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| + | ==Neutral Point of View== | ||
| + | On the {{SITENAME}}, one of the main goals is to provide useful, complete, and accurate information. To provide the highest quality of information, one must be neutral and without any bias or opinion. This is what is called '''Neutral Point of View''', or '''NPOV'''. | ||
| − | : | + | ===What is it?=== |
| + | NPOV is when an editor writes or edits articles with a completely neutral point of view. This means that there is no bias or opinion from one author. This also includes to not use the word "I", or other [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:WEASEL|weasel words]]. | ||
| − | + | ===How do I do it?=== | |
| + | To follow NPOV, simply write or edit articles without the use of opinionated words such as ''I, think, like, believe, hate," etc. Using weasel words, such as ''some argue'', ''many people thought'', and ''experts say'' are also against the NPOV.'' | ||
| − | + | Advertising is also strictly against the NPOV. Advertising is defined as the promoting (or slander) of specific mods or users. Advertising is strongly advised against, as it severely degrades the quality of the article and makes the author seem biased. | |
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| + | ====What if I don't do it?==== | ||
| + | NPOV is not required on some pages. Obviously, users should not follow NPOV on any user or user talk page. NPOV is also not required on article talk pages or in "tactics" sections. | ||
| − | + | Following these rules greatly helps to improve the quality of information on the {{SITENAME}}, but if you really, truly ''cannot'' follow the NPOV guidelines, this is not a major issue. Edits can be modified or reverted in a short time; nothing is permanent. | |
| − | + | However, blatantly disregarding NPOV will force better-qualified users to "pick up the pieces", instead of using their time to create or better other articles. If it continues long enough, it can even be considered as vandalism, with the associated penalties resulting. | |
| − | + | I get the idea threatening people about this isn't a very good one | |
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| − | + | <i>[http://danball.wikia.com/wiki/Dan-Ball_Wiki:Neutral_Point_of_View Source]</i> | |
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Revision as of 09:18, 18 July 2020
This is a sub-page of Editor's information.
Neutral Point of View
On the Valve Cut Content, one of the main goals is to provide useful, complete, and accurate information. To provide the highest quality of information, one must be neutral and without any bias or opinion. This is what is called Neutral Point of View, or NPOV.
What is it?
NPOV is when an editor writes or edits articles with a completely neutral point of view. This means that there is no bias or opinion from one author. This also includes to not use the word "I", or other weasel words.
How do I do it?
To follow NPOV, simply write or edit articles without the use of opinionated words such as I, think, like, believe, hate," etc. Using weasel words, such as some argue, many people thought, and experts say are also against the NPOV.
Advertising is also strictly against the NPOV. Advertising is defined as the promoting (or slander) of specific mods or users. Advertising is strongly advised against, as it severely degrades the quality of the article and makes the author seem biased. Source
