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In the event that a '''new installment of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is announced''', a large amount of information will need to be added to SmashWiki. While information should be added to SmashWiki as required, editors need to stay vigilant, ensuring that any new information they add to SmashWiki concerning unreleased games comes from reliable sources. | In the event that a '''new installment of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series is announced''', a large amount of information will need to be added to SmashWiki. While information should be added to SmashWiki as required, editors need to stay vigilant, ensuring that any new information they add to SmashWiki concerning unreleased games comes from reliable sources. | ||
All content claimed for new titles should be referenced by an official site or publication, whether run by [[Nintendo]], a developer such as [[Masahiro Sakurai]], or a similar party that has direct ties to the development of the game. Social media posts, such as on [[Facebook]] or Twitter, may be acceptable if they are directly posted by developers. Note that in all the aforementioned cases, the page itself must still be accessible to users; images of reportedly deleted images, messages, or posts are not considered reliable sources, as they can be [[:File:FakeTweet.png|easily faked]]. | All content claimed for new titles should be referenced by an official site or publication, whether run by [[Nintendo]], a developer such as [[Masahiro Sakurai]], or a similar party that has direct ties to the development of the game. Social media posts, such as on [[Facebook]] or Twitter, may be acceptable if they are directly posted by developers. Note that in all the aforementioned cases, the page itself must still be accessible to users; images of reportedly deleted images, messages, or posts are not considered reliable sources, as they can be [[:File:FakeTweet.png|easily faked]]. | ||
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If an editor uploads information from an unreliable source or adds speculation to articles, remember to always [[SW:AGF|assume good faith]], and try to inform the user of why their source may be unreliable. | If an editor uploads information from an unreliable source or adds speculation to articles, remember to always [[SW:AGF|assume good faith]], and try to inform the user of why their source may be unreliable. | ||
As the release of a game or DLC package approaches, it becomes more likely that it is leaked and its contents datamined. As [[SmashWiki is not spoiler-safe]], we will document such information once its veracity has been established. However, while we will ''report'' on such content, we will not ''host'' such content, nor will we ''publicize'' it. For example, suppose a datamine reveals a previously-unknown playable character. We will have a page on the character, and integrate them into the wiki as usual with textual information, screenshots, and links to videos (ideally, all with sufficient proof). But we will not upload any of their in-game assets such as artwork or head icons, or report on their discovery in the main page news, until such has been officially revealed or released. | |||
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