowley should take precedence. Naturally, this will not be applicable in all places, especially when dealing with a subject with which he had no opinion or knowledge. Another example might be an article which itself contains an inherently non-Crowley POV. After Crowley should come expert writers who are highly sympathetic with Crowley, such as [[Israel Regardie]], [[Jack Parsons]], or [[Sabazius]].
	#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.		#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.
	#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.		#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.
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	#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.		#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.

	==~~Executive Editorship~~==		==Stewardship==

	Thelemapedia is ~~looking~~ to ~~form an Executive Editor group~~. ~~Their job will be~~ to:		Although Thelemapedia is largely maintained by its editor membership, there are those who are responsible for the general integrity of the site as a whole. Such members are called '''[[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewards]]'''. Editorially, they have no more authority than any other site member, and are equally bound to Thelemapedia editorial policies. At the same time, they do have special security privileges which they use to enforce policy when necessary. For example, they have the ability to protect and delete pages, block and ban users, and delete obvious vandalism. More than that, they are available for dispute mediation and as a source of assistance, essentially providing guidance and leadership within the Thelemapedia community.

	~~#Mediate and resolve content disputes~~		See the [[Thelemapedia:Stewards\|Stewardship]] page for information on duties and privileges. Any editor may [[Thelemapedia:Apply_for_Stewardship\|apply for Stewardship]].
	~~#Protect certain pages from editing when appropriate~~
	~~#Ban abusers of~~ the ~~system~~
	~~#Help define~~ and ~~enforce needed policies~~
	~~#Keep Thelemapedia within its intended scope~~
	~~#Try to see that copyrights are protected (see our~~ [[Thelemapedia:~~General_disclaimer~~\|~~Disclaimers~~]])

	~~Until that time, the benevolent dictator (i.e. managing editor) is [[User:Ash\|Fr. Ash]].~~		'''Stewards reserve the right to''':
			#Accept new memberships, deny new memberships, ban users, and delete accounts without explanation. Banning and eliminating accounts are done only as a last resort.
	'''~~The Executive Editorship reserves~~ the right to''':
	#Accept new memberships, deny new memberships, ban users, and delete accounts without explanation. Banning and eliminating accounts are done only as a last resort ~~and in extreme situations~~.
	#Protect articles from changes.		#Protect articles from changes.
	#Control all aspects of the functionality of Thelemapedia, including (but not limited to) navigation, the categorization system, and namespaces.		#Control all aspects of the functionality of Thelemapedia, including (but not limited to) navigation, the categorization system, and namespaces.
	#Rule on editorial content requirements that are global ~~(e.g. all spellings of ''magician'' and ''magical'' must be spelled without the extra 'k')~~.		#Rule on editorial content requirements that are global.
	#Change, eliminate, or add to existing Thelempedia policies ~~without warning or explanation~~.		#Change, eliminate, or add to existing Thelempedia policies.

	==Where to go from here==		==Where to go from here==
	{{help}}		{{help}}
			[[Category:Thelemapedia]]

Ash: Crowley refinement: please use the talk page to make comments on this addition

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Crowley refinement: please use the talk page to make comments on this addition

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	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
	#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia ~~attempts~~ to ~~avoid conflict by making the~~ primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict regarding content between various beliefs, those of Crowley should take precedence.		#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia has chosen to make its primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict or ambiguity regarding content between various beliefs or ideas, those of Crowley should take precedence. Naturally, this will not be applicable in all places, especially when dealing with a subject with which he had no opinion or knowledge. Another example might be an article which itself contains an inherently non-Crowley POV. After Crowley should come expert writers who are highly sympathetic with Crowley, such as [[Israel Regardie]], [[Jack Parsons]], [[Sabazius]], or [[Lon Milo DuQuette]].
	#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.		#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.
	#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.		#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.
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	#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss.		#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss.
	#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three tildes.		#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three tildes.
	#'''Learn good etiquette.''' For a complete discussion, we strongly recommend reading the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiquette Etiquette Page].		#'''Learn good etiquette.''' For a complete discussion, we strongly recommend reading the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiquette Etiquette Page]. Those who are persistantly aggressive, abusive, insulting, uncooperative with fellow editors, or create a negative or hostile environment will eventually be banned.
	#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.		#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.
	#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.		#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.

Ash: Crowley comes first

2005-06-26T23:28:12Z

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	~~To a large degree,~~ Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.		Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.


	==Primary Editorial Principles==		==Primary Editorial Principles==
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	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
			#'''Crowley comes first.''' Because Thelema is such a huge topic with countless interpretations and types of adherents, Thelemapedia attempts to avoid conflict by making the primary focus the works and philosophy of [[Aleister Crowley]]. Whenever there is a conflict regarding content between various beliefs, those of Crowley should take precedence.
	#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.		#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.
	#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.		#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.

Ash: additions about Executive editor rights

2005-01-15T22:50:56Z

additions about Executive editor rights

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To a large degree, Thelemapedia is edited by the community. This means that issues such as factual accuracy, content, grammer, spelling, formatting, and completeness are left to the members to monitor and correct.

==Primary Editorial Principles==

Whenever executive editorial decisions have to be made on Thelemapedia, they will be based on the following primary principles:

#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.
#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.
#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources or common knowledge.

