Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank/News Policy - Revision history

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: archiving, this is successful

2007-06-15T03:00:48Z

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			: ''This is an archive successful proposal that was vetted through the [[Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank\|Think Tank]], a place where ideas of all kinds are proposed and worked upon by the community prior to implementation. '''<font color="red">Please do not modify this proposal.</font>'''''

	This proposed policy deals with how Battlestar Wiki deals with news or rumors that it, or its members, uncover.		This proposed policy deals with how Battlestar Wiki deals with news or rumors that it, or its members, uncover.

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			: ''The above is an archive of a proposal that was vetted through the [[Battlestar Wiki:Think Tank\|Think Tank]]. '''<font color="red">Please do not modify or edit this archived proposal.</font>'''''

Spencerian: /* If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first */

2007-06-07T15:48:17Z

If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first

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	Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.		Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.

	One example of why verification is crucial happened in the month of May 2007, when cast members [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]] [http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2463&Itemid=99 told a web news source] that [[Season 4]] would be the last season of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. However, hours later, series co-executive producer [[David Eick]] [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=2&id=41457&type=0 released a statement] that retracted the cast statements, indicating no such decision has been made.		One example of why verification is crucial happened in the month of May 2007, when cast members [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]] [http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2463&Itemid=99 told a web news source] that [[Season 4]] would be the last season of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. However, hours later, series co-executive producer [[David Eick]] [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=2&id=41457&type=0 released a statement] that retracted the cast statements, indicating no such decision has been made. While Eick and Ron Moore eventually confirmed the cast's information several days later, it noted the importance of verifying sources.

	It is important not to believe that news bits must be immediately posted on the wiki; no matter what the source, Battlestar Wiki prefers news of notable caliber to be sourced not only from cast, crew or popular news source, but to be ''confirmed'' by the highest series executives or network executives available. [[BW:NOT\|Battlestar Wiki is not a news forum or chat forum]] for such information, and "first posting" is never a mandate.		It is important not to believe that news bits must be immediately posted on the wiki; no matter what the source, Battlestar Wiki prefers news of notable caliber to be sourced not only from cast, crew or popular news source, but to be ''confirmed'' by the highest series executives or network executives available. [[BW:NOT\|Battlestar Wiki is not a news forum or chat forum]] for such information, and "first posting" is never a mandate.

Catrope: /* If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first */ linking to appropriate URLs

2007-05-18T09:51:18Z

If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first: linking to appropriate URLs

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	Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.		Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.

	One example of why verification is crucial happened in the month of May 2007, when cast members [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]] told a web news source that [[Season 4]] would be the last season of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. However, hours later, series co-executive producer [[David Eick]] released a statement that retracted the cast statements, indicating no such decision has been made.		One example of why verification is crucial happened in the month of May 2007, when cast members [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]] [http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2463&Itemid=99 told a web news source] that [[Season 4]] would be the last season of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. However, hours later, series co-executive producer [[David Eick]] [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=2&id=41457&type=0 released a statement] that retracted the cast statements, indicating no such decision has been made.

	It is important not to believe that news bits must be immediately posted on the wiki; no matter what the source, Battlestar Wiki prefers news of notable caliber to be sourced not only from cast, crew or popular news source, but to be ''confirmed'' by the highest series executives or network executives available. [[BW:NOT\|Battlestar Wiki is not a news forum or chat forum]] for such information, and "first posting" is never a mandate.		It is important not to believe that news bits must be immediately posted on the wiki; no matter what the source, Battlestar Wiki prefers news of notable caliber to be sourced not only from cast, crew or popular news source, but to be ''confirmed'' by the highest series executives or network executives available. [[BW:NOT\|Battlestar Wiki is not a news forum or chat forum]] for such information, and "first posting" is never a mandate.

Spencerian: /* If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first */

2007-05-17T21:53:50Z

If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first

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	==If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first==		==If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first==

	Battlestar Wiki has two items where news on the shows, their cast or crew, or media: the [[Battlestar Wiki:News\|News]] portal (which allows a brief bullet item that will appear on the Main Page), and the [[Battlestar Wiki:Community Portal\|Community Portal]].		Battlestar Wiki has two items where news on the shows, their cast or crew, or media can be published: the [[Battlestar Wiki:News\|News]] portal (which allows a brief bullet item that will appear on the Main Page), and the [[Battlestar Wiki:Community Portal\|Community Portal]].

	Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.		Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.

Spencerian: Updated.

2007-05-17T16:45:59Z

Updated.

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	== Policy ==		== Policy ==

	Battlestar Wiki's mandate is to collect, categorize, and disseminate information into a reference medium. During this process, and due to the openness of the wiki, we may encounter people who tell us a piece of news that no one else knows about. Sometimes we are asked not to release such information until certain events come to pass, or we are given the go-ahead from our news source(s).		Battlestar Wiki's mandate is to collect, categorize, and disseminate information regarding the aired episodes, books, comics, and other officially-licensed ''Battlestar'' stories into a reference medium. During this process, and due to the openness of the wiki, we may encounter people who tell us a piece of news that no one else knows about. Sometimes we are asked not to release such information until certain events come to pass, or we are given the go-ahead from our news source(s).

	However, since contributors are more than likely not journalists and the Wiki is not a news reporting site, we do not have the ability or the network needed to corroborate such information, as to determine its authenticity. Nor do we contain the experience or training of journalists, which is tantamount to properly presenting and breaking a story.		However, since contributors are more than likely not journalists and the Wiki is not a news reporting site, we do not have the ability or the network needed to corroborate such information, as to determine its authenticity. Nor do we contain the experience or training of journalists, which is tantamount to properly presenting and breaking a story.

