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At its core, NPOV dictates that editors on SmashWiki must attempt their best to '''describe disputes, but not engage in them'''. While editors may have their own points of view on a topic or subject, users should strive for good faith in providing accurate, complete information, and should not attempt to actively promote one point of view over another. | At its core, NPOV dictates that editors on SmashWiki must attempt their best to '''describe disputes, but not engage in them'''. While editors may have their own points of view on a topic or subject, users should strive for good faith in providing accurate, complete information, and should not attempt to actively promote one point of view over another. | ||
Outlined below are some general rules to help avoid bias: | |||
*'''Avoid stating opinions as facts'''. While the ''Smash'' community or editors may have a collective opinion on a certain topics, these opinions should not be stated in SmashWiki's voice. Rather, attribution of a particular source, or being described as a widespread should be used, alongside other such actions. For example, on [[Kirby (SSBM)]], editors should not state that "Kirby is the worst character in ''Melee''", but it may state that "Kirby is widely considered one of the worst characters in the game due to his poor approach, combo ability, and KO ability, among other factors." | *'''Avoid stating opinions as facts'''. While the ''Smash'' community or editors may have a collective opinion on a certain topics, these opinions should not be stated in SmashWiki's voice. Rather, attribution of a particular source, or being described as a widespread should be used, alongside other such actions. For example, on [[Kirby (SSBM)]], editors should not state that "Kirby is the worst character in ''Melee''", but it may state that "Kirby is widely considered one of the worst characters in the game due to his poor approach, combo ability, and KO ability, among other factors." | ||
*'''Avoid stating contested assertions as facts'''. If a number of different viewpoints exist on an issue, treat each of these as dissenting opinions, and do not present them as facts. For instance, {{SSB4|Roy}}'s true tournament viability has been heavily contested, and as a result, both viewpoints should be treated as dissenting opinions, with neither side being presented as the "truth"; compare this with {{SSBM|Fox}}, whose true tournament viability is well-established in the current ''Melee'' metagame. | *'''Avoid stating contested assertions as facts'''. If a number of different viewpoints exist on an issue, treat each of these as dissenting opinions, and do not present them as facts. For instance, {{SSB4|Roy}}'s true tournament viability has been heavily contested, and as a result, both viewpoints should be treated as dissenting opinions, with neither side being presented as the "truth"; compare this with {{SSBM|Fox}}, whose true tournament viability is well-established in the current ''Melee'' metagame. | ||