Wikicryptos:Five pillars



Wikicryptos respect the same fundamental principles of Wikipedia. The fundamental principles of Wikicryptos may be summarized in five "pillars" (principles): Wikicryptos is an encyclopedia Wikicryptos combines many features of general and specialized encyclopedias, almanacs, and gazetteers. Wikicryptos is not a soapbox, an advertising platform, a vanity press, an experiment in anarchy or democracy, an indiscriminate collection of information, or a web directory. It is not a dictionary, a newspaper, or a collection of source documents, although some of its fellow Wikimedia projects are. Wikicryptos does not provide investment advice either. Wikicryptos is written from a neutral point of view We strive for articles in an impartial tone that document and explain major points of view, giving due weight for their prominence. We avoid advocacy, and we characterize information and issues rather than debate them. In some areas there may be just one well-recognized point of view; in others, we describe multiple points of view, presenting each accurately and in context rather than as "the truth" or "the best view". All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy, citing reliable, authoritative sources, especially when the topic is controversial or is about a living person. Editors' personal experiences, interpretations, or opinions do not belong on Wikicryptos. Wikicryptos is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute Since all editors freely license their work to the public, no editor owns an article and any contributions can and may be mercilessly edited and redistributed. Respect copyright laws, and never plagiarize from any sources. Borrowing non-free media is sometimes allowed as fair use, but strive to find free alternatives first. Wikicryptos's editors should treat each other with respect and civility Respect your fellow Wikicryptos, even when you disagree. Apply Wikicryptos etiquette, and do not engage in personal attacks. Seek consensus, avoid edit wars, and never disrupt Wikicryptos to illustrate a point. Act in good faith, and assume good faith on the part of others. Be open and welcoming to newcomers. Should conflicts arise, discuss them calmly on the appropriate talk pages, follow dispute resolution procedures, and consider that there are 0 other articles on the English Wikicryptos to improve and discuss. Wikicryptos has no firm rules Wikicryptos has policies and guidelines, but they are not carved in stone; their content and interpretation can evolve over time. The principles and spirit matter more than literal wording, and sometimes improving Wikicryptos requires making exceptions. Be bold, but not reckless, in updating articles. And do not agonize over making mistakes: (almost) every past version of a page is saved, so mistakes can be easily corrected.