User:Net narcolepsy/CWCki Style rewrite

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Editing the CWCki can be difficult. It is a collaborative effort that benefits from consistency, clarity, and a shared understanding of the best practices. This guide outlines the formatting, tone, and structural standards for contributors to ensure that articles are informative, well-organized, and aligned with community expectations.

This is not a forum, or a platform for speculation. The CWCki exists to document verifiable events and individuals connected to Chris and his orbit. Please edit responsibly.

General Principles

• Objective Tone: Maintain a neutral, factual, and mildly witty tone. Avoid sarcasm, personal theories, and unverified claims.
• Avoid Memespeak: This is not Encyclopedia Dramatica. Internet slang, reaction images, and meme language are discouraged.
• No Trolling: The CWCki does not exist to troll Chris or any other individuals. Do not use this site to "out" trolls before their involvement with Chris has concluded.
• Keep the Focus on Chris: Articles should emphasize Chris’s direct interactions or relevance to subjects. Avoid unnecessary biographical detail on minor figures.

Naming Conventions

• For videos, use the exact YouTube title.
• For people, use their most commonly recognized alias or full name.
• Follow standard Wikipedia naming conventions and disambiguation guidelines where applicable.

Writing About Chris

• Always refer to Chris as Chris throughout the site. Do not use “Chris-chan” since it is overly long unless you are specifically referring to Chris-Chan Sonichu.
• Use he/him pronouns consistently. Although Chris is legally a transgender woman, using male pronouns maintains consistency with the rest of the CWCki and helps prevent confusion.
• Chris’s full legal name is Christine Weston Chandler, but “Chris” is the standard term for consistency and readability.

Writing About Others

• For Barbara Chandler, use “Barb” in most contexts. Her full name is unnecessary.
• For Bob Chandler, refer to him as “Bob.” He may be referred to as The Internet Lumberjack only where relevant.
• For trolls, galpals, or family members, always include:

• Full name and aliases (if known)

• Background and first contact with Chris

• Major involvement (sagas, events, notable quotes)

• Outcome or end of contact (if applicable)

PROTIP: Do not include private information about non-troll individuals unless it is clearly public and relevant to Chris.

Article Structure

Articles should include the following structure where appropriate:

• Lead Section - A concise paragraph answering: Who? What? When? Why? Mention significant identifiers, major events, or contributions to the Chris saga.

• Infobox (if available) - Use appropriate templates like Infobox Person or Infobox Video.

• Chronological Sections - Divide content into clearly labeled sections (e.g., Early Life, Contact with Chris, Aftermath). Use second-level headers (== Section ==) and add subheadings (=== Subsection ===) where needed.

Video Pages

For video articles:

• Use the original YouTube title when available.
• First paragraph should include:

• Upload date
• Creator (usually Chris)
• Summary of video contents
• Notes on appearance or behavior

Formatting Guidelines

• Capitalization

• Proper nouns (e.g., Sonichu) and first words of sentences must be capitalized.
• Section titles should use Sentence case (e.g., == Early life ==, not == EARLY LIFE ==).

• Spacing:

• Leave one blank line between sections.

• Possessives:

• Use Chris’s (not Chris’) per CWCki convention.

Dates and Spelling

• Use British-style date formatting: dd Month yyyy

✅ 4 June 2025
❌ June 4, 2025
❌ 06/04/2025

Use American English spelling (e.g., color, organize, elevator) but provide context for non-American references when needed.

References and Citations

• Use ref/ref tags to cite information.
• Using references is a good way for everyone else to verify your edits.

Use of Files and Media

• Upload only relevant, high-quality images.
• Check for duplicates before uploading.
• Use clear, descriptive filenames.

Categories

• Add appropriate category tags at the very bottom of the article.

• Each tag should go on its own line
• Many templates apply categories automatically; do not duplicate them.

Drafting and Major Edits

• Use your User Page or sandbox to draft large overhauls or new pages.
• Discuss controversial changes on the Talk page before making major edits to long-standing articles.

Final Notes

To wrap up, following the CWCki style guide helps keep the site clear, accurate, and easy to read. Stick to the facts, use a consistent tone, and follow the formatting rules. If you're ever unsure how to proceed, consult this guide, look at similar articles, or ask for feedback on the talk page. By editing carefully and keeping things organized, you make the CWCki better for everyone.

See also

• CWCki:Article_naming
• CWCki:Improvement
• CWCki:CWCki is