Robot Wars Wiki:Interacting with roboteers


 * 1) Identifying roboteers. The "welcome" template will automatically welcome a roboteer, but they may not necessarily respond. If you believe a user is a roboteer, please send a polite request for identification.


 * 1) No “fansplaining”. The Roboteer knows more about their robot than you do, so don't contradict what they say if we are satisfied with their identity. Ask for references or clarification where necessary. Even if a roboteer's claim is factually incorrect, such as an erroneous order of which robots they fought in a series, provide evidence of contradiction politely if it is a critical point (such as an edit war) or keep it to yourself (for example, if it is just in conversation).


 * 1) Be patient. The Roboteer may have never used a Wiki before, and we shouldn’t expect them to learn. It is entirely possible that edits will be unformatted, raw text written outside the requirements of the Style Guide. Politely edit, format and cull where appropriate, and encourage them to use talk pages if they want to have discussions.


 * 1) Breaches are serious. Because the Wiki seeks a positive reputation, breaches of this policy can have serious ramifications and so therefore the penalties are stiffer as a deterrent. Breach of this policy is ground for an instant ban, with no warning. This is because admin’s often need to denounce a user’s actions so that they do not associate them with the rest of the Wiki. Please ensure you are especially careful to follow this policy.


 * 1) Conflicts. If a conflict arises because a roboteer is unsatisfied with the Wiki, please contact an admin as soon as possible. The admin team will take responsibility for explaining Wiki policy to the roboteer and will arrange amendments to the policy if such steps become necessary.