Halo Nation:chat Policy

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	===Religion===		===Religion===
	Do not discuss religion. It turns into a conflict sooner or later.		Do not discuss religion. It turns into a conflict sooner or later.
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		+	===My Little Pony===
		+	''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' '''is not''' a virus or infection. Anyone who repeatedly states this or questions this rule will be kicked out. No excuses.

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Halo Nation:signature Policy

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	{{SITENAME}}'s '''signature policy''' is as follows:		{{SITENAME}}'s '''signature policy''' is as follows:
-	== Introduction to Signatures ==	+	==Introduction to signatures==
-	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.	+	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.
	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.		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.
-	== Signature Restrictions ==	+	==Signature restrictions==
	There are several restrictions you must follow when creating a customized signature:		There are several restrictions you must follow when creating a customized signature:
	#You may only have one picture in your signature.		#You may only have one picture in your signature.
-	##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.	+	##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.
	##Most types of animated pictures (mostly .GIF format) are permitted. However, any inappropriate, disturbing, or distracting animations in any way will not be permitted.		##Most types of animated pictures (mostly .GIF format) are permitted. However, any inappropriate, disturbing, or distracting animations in any way will not be permitted.
-	#You must include your actual user name or an abbreviation of it, or an image depicting it, in your signature.	+	#You must link your actual user name or an abbreviation of it, or an image depicting it, in your signature.
	#[[m:Magic words|Magic words]] (such as {{PAGENAME}}) are not permitted.		#[[m:Magic words|Magic words]] (such as {{PAGENAME}}) are not permitted.
-	#Line-breaks ( , {{clear}} and associated tags/templates) are not permitted.
-	== Violations ==	+	==Violations==
	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.		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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Gamestopped! Retailer Admits Corporate Policy Is To Swipe Coupons From Game Boxes

A field operations manager with retailer GameStop instructed employees to open boxes of hit release Deux Ex: Human Revolution and remove the coupons bundled with every copy. A spokesperson confirmed to Ars Technica that it is their policy to do so.

GameStopped! Retailer admits corporate policy is to swipe coupons from game boxes

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Halo Nation:protected Page Policy

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	{{Policy}}		{{Policy}}
-	Some pages on {{SITENAME}} wiki are '''protected''', which means they can not be edited or modified by anyone except an [[Project:Administrators|Administrator]]. This may be for any number of reasons; because of continuous vandalism, edit wars, and so on.	+
		+	Some pages on {{SITENAME}} are '''protected''', which means they can not be edited or modified by anyone except an [[Project:Administrators|Administrator]]. This may be for any number of reasons; because of continuous vandalism, edit wars, and so on.
	===How long are pages protected?===		===How long are pages protected?===
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	===Can I protect a page?===		===Can I protect a page?===
	Standard users do not have the ability to protect pages, but if you wish to request protection on a page, contact a member of the [[Project:Administrators|Administration Team]].		Standard users do not have the ability to protect pages, but if you wish to request protection on a page, contact a member of the [[Project:Administrators|Administration Team]].
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	{{RuleBox}}		{{RuleBox}}

