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== Guidelines == | == Guidelines == | ||
| − | + | The [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/guidelines/Wikimapia Guidelines] is the official legislation for Wikimapia and should be adhered to and regarded as the official regulations enactment in addition to the Terms of Reference. | |
| − | [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/guidelines/ Guidelines] | + | |
== Terms of Reference == | == Terms of Reference == | ||
| − | + | The [http://wikimapia.org/terms_reference.html Terms of Reference] and is an agreement notice which one must accept to abide by in order to use Wikimapia and its services. It also covers the Terms of Use, Copyright Notice and Privacy Notice in greater detail. | |
| − | [http://wikimapia.org/terms_reference.html Terms of Reference] | + | |
== Forum guidelines == | == Forum guidelines == | ||
| + | The [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7521 Forum guidelines] is a set of community rules which must be adhered to by users participating in Wikimapia's [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum]. | ||
| − | + | == Photo uploading/deletion policies == | |
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== Comments deletion policies == | == Comments deletion policies == | ||
Offensive, meaningless, talk between users, or unrelated comments will be removed by the Advanced Users or by the Wikimapia Team. | Offensive, meaningless, talk between users, or unrelated comments will be removed by the Advanced Users or by the Wikimapia Team. | ||
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Restrictions and banning policies are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. For the purpose of simplicity, a user who commits violations shall be called an [[infringer]]. | Restrictions and banning policies are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. For the purpose of simplicity, a user who commits violations shall be called an [[infringer]]. | ||
| − | Banning is the act of restricting an infringer's account, and therefore the privileges it offers, by [[Advanced Users]] and [[Wikimapia Administrators]]. Although, Wikimapia Administrators reserve the right to ban any user, Advanced Users can only ban an infringer as per the ban reasons listed under section | + | Banning is the act of restricting an infringer's account, and therefore the privileges it offers, by [[Advanced Users]] and [[Wikimapia Administrators]]. Although, Wikimapia Administrators reserve the right to ban any user, Advanced Users can only ban an infringer as per the ban reasons listed under section 4. of the [[Wikimapia Guidelines]]. |
The Restrictions/banning policy comprises of four core modules: | The Restrictions/banning policy comprises of four core modules: | ||
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* [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7688 Banning Guidelines] | * [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7688 Banning Guidelines] | ||
* [[Ban Moderation]] | * [[Ban Moderation]] | ||
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Please note, the interpretation of the Wikimapia Guidelines and the Terms of Reference should be literal (i.e. as is written) and not subjective. With this said however, there is no sure way to apply an absolute definition to the wordings of any written legislation and so there will always be a margin of vagueness or ambiguity involved. In situations where this is apparent, you should either use sound judgement or contact the Wikimapia Administration for clarification. | Please note, the interpretation of the Wikimapia Guidelines and the Terms of Reference should be literal (i.e. as is written) and not subjective. With this said however, there is no sure way to apply an absolute definition to the wordings of any written legislation and so there will always be a margin of vagueness or ambiguity involved. In situations where this is apparent, you should either use sound judgement or contact the Wikimapia Administration for clarification. | ||
Revision as of 21:01, 14 April 2012
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Guidelines
The Guidelines is the official legislation for Wikimapia and should be adhered to and regarded as the official regulations enactment in addition to the Terms of Reference.
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference and is an agreement notice which one must accept to abide by in order to use Wikimapia and its services. It also covers the Terms of Use, Copyright Notice and Privacy Notice in greater detail.
Forum guidelines
The Forum guidelines is a set of community rules which must be adhered to by users participating in Wikimapia's forum.
Photo uploading/deletion policies
Comments deletion policies
Offensive, meaningless, talk between users, or unrelated comments will be removed by the Advanced Users or by the Wikimapia Team.
Restrictions/banning policies
Restrictions and banning policies are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. For the purpose of simplicity, a user who commits violations shall be called an infringer.
Banning is the act of restricting an infringer's account, and therefore the privileges it offers, by Advanced Users and Wikimapia Administrators. Although, Wikimapia Administrators reserve the right to ban any user, Advanced Users can only ban an infringer as per the ban reasons listed under section 4. of the Wikimapia Guidelines.
The Restrictions/banning policy comprises of four core modules:
- Wikimapia Guidelines
- Terms of Reference
- Banning Guidelines
- Ban Moderation
Please note, the interpretation of the Wikimapia Guidelines and the Terms of Reference should be literal (i.e. as is written) and not subjective. With this said however, there is no sure way to apply an absolute definition to the wordings of any written legislation and so there will always be a margin of vagueness or ambiguity involved. In situations where this is apparent, you should either use sound judgement or contact the Wikimapia Administration for clarification.
The Banning Guidelines is provided by the Wikimapia Administration to guide Advanced Users on the process of determining and banning an infringer.
Ban Moderation is a corrective procedure that must be followed closely by Advanced Users in order to ensure an infringer is afforded exhaustive resources for rehabilitation before he/she is banned. Ban Moderation comprises of four actions. They are Guidance, Warning, Temporary ban and Permanent ban.
