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== nUSA Wiki Rules & Guidelines ==
{{RulesAndRegulations}}
 
=== General Rules ===
 
# Sharing '''any''' real-life personal information about group members is '''strictly prohibited''' unless:
## It is relevant to the article.
## The person in question has made the information public.
 
# Inserting baseless allegations of real-life crimes into the Wiki is '''strictly prohibited'''.
 
# Comments on any pages must not:
## Be spam.
## Harass, defame, or abuse any user.
 
# Articles must:
## Be written in a scientific or academic tone.
## Strive to minimize bias.
## Follow formatting guidelines.
 
# Vandalizing pages or knowingly adding false information is '''prohibited'''.
 
# Creating new info boxes is '''prohibited'''.
 
=== Editing Guidelines ===
 
==== General Editing Guidelines ====
 
# The title of every article must be written in '''boldface font''' the first time it appears in the body of the article. This also applies to alternate or secondary names.
*'''Examples:''' [[United States]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], or [[Federal government of the United States|United States Federal Government]].
 
# Articles should be written from the perspective of someone living in this fictional world. Avoid referencing real-life people, events, or organizations unless absolutely necessary.
*'''Examples:'''
** Do not say: ''The United States was founded by George Washington in 1776.''
** Instead, say: ''The United States was founded by Nightgaladeld in 2012.''
 
# When writing about cities within the United States, treat them as actual cities first and Roblox games second.
*'''Example:''' See [[Washington, D.C.]].
 
# Refrain from using profanity unless quoting directly.
 
==== Notability Criteria ====
 
===== General Notability =====
Articles must adhere to notability criteria to maintain quality and relevance.
 
===== Notability of Organizations =====
The following organizations are notable:
 
# Departments, agencies, companies, or government entities that have or had a presence in official nUSA games, such as:
* '''Boulder County, Colorado'''
* '''Ridgeway County, State of Ridgeway'''
* '''Washington, D.C.''' (versions 1 through 4)
* '''Las Vegas, Nevada'''
* '''Los Angeles, California'''
* '''New York, New York'''
 
*'''Examples:''' [[United States Department of Justice|Department of Justice]], United States Secret Service, or Nevada Highway Patrol.
 
# Organizations established by laws passed in Congress, even without a presence in official nUSA games.
*'''Examples:''' Department of Veterans Affairs or United States Intelligence Community.
## These must include a source from the '''Public Law Database'''.
 
# Foreign nations that:
## Fought alongside or against the United States in a war.
**'''Examples:''' Kingdom of Hawaii or the United Kingdom.
## Do not need to exist in real life but must have a documented history with the United States.
**'''Examples:''' Ridgeway, the United Clan of Roblox, or Vortex Security.
 
# Articles for foreign nations must include the owner's name (unless recognized as one of the [[NUSA Wiki Archive:Officially recognized countries|official nations]]).
 
===== Notability of People =====
The following individuals are notable:
 
# All Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States.
# All current and former members of the United States Congress.
# Anyone serving in positions requiring Senate confirmation (e.g., cabinet officials, joint chiefs of staff, federal judges, etc.).
# Elected members of sub-federal offices (e.g., mayors, governors, city council members).
# Individuals requiring confirmation by a city council or state legislature (e.g., police chiefs, district attorneys).
# Anyone who has made a significant and well-documented impact on the group.
 
'''Important:'''
'''Every article about a person must include citations, regardless of their current membership status, to prevent slander.'''

Latest revision as of 23:23, 2 January 2025

Last Updated: Jan 2nd, 2025.

General Rules

  • Sharing any real-life personal information about group members is strictly prohibited unless:
    • It is relevant to the article.
    • The person in question has made the information public.
  • Inserting baseless allegations of real-life crimes into the Wiki is strictly prohibited.
  • Comments on any pages must not:
    • Be spam.
    • Harass, defame, or abuse any user.
  • Articles must:
    • Be written in a scientific or academic tone.
    • Strive to minimize bias.
    • Follow formatting guidelines.
  • Vandalizing pages or knowingly adding false information is prohibited.
  • Creating new info boxes is prohibited.

Editing Guidelines

General Editing Guidelines

  • The title of every article must be written in boldface font the first time it appears in the body of the article. This also applies to alternate or secondary names.
  • Articles should be written from the perspective of someone living in this fictional world. Avoid referencing real-life people, events, or organizations unless absolutely necessary.
    • Examples:
      • Do not say: The United States was founded by George Washington in 1776.
      • Instead, say: The United States was founded by Nightgaladeld in 2012.
  • When writing about cities within the United States, treat them as actual cities first and Roblox games second.
  • Refrain from using profanity unless quoting directly.

Notability Criteria

Notability of Organizations

  • Departments, agencies, companies, or government entities with a presence in official nUSA games, such as:
    • Boulder County, Colorado
    • Ridgeway County, State of Ridgeway
    • Washington, D.C. (versions 1 through 4)
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Los Angeles, California
    • New York, New York
  • Organizations established by laws passed in Congress, even without a presence in official nUSA games.
    • Examples: Department of Veterans Affairs or United States Intelligence Community.
    • These must include a source from the Public Law Database.
  • Foreign nations that:
    • Fought alongside or against the United States in a war.
      • Examples: Kingdom of Hawaii or the United Kingdom.
    • Do not need to exist in real life but must have a documented history with the United States.
      • Examples: Ridgeway, the United Clan of Roblox, or Vortex Security.

Notability of People

  • All Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States.
  • All current and former members of the United States Congress.
  • Anyone serving in positions requiring Senate confirmation (e.g., cabinet officials, joint chiefs of staff, federal judges).
  • Elected members of sub-federal offices (e.g., mayors, governors, city council members).
  • Individuals requiring confirmation by a city council or state legislature (e.g., police chiefs, district attorneys).
  • Anyone who has made a significant and well-documented impact on the group.

Important: Every article about a person must include citations, regardless of their current membership status, to prevent slander.

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