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{{SITENAME}}'s '''signature policy''' is as follows: |
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{{SITENAME}}'s '''signature policy''' is as follows: |
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== Introduction to Signatures ==
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==Introduction to signatures==
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In order to identify users and attribute comments and votes on talk pages, forum threads, and other discussion pages on {{SITENAME}}, user comments must be signed. This is particularly important on pages where voting is involved: votes which are unsigned and undated may be considered invalid.
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In order to identify users and attribute comments and votes on talk pages, forum threads, and other discussion pages on {{SITENAME}}, user comments must be signed. This is particularly important on pages where voting is involved.
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The standard signature on Wikia (produced via ~~~~ or ~~~ to provide a signature with out the date) consists of a simple link to your user page. This can be customized in your preferences under "user profile." You can create a custom signature by checking the "raw signatures" box, and entering the MediaWiki code for your new signature. |
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The standard signature on Wikia (produced via ~~~~ or ~~~ to provide a signature with out the date) consists of a simple link to your user page. This can be customized in your preferences under "user profile." You can create a custom signature by checking the "raw signatures" box, and entering the MediaWiki code for your new signature. |
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== Signature Restrictions ==
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==Signature restrictions==
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There are several restrictions you must follow when creating a customized signature: |
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There are several restrictions you must follow when creating a customized signature: |
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#You may only have one picture in your signature. |
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#You may only have one picture in your signature. |
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##Recommended picture height is 15px; although maximum picture height is 20px, it is not recommended. Larger images will change surrounding text formatting, which is highly disruptive.
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##Recommended picture height is 20px; although maximum picture height is 50px, it is not recommended. Larger images will change surrounding text formatting, which is highly disruptive.
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##Most types of animated pictures (mostly .GIF format) are permitted. However, any inappropriate, disturbing, or distracting animations in any way will not be permitted. |
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##Most types of animated pictures (mostly .GIF format) are permitted. However, any inappropriate, disturbing, or distracting animations in any way will not be permitted. |
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#You must include your actual user name or an abbreviation of it, or an image depicting it, in your signature.
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#You must link your actual user name or an abbreviation of it, or an image depicting it, in your signature.
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#[[m:Magic words|Magic words]] (such as {{PAGENAME}}) are not permitted. |
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#[[m:Magic words|Magic words]] (such as {{PAGENAME}}) are not permitted. |
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#Line-breaks (
, {{clear}} and associated tags/templates) are not permitted. |
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== Violations ==
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==Violations==
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Violators will be given one official warning on their talk page. If there is non-compliance, the offender may be unfortunately blocked of a duration between one to three days. |
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Violators will be given one official warning on their talk page. If there is non-compliance, the offender may be unfortunately blocked of a duration between one to three days. |
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