Hey folks,
I've been going around and clearing out some pages that were ported over and are not up to the standards of the wiki, Now, these pages are all by pretty much one person who seems to be inactive, but I wanted to talk about it so it doesn't look like I'm just. Deleting the entire wiki. There are also a few things I wanted to touch on for anyone new that wants to create here!
1: If I ever, and I mean ever, delete an article you would like to work on, or one you're currently working on or have worked on, please drop me a talk page message! We can talk it out about restoration and making the page better. you can also hit up @Rooroom48 or @Arcaneous about the page. Unfortunately, we don't have a hive mind, but they can still help you out!
2: Some of these pages are being salvaged for adoption! If you would like to help the wiki out, or aren't sure where to start for your own content, these can be a great jumping-off point. Just make sure you take a peek at our content policy: most of these need a rewrite overhaul for a reason.
3: Seeing these articles, I just want to do a refresher on the willing suspension of disbelief. When you are writing or adopting an article, try to keep it within the realms of possibility. With battles especially, I'm noticing that the number of troops is ranging in the high hundreds of thousands for small areas. Take effects of radiation on fertility into account for this type of situation. It doesn't have to be perfectly realistic, but you shouldn't have militaries the size of those belonging to world superpowers today.
4: Keep in mind what does and does not belong in the Fallout universe. You may not put real-life Fords, Smith and Wessons, and Boeings on the wiki. You may, however, create your own version of these objects with the approval of an administrator or content mod. Approval is needed because, for example, a lot of articles have been written where gigantic militaries in the middle of bum-fuck nowhere are armed to the teeth with Trademarked tanks, flamers, etc. This kinda ties into the above and is just a courtesy that will keep this fanfiction wiki a cut above the rest.
5: Try not to take up entire states. If you do have a state-wide or country-wide faction, do not gaslight girlboss gatekeep others from the region by saying it is the only faction there, or that it will fight all other factions in the region. If you do have one large faction like this, try to keep from having another large faction in the same area, as it may take away the ability from someone else to create there.
TL;DR:
Do your research when creating, reach out to a rights-holder if you need help, and be mindful and courteous to other creators here <3