Hi there! Here are some policies as a guideline for this wikia. Message an Admin if you have any questions! More Rules and Guidelines can be found on these pages; Fan Character Guidelines, Help with Categories and FAQ:Royals & Rebels Fan Corner.
General Policies
1.1. Jump right in! Don't be afraid to get started. Anyone is free to edit a wiki, so start commenting, creating OCs, adding your art and writing blog posts.
1.2. Be nice and treat people with respect. Being friendly goes a long way, no matter where you are. Say hello to others, welcome new users, provide help when you can, and ask others if you need assistance. Being nice and treating people with respect can greatly impact the growth and success of this wiki community. One of the best ways to do this is to remember that the user you're speaking to is an actual person, not a computer screen, so treat people as you would if you were talking to them face-to-face.
1.3. Don't be disruptive. When we say disruptive, that means your behaviour is starting to affect other people and their ability to engage on the wikia. This includes spam, vandalism, and anything else that takes people's attention away from the matter at hand towards what you're doing.
1.4. Spread the word! A community is only as strong as all of its members. The more it has, the stronger (and more successful) it will become. So invite your friends and other Wikians who may be interested in this wikia to start spending time here, and give them tips on how to get the most out of their experience.
1.5. Ask for help. If you are confused or need help, just ask an admin!
1.6. Limits on language. The rule on language is that any word said on the show is allowed to be said on the Wiki. The more offensive words cannot be directed at other users or characters themselves. For example, Hate is used on EAH but is not directed at people, just objects and things.
Please be aware that although you need to be thirteen years old to have a Wikia account, younger people view and contribute to the wiki, so please use language at all times that would be suitable for a younger audience.
Editing and Contributing Guidelines
2.1. Categories. When you make an OC page on this wiki, categories are a great way to show what other characters are similar to yours. The wiki already has a full host of categories for you to use so please make sure the category doesn't already exist before you create a new one. For more help on Categories, visit this page.
2.2. British or American Spelling?. If you write something on the wiki you can use your native way of spelling, be it American or British, but you cannot change previously written text on the wiki from British to American or vice-versa.
2.3. Not your page? Please remember that you cannot edit another user's page unless you are an Admin or have permission from an Admin or the user who created the page, this includes adding categories.
2.4. Commenting. When commenting, if you want to add any images to the edit you make, be aware that this could cause formatting problems with the text you write. Please do not add too many images to comments sections and only the size of 120px or smaller. Another way to add images to your opinion is to create a blog post or add them to messages, but again please use 120px size or smaller.
Images and Theft
3.1. In this wiki every image is allowed, including any and all art means. Base art, image from dollmakers, edits, etc. are allowed.
3.2. Give Credit. All images are allowed, however, when using and /or posting images that don't belong to you (an art request or commission, a drawing of another person's OC, etc.) be sure that the image meets these two criteria:
1. You have permission of the artist and/or the owner of the OC to post the image in this wiki;
2. The image should be labelled with the name of the artist and/or the owner of the OC, so that due credit is given and theft isn't suspected.
3.3. Theft penalties. If you post an image and later on the artist or OC owner message the admins that you didn't have permission to use the OC or the art, the image would be removed and the user will receive the penalty according to their offence.
Admin Promotions
4.1. Admins are a great help to the wiki, however a few admins won't hurt. If you would like to be an admin, do NOT ask for rights. Let the other admins promote you themselves if they think you're prepared to take on the rights. As mentioned, admins must be vigilant people who watch edits and make supportive and beneficial edits to the wiki. Any admin who fails to do so or are extremely inactive will be demoted from their position.
Admin Guidelines
Admins are present on Royal & Rebelpedia to help keep things running smoothly. They clean up spam and vandalism, they intervene in disruptive behaviour, they encourage participation, and they keep things on track. Here are some general guidelines we ask that our admins to follow:
5.1. Revert and block simple spam and vandalism. If it clearly doesn’t belong here, make it go away. Remember to erase auto-deletion summaries. If it looks like a user needs to be banned globally, report the situation to a member of the VSTF.
5.2. Be fair. Consider situations carefully before acting on them. If a user makes an honest mistake, give them the opportunity to learn and improve. Also, try your best not to misjudge/misunderstand the characters, and this rule goes to everyone else in the fandom as well! Learn that every character in the fandom is important and special.
5.3. Encourage participation. Be friendly and welcoming to members, help them get to know the wikia, and support their interactions.
5.4. Keep things structured, but not too structured. Do your best to support and maintain the goals and organisation of the wiki, but be flexible about growth and change.