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This page is considered an official policy on the Pacific Rim Wiki. It has wide acceptance among editors and is considered a standard that everyone should follow. Except for minor edits, please make use of the discussion page to propose changes to this policy.


This is a list of frequently asked questions about using and contributing to the Pacific Rim Wiki. For factual and other kinds of questions, use the forums. If your question is not answered on this page, use the search box above, browse the various FAQ pages or refer to a member of the Administration Team.

General

How do I create a new page?

You can easily create a new page on this Wiki by heading to the Creation Article page and fill in the necessary content. Do note that it is recommended for you to create an account first so that you can keep track of your contributions on this wiki.
For creating a new article see our Manual of Style for the standards we use here in this wiki. For creating a new page in your userspace see How do I create a user subpage?.

Why was my article deleted?

The best way to find out is to look at the deletion log for reasons (type the exact name of the article in the Title box, including the capitalization you used). For more information, refer to a member of the Administration Team.

How do I change the name of an article?

You move the article using the "rename" button (under the drop down menu of the "edit this page" button). Do note that if you're an unregistered contributor and you've moved an article, an administrator may revert the move without supplying any necessary comment.

How do I change my username/delete my account?

For changing your username, please contact Wikia.
A username cannot be deleted. If a username was deleted, all the edits made by the user could not be properly attributed. You can, however, change your username

How do I upload an image?

To upload an image, you must be signed in as a registered wiki user. You can register and sign in by clicking the "create account and log in" link in the upper left corner of any page on the wiki. Once you've logged in, you should see an "Upload file" link in the toolbox on the lower left sidebar. Click that link and follow the prompts to upload your image.
Before uploading an image, please take the following into consideration:
  • Does a better image already exist? Please take the time to search for your image on Pacific Rim Wiki before uploading. The image you are attempting to upload may already exist (or a better one for that matter). Additionally, if you upload a smaller picture of an already existing one, please:
    • Note it in the images title Example: Nilinboxart3x4
    • Mark the over-sized image for deletion
  • Does the image have a use? Don't just upload images you think will help without having an intended place for them to go. If your image is for personal use, please note so in the image's description.

How do I delete an article or image?

Only administrators can delete articles and images, but there's an easy way for you to alert the sysops to pages you think should be deleted. Simply edit the article and add {{Delete}} at the top (the two templates are for different situations; see Candidates for Deletion).
The code also adds the article to a special "Candidates for Deletion" category. The sysops check this category regularly and will delete articles and images they agree should be deleted.

Who writes the articles on Pacific Rim Wiki?

Almost all articles on Pacific Rim Wiki are written by multiple editors, not just one. If you click on the "View history" tab at the top of an article, a list will be displayed of all the contributors to the article and when their contribution was made.

Is Pacific Rim Wiki affiliated with Pacific Rim's creators?

Pacific Rim Wiki is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures or the production team behind the film and its transmedia. Pacific Rim Wiki is a wikia that archives canonical information from Pacific Rim for other fans to research and expand upon.

Wiki-specific

Is fanon/fan-fiction content allowed on this wiki?

The general rule for any fan-made/fanon/fan-fiction content is not to be created on mainspace; however. Users are encouraged to host and advertise their fan creations on FanFiction.Net, Archive of Our Own (A03), Tumblr.com, LiveJournal.com or Dreamwidth.org. Please do not use userpages, the forums or a blog to host your fanfiction. If you're truly interested in uploading your personal Jaeger, please defer to the Pacific Rim Fanon Wiki.

I know some information that should be added to a page. How do I submit it?

Believe it or not, there's no need to submit your suggestion to anyone. This site is a "wiki." That's a silly-sounding word that simply means anyone can add anything to any page. Since you can edit pages, we'd prefer that you go ahead and add the new information to the appropriate page yourself. Go ahead, be bold!

Can I add theories and speculation in articles?

The purpose of Pacific Rim Wiki is to present canon information and avoid presenting false/unofficial information to the visitors/readers.
Pacific Rim Wiki is not a website for individual opinions on any subject. All articles are to be completely neutral on every subject, conveying all information available, and nothing more. Any creation of articles or editing of existing articles to reflect individual opinions or ideas on subject matter that consist of personal opinions on a topic will be immediately reverted or deleted. Opinions can be expressed on user pages, talk pages, or forums, but not articles.
Do note that the Administration Team may remove theories and speculations at any time without notifying the theorists.

Pacific Rim Wiki is not a democracy?

Like virtually all wikis, Pacific Rim Wiki is not a democracy. Most of our popular issues are put up to a user vote, but important decisions are made based on discussion; not consensus or voting. The reasoning for this is that legitimate concerns cannot be ignored in light of important decisions, and one opinion is not necessarily equal to another; particularly when experience plays into the decision. These details must be ironed out in discussion before a decision is made.

I think I've found some defacement on the wiki. What can I do?

Defacement comes with the territory on every wiki site. Happily, it's quite easy to fix. The wiki keeps track of every revision to each article, making it very easy to roll back to a previous version. Simply click "history" at the top of the page you wish to roll back. Then click on the time and date of the archived version you want to revert to. The page will appear with the version indicated at the top of the page, just underneath the page title. Next, click "edit" at the top of the page. Add a note in the Summary box that you are reverting the page because of a troll, and then click "Save page".
After repeated defacing, an offender's IP address can be blocked by any of the 6 users who have sysop rights. These admins pay careful attention to the recent changes page, and will block IP addresses where/when appropriate.

Can we filter/censor the offensive/sensitive content?

While Pacific Rim Wiki should be written in a style that is friendly and formal, it may at times display subject material that can be interpreted as offensive. Provided that this information is factual and consistent with the Medium universe, it should not be censored. An example is the quote "Fuck you and all of your Kaiju shit!" which should not be altered to read "My f**k!"

What if the information from one source contradicts another?

Main article: Pacific Rim Wiki:Canon Policy
Given the Pacific Rim canon encompasses several forms of media and many individuals in said media's making, there are instances where two or more sources contradict one another. In these situations, the source which is said to be canon is that which was most closely overseen by the core creative team of Pacific Rim. The other sources are said to be non-canon as it pertains to the contested information. If, on the other hand, the information presented in one source does not conflict with that of those more closely related to the creators of the series, it can be considered canon.
As an aid, consider the following flow of canonicity, which is presented with the sources at the top as the "most canon" sources and those at the bottom as the "least canon". The information provided in the top sources is always considered canon while each successive level's information is only considered canon if is considered non-canon by those above it.

How do I become an admin or sysop?

Main article: Pacific Rim Wiki:Administrators

More questions

My question isn't here. What can I do?

Feel free to ask your question on the talk page. We'll try to answer it as soon as possible.

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