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.
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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
- Notes
- Officially recognised; no advertisements; admins have server access.
The Portal Wiki
- URL
- theportalwiki.com
- Focus
- The Portal franchise.
- VWN representatives
- Notes
- Community-hosted, no advertisements (donation-driven), admins have server access.