	It is therefore in our interest, as well as the interest of the greater ''Battlestar Galactica'' fandom, that the people responsible for coming across previously unreleased news or rumors to partner with a news site that deals with ''Battlestar Galactica'' news and rumors.		It is therefore in our interest, as well as the interest of the greater ''Battlestar Galactica'' fandom, that the people responsible for coming across previously unreleased news or rumors to partner with a news site that deals with ''Battlestar Galactica'' news and rumors.

			==Partnerships==

	Essentially, how this partnering process would work is that the person(s) involved would submit a tip to the news site's director. From there, the director of the site would determine the validity of the claim by corroborating with their sources. Should the news or rumor item lead to a story publishable on the site, the site would then credit us (or the person) for tipping them off.		Essentially, how this partnering process would work is that the person(s) involved would submit a tip to the news site's director. From there, the director of the site would determine the validity of the claim by corroborating with their sources. Should the news or rumor item lead to a story publishable on the site, the site would then credit us (or the person) for tipping them off.

	~~Obviously~~, ~~please keep~~ in ~~mind~~ that ~~if you are representing~~ the Wiki, ~~you do need~~ to ~~consult~~ the ~~administrators before doing so~~, as per the [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation\|official representation]] policy. ~~Otherwise, you~~ are ~~encouraged~~ to submit ~~the~~ tip on your own, ~~without mentioning the wiki~~ or your ~~association~~ with it.		==If you encounter a news item, relay it to the administrators first==

			Battlestar Wiki has two items where news on the shows, their cast or crew, or media: the [[Battlestar Wiki:News\|News]] portal (which allows a brief bullet item that will appear on the Main Page), and the [[Battlestar Wiki:Community Portal\|Community Portal]].

			Because not all "news" is genuine, authentic, or sourced, it is '''strongly recommended''' that contributors (including administrators) post the item FIRST on the [[BW:AN\|administrator's noticeboard]] as a query to other administrators. This way, other administrators (who are tasked with enforcing the wiki's [[BW:CJ\|citation and sourcing policies]]) can determine if the item is authentic ''before'' the item is posted to the Wiki or relayed to a news partner. This make take time, but time is important for verification.

			One example of why verification is crucial happened in the month of May 2007, when cast members [[Edward James Olmos]] and [[Katee Sackhoff]] told a web news source that [[Season 4]] would be the last season of the [[Re-imagined Series]]. However, hours later, series co-executive producer [[David Eick]] released a statement that retracted the cast statements, indicating no such decision has been made.

			It is important not to believe that news bits must be immediately posted on the wiki; no matter what the source, Battlestar Wiki prefers news of notable caliber to be sourced not only from cast, crew or popular news source, but to be ''confirmed'' by the highest series executives or network executives available. [[BW:NOT\|Battlestar Wiki is not a news forum or chat forum]] for such information, and "first posting" is never a mandate.

			==Posting news tips elsewhere on the internet and Wiki representation==

			Currently, only [[User:Joe Beaudoin Jr.\|Joe Beaudoin]] holds status to officially represent Battlestar Wiki in official postings elsewhere on the internet, per the wiki's [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation\|official representation]] policy.

			Wiki contributors are welcome to submit a news tip on your own elsewhere on the internet, but contributors MAY NOT mention Battlestar Wiki in their posts or messages, nor may contributors have anything in your message (links, banners, or other graphics) that imply any associations with or endorsements of Battlestar Wiki.

			Contributors that misrepresent Battlestar Wiki are subject to short-term blocks of their account, or a permanent ban from editing Battlestar Wiki.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* See also */ BW:IS tweak

2007-05-17T15:09:22Z

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: and so it begins...

2007-05-17T15:08:51Z

and so it begins...

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This proposed policy deals with how Battlestar Wiki deals with news or rumors that it, or its members, uncover.

== Policy ==

Battlestar Wiki's mandate is to collect, categorize, and disseminate information into a reference medium. During this process, and due to the openness of the wiki, we may encounter people who tell us a piece of news that no one else knows about. Sometimes we are asked not to release such information until certain events come to pass, or we are given the go-ahead from our news source(s).

However, since contributors are more than likely not journalists and the Wiki is not a news reporting site, we do not have the ability or the network needed to corroborate such information, as to determine its authenticity. Nor do we contain the experience or training of journalists, which is tantamount to properly presenting and breaking a story.

It is therefore in our interest, as well as the interest of the greater ''Battlestar Galactica'' fandom, that the people responsible for coming across previously unreleased news or rumors to partner with a news site that deals with ''Battlestar Galactica'' news and rumors.

Essentially, how this partnering process would work is that the person(s) involved would submit a tip to the news site's director. From there, the director of the site would determine the validity of the claim by corroborating with their sources. Should the news or rumor item lead to a story publishable on the site, the site would then credit us (or the person) for tipping them off.

Obviously, please keep in mind that if you are representing the Wiki, you do need to consult the administrators before doing so, as per the [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation|official representation]] policy. Otherwise, you are encouraged to submit the tip on your own, without mentioning the wiki or your association with it.

== See also ==

* [[Battlestar Wiki:What Battlestar Wiki is]]
* [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Battlestar Wiki:What Battlestar Wiki is]]		* [[Battlestar Wiki:What is Battlestar Wiki]]
	* [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation]]		* [[Battlestar Wiki:Official Representation]]

	[[Category:Think Tank proposals\|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:Think Tank proposals\|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]