High School DxD Wiki:Rules

General Rules

 * 1) Do not vandalize current articles.
 * 2) Continued vandalism will result in a block.
 * 3) No offensive articles with sexual and vulgar language, or racist remarks.
 * 4) Do not make pointless articles. If you see one, put the Request for Deletion,, tag on.
 * 5) Do not make pointless categories.
 * 6) Do not edit a closed discussion.
 * 7) No advertising.

Layout Policy
Article layout is to a large extent standardized on.

Headings should have the first letter of every word capitalized, except for prepositions e.g. "of" or "in." Article headings are standardized.

Characters
All character pages should begin with a 1-2 sentence general description and the following headings should be used:
 * Relationships (if Applicable)
 * Image Gallery
 * Appearance
 * Personality
 * History (If Applicable)
 * Synopsis
 * Abilities (if Applicable)
 * Equipment (if Applicable)
 * Trivia
 * Quotes
 * References
 * Navigation

Species
All species pages should have the following headings
 * Appearance
 * Summary
 * Abilities
 * Factions
 * Other Description (if applicable)

Items and Terminology
These pages the following headings:
 * Summary
 * Appearance (if applicable)
 * Ability
 * Forms (if applicable)
 * Type (if applicable)
 * References

Technique and Abilities
These pages should start with a brief description and the following headings:
 * Summary
 * Abilities
 * Forms (if applicable)

Volumes/Chapters/Episodes
Volume/Chapter/Episode pages should have a short summary of the volume/chapter/Episode and the following headings should be used in order:
 * Summary
 * Characters In Order of Appearance
 * Navigation

Image Policy
This official High School DxD Wiki Policy outlines acceptable guidelines for the uploading and usage of images.

Uploaded Images

 * Any picture or .gif that is uploaded and has not found a use (either on an user page or in the articles) within 3 days of that picture or .gif being uploaded can, and will be deleted.


 * When the "Upload a new version of this file" function is used to upload a higher quality resolution of a given image file, that image file is to be flagged to the admins so that the older version of that file can be removed from the history stack. In addition, if a higher quality duplicate of an existing file is uploaded under a different filename, the old lower quality file is to be flagged for deletion to prevent image duplication.


 * Image Sources: Only images from official sources, such as the manga, anime, light novels and databooks, may be used in the articles.

Talkpage/Forum Discussions
Article Talk Pages must be used for discussing changes to the articles only. All general discussions must be fielded in a forum, or blog.

User Talkpages
User talkpages belong to the community, they are not the property of the user. The talkpage is a place for other users to give the user messages, and ask questions and communicate when they have done something in conflict with what they have been doing, or are trying to settle a small issue.

Blocking Policy
Blocking is the method by which administrators may technically prevent users from editing. Blocks are used to prevent damage or disruption, not to punish users. Blocks sometimes are used as a deterrent, to discourage whatever behavior led to the block and encourage a productive editing environment.

Any user may request a block on one of our Administrators' talk pages for major incidents of vandalism or disruption. Users requesting blocks should supply credible evidence of the circumstances warranting a block. Administrators are never obliged to place a block and are free to investigate the situation themselves. Because blocks may be reviewed and appealed, it is often important that the blocking and reviewing administrators each communicate with and take care to inform the others.

Blocked users can appeal their blocks by making a statement on their talk page. Except in cases of unambiguous error, administrators should not undo other administrators' blocks without prior discussion (see below).

Reasons for Blocking
Accounts and addresses may be blocked for:


 * Inserting false information.
 * Removing content from pages.
 * Persistent spamming.
 * Inserting nonsense/gibberish to pages.
 * Breaching the Multiple Users policy.
 * Intimidating Behaviour/harassment.
 * Persistently violating other policies or guidelines.
 * Accounts with inappropriate usernames/unacceptable username.