==Editorial Guidelines==

#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
#'''Avoid writing in the first person'''. Articles should be written from a neutral point of view. No article should contain phrases like, "I believe..." or "I have found that...". Look over current articles to get a feel for the writing style suitable for Thelemapedia.
#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). '''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.''' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.
#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.
#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.
#'''Avoid profanity.''' This is not so much about offending others as it is about content. Profanity tends to be an expression of personal opinion, rather than fact or general consensus.
#'''Make omissions explicit.''' While you should try to make articles as complete as possible, if you leave something out, let that be known. Two suggestions: leave an HTML comment in the page or make a note on the discussion page for that entry.
#'''Avoid reverting and deleting.''' Amend, edit, and discuss.
#'''Do not sign your articles.''' But DO sign your posts on discussion pages by typing three tildes.
#'''Learn good etiquette.''' For a complete discussion, we strongly recommend reading the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiquette Etiquette Page].
#'''Try not to delete useful content.''' Just because something is written poorly doesn't mean it lacks a purpose. Consider what a sentence or paragraph tries to say. Clarify it instead of throwing it away. If the topic seems not to belong where it stands, consider moving the wayward material to another page, or creating a new page; otherwise, it's usually best to move it to the article's "Talk" page, which can be accessed using the "Discuss this page" button. Whoever wrote the text must have thought it valuable, so it's polite to preserve it somewhere.
#'' We recommend reading Wikipedia's '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.

==Executive Editorship==

Thelemapedia is looking to form an Executive Editor group. Their job will be to:

#Mediate and resolve content disputes
#Protect certain pages from editing when appropriate
#Ban abusers of the system
#Help define and enforce needed policies
#Keep Thelemapedia within its intended scope
#Try to see that copyrights are protected (see our [[Thelemapedia:General_disclaimer|Disclaimers]])

Until that time, the benevolent dictator (i.e. managing editor) is [[User:Ash|Fr. Ash]].

'''The Executive Editorship reserves the right to''':
#Accept new memberships, deny new memberships, ban users, and delete accounts without explanation. Banning and eliminating accounts are done only as a last resort and in extreme situations.
#Protect articles from changes.
#Control all aspects of the functionality of Thelemapedia, including (but not limited to) navigation, the categorization system, and namespaces.
#Rule on editorial content requirements that are global (e.g. all spellings of ''magician'' and ''magical'' must be spelled without the extra 'k').
#Change, eliminate, or add to existing Thelempedia policies without warning or explanation.

==Where to go from here==
{{help}}

Ash: *Important: added Primary Editorial Principles

2004-10-25T04:49:47Z

*Important: added Primary Editorial Principles

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	==Executive Editors==		==Executive Editors==

	Thelemapedia ~~does have~~ an Executive Editor group. Their job is to:		Thelemapedia is looking to form an Executive Editor group. Their job will be to:

	#Mediate and resolve content disputes		#Mediate and resolve content disputes
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	#Keep Thelemapedia within its intended scope		#Keep Thelemapedia within its intended scope
	#Try to see that copyrights are protected (see our [[Thelemapedia:General_disclaimer\|Disclaimers]])		#Try to see that copyrights are protected (see our [[Thelemapedia:General_disclaimer\|Disclaimers]])

			Until that time, the benevolent dictator (i.e. managing editor) is Fr. [[User:Ash\|Ash]].

			==Primary Editorial Principles==

			Whenever executive editorial decisions have to be made on Thelemapedia, they will be based on the following primary principles:

			#Articles should be sympathetic with the principles, culture, practices, and beliefs of Thelema whenever possible.
			#Articles should promote clarity, accuracy, and the will to inform without distortion or fabrication.
			#Articles should reflect knowledge that is generally accepted in the Thelemic community, drawing from expert sources or common knowledge.

	==Editorial Guidelines==		==Editorial Guidelines==
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	#Read the Wikipedia '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.		#Read the Wikipedia '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.
	#No, really, read the Wikipedia '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.		#No, really, read the Wikipedia '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Policies_and_guidelines#Content_guidelines Content Guidelines]'''.
	#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an OTO body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). ''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.'' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.		#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an [[Ordo Templi Orientis\|OTO]] body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). ''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.'' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.
	#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.		#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.
	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.

Paradoxosalpha: /* Editorial Guidelines */

2004-09-21T08:43:50Z

Editorial Guidelines

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	#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an OTO body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). ''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.'' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.		#'''This is an OTO-friendly site.''' Thelemapedia is hosted by Scarlet Woman Lodge, an OTO body, and so naturally we discourage OTO-bashing (or the bashing of any order). ''However, we strongly encourage non-OTO contributors.'' Furthermore, we welcome contributions that might not be in line with standard OTO positions, as long as they are thoughtful, unbiased, and have a strong basis in fact or common consensus.
	#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.		#'''Do not discuss items under seal.''' Because the world of Thelema includes initiatory orders, do not openly post information revealed within initiations or under oath, even if you feel you are justified to do so. However, with proper tact, you may discuss something that is considered secret if it is done completely out of context. Do so with great caution.
	#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.		#'''Respect others.''' Although entries should be made from a "Thelemic" point of view, this is not a platform for attacking people, tarnishing reputations, or insulting groups, religions, or ideas that do not conform to your own (e.g. we will not tolerate generic bashing of Christians or Wiccans, or "real OTO" fights). This principle is vigorously enforced. Persistent attacks will result in a ban.
	#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.		#'''Create Stubs responsibly'''. A stub is a new entry that has very little by way of content. Please make stubs only when there is a good reason, such as a topic that you feel strongly should exist, but you are not prepared to write yourself. When you do, be sure to write <nowiki>{{stub}}</nowiki> at the top of the edit box.
	#'''Avoid profanity.''' This is not so much about offending others as it is about content. Profanity tends to be an expression of personal opinion, rather than fact or general consensus.		#'''Avoid profanity.''' This is not so much about offending others as it is about content. Profanity tends to be an expression of personal opinion, rather than fact or general consensus.