User:RJackson/VWN

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Valve Wiki Network is a web-ring for the top Wikis that document Valve Software's products, intended to benefit each member by linking to each other through sidebar links, a section on the bottom of each member's Main Page, and appropriate use of interwiki links.

Criteria

To be considered a member, a Wiki must meet the following criteria.

• Free to edits.

  Either open to anonymous edits, or does not restrict newly registered accounts with regards to how they can contribute - within reason.

• Active community.

  Frequent constructive contributions by site members.

• Active staff.

  Respond to clearly de-constructive contributions within a reasonable timeframe.

• Good search engine ranking.

  A first-page ranking on a non-personalised Google search for "[Wiki's focus] Wiki."

• Established content.

  The wiki must already cover the basics of it's focused product.

Advertisements

• No pop-ups.
• No in-window pop-ups that overlaps content.
  • Reasonable if the advertisement requires explicit interaction with a user to trigger it's pop-up; must also have a clear way to exit this pop-up.
• No auto-playing video or audio.
• Measures in place to quickly respond and blacklist any violations of these criteria within 48 hrs.

Apply to be a member

E-mail vwn@wiki.tf with the following information:

• Wiki URL
• Wiki focus
• E-mail address of VWN representative(s).
• Steam profile of VWN representative(s).
• Additional information explaining potential discrepancies with the criteria (e.g. explaining advertisement policies)

Obligations

• Update any VWN-related templates or sections within a reasonable timeframe when members are added or removed.

  Ensure representatives have the relevant access to update these sections

• Ensure contact details are up-to-date.
• Review new VWN member applications.

Wishlist

• Constructively criticize other members.
• Be available and willing to help other members.
• Have a PGP key and sign all your e-mails to other VWN members.
• IRC availability.

Current members

Official Team Fortress Wiki

URL

wiki.teamfortress.com

Focus

Team Fortress 2

VWN representatives

• Smashman
• RJackson

Notes

Officially recognised; no advertisements; admins have server access.

The Portal Wiki

URL

theportalwiki.com

Focus

The Portal franchise.

VWN representatives

• RJackson

Notes

Community-hosted, no advertisements (donation-driven), admins have server access.