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This is the project page governing the use of [http://blog.battlestarwiki.org the Battlestar Wiki Blog]. | This is the project page governing the use of [http://blog.battlestarwiki.org the Battlestar Wiki Blog]. | ||
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As outlined in the [[Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank/Wiki Blog|Think Tank proposal]], the purpose of blog is to be an outlet for administrators and users to bring up topics pertaining to the wiki, including updates, new policies, new Think Tank proposals, projects, and other related topics. Through the blog people will be able to voice their opinions through another venue. Basically, this is for people who may not be comfortable in using the MediaWiki software or don't know how to use it, it's similar to a message board, except the subject of discussion can be more tightly controlled and focused. | As outlined in the [[Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank/Wiki Blog|Think Tank proposal]], the purpose of blog is to be an outlet for administrators and users to bring up topics pertaining to the wiki, including updates, new policies, new Think Tank proposals, projects, and other related topics. Through the blog people will be able to voice their opinions through another venue. Basically, this is for people who may not be comfortable in using the MediaWiki software or don't know how to use it, it's similar to a message board, except the subject of discussion can be more tightly controlled and focused. | ||
== Guidelines == | == Guidelines == | ||
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=== Policies === | === Policies === | ||
All Wiki-based policies apply, specifically [[BW:CIVIL|Civility]], [[BW:AGF|Assume good faith]], and [[BW:OR|Official Representation]] policies. On the "dark side", the policies for [[BW:BAN|banning]] and [[BW:BLOCK|blocking]] also apply when policies are breached beyond the effective ability for | All Wiki-based policies apply, specifically [[BW:CIVIL|Civility]], [[BW:AGF|Assume good faith]], and [[BW:OR|Official Representation]] policies. On the "dark side", the policies for [[BW:BAN|banning]] and [[BW:BLOCK|blocking]] also apply when policies are breached beyond the effective ability for disupte resolution. | ||
=== What the blog is === | === What the blog is === | ||
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== Blog posters == | == Blog posters == | ||
Both administrators and non-administrator level contributors may post to the blog; all administrators are automatically given blogging permissions as well upon direct request to [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]]. (The assumption is that if they have admin duties on wiki, they can handle admin duties on blog as well. This does not work in the reverse, however.) Non-administrator level users must first go through a process called "[[ | Both administrators and non-administrator level contributors may post to the blog; all administrators are automatically given blogging permissions as well upon direct request to [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]]. (The assumption is that if they have admin duties on wiki, they can handle admin duties on blog as well. This does not work in the reverse, however.) Non-administrator level users must first go through a process called "[[/Blog control requests|Request for blog control]]". Essentially, this is similar to [[BW:RFA|our Requests for Adminship]] process, but for the blog itself. | ||
Of course, to do this, you need to create an account on the blog. Once you've created the blog on the account, give your name on [[Battlestar Wiki talk:Blog Project|the talk page for the project]], if you are an administrator. If you are not an administrator, please go through the [[ | Of course, to do this, you need to create an account on the blog. Once you've created the blog on the account, give your name on [[Battlestar Wiki talk:Blog Project|the talk page for the project]], if you are an administrator. If you are not an administrator, please go through the [[/Blog control requests|blog control request]] process. | ||
=== Current posters === | === Current posters === | ||
* [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]], blog administrator | * [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.|Joe Beaudoin]], blog administrator | ||
* [[User:Shane|Shane]], poster | |||
* [[User:Shane|Shane | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://blog.battlestarwiki.org Battlestar Wiki Blog] | * [http://blog.battlestarwiki.org Battlestar Wiki Blog] | ||
[[Category:Battlestar Wiki]] | [[Category:Battlestar Wiki]] | ||