Ed, Edd n Eddy Fanon Wiki:Article Comments

Article comments have replaced the old method of talking about an article on its Discussion page. Now, whenever you want to say something about a particular article or read what others are saying, you can do so at the bottom of the article itself – you no longer have to go to a separate page. To join or start the discussion, just type your comment in the box at the bottom of the page, click the "Post comment" button, and you're done!

Rules and Guidelines for Comments
The following is a list of rules and guidelines you should read before you post comments.

1) No spam or vandalism.

2) No profanity or foul language.

3) You should only comment if you have something to add to the discussion. Make sure you're discussing the topic that the article is about, and make sure your comment is in the right article. Avoid one-word comments such as "Cool" or "Awesome", and text phrases such as "Lol" or "Rofl." Comments should be at the very least two to three words in length, preferably more than that. Also, please do not go off on tangents. There have been several occasions where users start talking about something unrelated to the article, which prolongs for a long time, comment after comment. If you want to do this with another user, take it to their talk page and keep it off the comments section.

4) Be conscious of your grammar. If you use proper grammar in your comments, it will be easier for the other editors to read and understand. While a few accidental typos are not a big deal, you are expected to have a decent understanding of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and whatnot if you wish to comment. Too often, comments are littered with numerous grammatical errors and are difficult to read. See this helpful guide for suggestions on grammar improvement.

5) Don't have caps lock on when you type your comments. If the words in your comments are written all in capital letters, they will be either edited or deleted by an Administrator.

6) Be kind and polite. If another commenter provides an alternative viewpoint on a topic, don't lash out at them, rather give constructive criticism or just state that you respectfully disagree. If you wish to add a little humor, you can, just as long as you know not to say anything useless or anything that could be seen offensively to other users.

7) One or two exclamation points are enough. Some people mistakenly think that adding more than one exclamation mark at the end of their comment or having caps lock on somehow increases their emphasis, which it doesn't. If your comment contains more than five exclamation points, it will be edited by an Administrator.

8) Don't restate the obvious. For example, if you are on the "Eddy" page and type "Eddy has three hairs" in the comment section, this would be restating the obvious. Don't do this, as it doesn't add any usefulness to the discussion and only informs users of what they already know. Comments like these are subject to deletion.

9) Don't spread rumors. Lately, there have been many comments spreading rumors about where the characters were born, all of which were given without proof or reasoning. The point is, if you don't know if your statement is true and you know it's a rumor and will only stir up trouble, then don't add it. If you are going to make some kind of a statement detailing what you think of something that may not be true, say "I think" before you type the comment, and preferably don't type them at all.

10) Don't post perverted comments. Honestly, if you have a perverted mind, keep it to yourself and away from the comment section. Keep in mind that this is a website based on the fanfiction related to a children's cartoon. As a matter of fact, get off this website.

11) Don't post multiple comments pretending to have a conversation with other users. Anyone can tell if your comments are from the same user by the recent changes page or your contribution list. Just because you are anonymous doesn't mean you can ago around and fool people into thinking that you are two different people. You aren't truly anonymous. Every Anonymous user is assigned a unique I.P. address which sets them apart from other users so don't think you can get away with pretending to have a conversation with yourself.

12) Don't mock, bait, taunt, or impersonate the Administrators. Administrators of the Wiki spend a lot of their time maintaining the Wiki and the last thing you should do is try to downplay them. If you disagree with an Administrator, do not mock or lash out at them, instead provide constructive criticism or respectfully disagree. Administrators will do what they can to rectify the problem you may inform them of, but they will not take action if you lash out at them or mock them in some way.

Keep in mind that this Wiki's Administrators have the ability to edit or delete your comments if they contain spam, vandalism, or excessive foul language. Following these rules will help you become a better commenter and give you more credibility and respect.