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, a fanfiction archive, 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.

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

The CWCki is a very unique documentation project. Respect the effort that goes into keeping it factual, up-to-date, and accessible. Consistency across articles benefits readers. If you're ever unsure how to proceed, consult this guide, look at similar articles, or ask for feedback on the talk page.