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Halo Nation:image Policy

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-	{{SITENAME}} allows for the uploading of images for use on article pages and user pages. To allow for the smooth operation of the site and to ensure that no one is offended, this guideline is in place for the uploading and usage of images and image contents.	+	{{SITENAME}} allows for the uploading of images for use on article pages and user pages. To allow for the smooth operation of the site and to ensure that no one is offended, this guideline is in place for the uploading and usage of images and image contents.
	Uploading images can be done at the [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] page. How to do this can be found at the [[Help:Images|Image help]] section. However, some images are subject to immediate deletion if they are determined to serve no purpose, are offensive/inappropriate, or are against {{SITENAME}}'s productive spirit.		Uploading images can be done at the [[Special:Upload|Upload file]] page. How to do this can be found at the [[Help:Images|Image help]] section. However, some images are subject to immediate deletion if they are determined to serve no purpose, are offensive/inappropriate, or are against {{SITENAME}}'s productive spirit.
-	==The Policy==	+	==The policy==
-	* Images are to be titled as such:	+	*Images are to be titled as such:
	:File:"Title of media" - "simple description".filetype		:File:"Title of media" - "simple description".filetype
	::For example, you have an image of Thom-293 from Deliver Hope trailer. The filename should be File:DeliverHope - Thom.png/jpg		::For example, you have an image of Thom-293 from Deliver Hope trailer. The filename should be File:DeliverHope - Thom.png/jpg
-	* Add only canon image, not screenshots from customized/tweaked canon games or mods. For example, only the core/default model of Noble Six is allowed to be used in all {{SITENAME}} articles. Customised Noble Six models are to be removed immediately.	+	*Add only canon image, not screenshots from customized/tweaked canon games or mods. For example, only the core/default model of Noble Six is allowed to be used in all {{SITENAME}} articles. Customized Noble Six models are to be removed immediately.
-	* Images that were previously intended to be used for userpages/personal use but have not been in used for quite some time are subjected to be deleted by the administration. As such, no notice will be given to the uploader.	+	*Images that were previously intended to be used for userpages/personal use but have not been in used for quite some time are subjected to be deleted by the administration. As such, no notice will be given to the uploader.
-	* The "SLIDESHOW" feature in the gallery mode is prohibited from general use, due to tag compatibility errors.	+	*The "SLIDESHOW" feature in the gallery mode is prohibited from general use, due to tag compatibility errors.
-	* Leaked content are to be deleted and uploaders will be subjected to [[Project:Blocking Policy|{{SITENAME}}'s Blocking Policy]].	+	*Leaked content are to be deleted and uploaders will be subjected to [[Project:Blocking Policy|{{SITENAME}}'s Blocking Policy]].
-	* Preferred filetypes are PNG for transparent images and JPG for normal-everyday images. If not available, use GIFs.	+	*Preferred filetypes are PNG for transparent images and JPG for normal-everyday images. If not available, use GIFs.
	===Format===		===Format===
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-	==Images that can be Deleted==	+	==Images that can be deleted==
	An image uploaded to {{SITENAME}} can be deleted if it is...		An image uploaded to {{SITENAME}} can be deleted if it is...
-	*'''Obscene'''- {{SITENAME}} is not a censored website, and the target audience for the [[Halo universe]] is 17 years and above. However, all images that contain obscenities such as pornography, graphic real-world violence, or sexual acts are not permissible on the site, or on userpages. The developers of ''Halo'' do not produce such images, and thus they have no place on the site. These images also have great potential to offend other users. Repeatedly uploading such images can be grounds for blocking for vandalism as part of {{SITENAME}}'s [[Project:Blocking Policy|Blocking Policy]].	+	*'''Obscene''' - {{SITENAME}} is not a censored website, and the target audience for the [[Halo universe]] is 17 years and above. However, all images that contain obscenities such as pornography, graphic real-world violence, or sexual acts are not permissible on the site, or on userpages. The developers of ''Halo'' do not produce such images, and thus they have no place on the site. These images also have great potential to offend other users. Repeatedly uploading such images can be grounds for blocking for vandalism as part of {{SITENAME}}'s [[Project:Blocking Policy|Blocking Policy]].
-	*'''Unused'''- {{SITENAME}} is not a repository for images that are unrelated to Halo and unusable on article pages. Images that are uploaded by users for individual userpages will be added to their userpage and organized into an [[:Category:Images|Image Category]] for proper use. If an image is not related to Halo whatsoever, is then uploaded and not used, it will be deleted.	+	*'''Unused''' - {{SITENAME}} is not a repository for images that are unrelated to Halo and unusable on article pages. Images that are uploaded by users for individual userpages will be added to their userpage and organized into an [[:Category:Images|Image Category]] for proper use. If an image is not related to Halo whatsoever, is then uploaded and not used, it will be deleted.
-	*'''Duplicate'''- {{SITENAME}}'s image categories were created and organized so that users could find desired images relatively quickly and so that duplicate images are not uploaded. Though {{SITENAME}} has unlimited space for images and articles, duplicate images create confusion and make organization difficult. Duplicate images that are uploaded will be deleted and redirected to the original image.	+	*'''Duplicate''' - {{SITENAME}}'s image categories were created and organized so that users could find desired images relatively quickly and so that duplicate images are not uploaded. Though {{SITENAME}} has unlimited space for images and articles, duplicate images create confusion and make organization difficult. Duplicate images that are uploaded will be deleted and redirected to the original image.
-	*'''Copyright Violations'''- Material copied from sources that are not public domain or compatibly licensed without the permission of the copyright holder (unless brief quotation used in accordance with non-free content policy and guideline) is likely to be a copyright violation. For more information about copyright, visit [[Project: Copyright Policy]].	+	*'''Copyright Violations''' - Material copied from sources that are not public domain or compatibly licensed without the permission of the copyright holder (unless brief quotation used in accordance with non-free content policy and guideline) is likely to be a copyright violation. For more information about copyright, visit [[Project: Copyright Policy]].
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	{{RuleBox}}		{{RuleBox}}

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Work with EFF's international team as a Google Policy Fellow

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is now accepting applications for its Google Policy Fellowship, which runs next summer. This year's Fellow will be working with EFF's international team on global treaties, censorship and other issues:

Google Policy Fellows work to advance debate on key policy issues affecting the public for a minimum of 10 weeks in June - August 2011. Google kindly offers a $7500 stipend to the selected fellows. Google is now accepting applications at its GPF application page before January 17, 2011. Applicants will then be reviewed by host organizations and the successful applicant for each organization will be informed by Google by February 28, 2011. EFF is looking for a fellow with a global perspective, who has substantial knowledge about the international issues in which we are involved. More information about the focus of the work our Google Policy Fellow will take on are available here. More information about the GPF program is available in the FAQ.

Law students: there's also a program for legal interns.

Work with EFF's international team as a Google Policy Fellow

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Economic Policy? More Listen to Conservatives

The desire to hear from those who promote conservative or libertarian monetary ideas has increased since the midterm elections.

Economic Policy? More Listen to Conservatives

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US foreign policy gets enhanced patdown: oddities from the leaks

• An elderly American, Hossein Ghanbarzadeh Vahedi, rode a horse over an mountain rage to escape Iran after officials confiscated his passport.

US foreign policy gets enhanced patdown: oddities from the leaks

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