F&NI Thread Requirements! [PLEASE READ]

[Kyrusia]

Clarified Thread Requirements for F&NI

Though this is already posted in the Welcome Thread, given such a clarification on standing policy, an announcement for the board has been made to bring players up to date and ensure they are informed.

Over the years, Factbooks & National Information has struggled with finding a comfortable balance between being an open place for factbooking and worldbuilding discussion, and having topics which actually promote qualitative and substantial discussion. In an effort to help promote discussion and restrict spam, Moderation has defined the following as requirements threads must meet in F&NI, or they risk being locked as insufficient. Before you create a thread, please review the requirements below and be certain that your thread - regardless of its form - meets these requirements.

1. Threads must begin with a substantive opening post.

"Works-in-progress" are permitted, but must contain substantial information on their own. Do not open a thread with an OP that simply states "Work-in-progress" or similar. Do not open a thread that is simply a survey, questionnaire, or resource registry with no explanation. Do not open a "Your Nation"/"Your Leader"/other discussion topic without substantial information to actually promote discussion - that includes opening posts that amount to "see title."


INCORRECT ✗

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What are popular fashions in your nation?




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Climate and culture plays a significant role in a nation's fashion and customary clothing. A nation closer to the Arctic Circle will adopt fashion and clothing customs different from one which sits upon the Equator. What are popular or customary fashions in your nation?

In Examplestan, due to its arid and semi-arid environment, clothing is often billowing, loose-fitting, and of light colors such as white or beige. Both men and women customarily wear robes, kaftans, or similar attire, often with an undershirt and other under-attire to provide layers for easy flow of air; similarly, the fabric itself is often manufactured with comfort in mind, combined with a mind toward serving as a defense against the dust and grit common to desert climates. As noted, white, beige, and other muted tones are common, but during the annual Examplestani Festival of Extravagance, this more modest selection is discarded in favor of one which embraces purples, violets, deep reds, sooty browns, and golden yellows - said to be in celebration of the sun and its rising and setting.




INCORRECT ✗

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Your Leader's Name:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Image:
Parents:
Etc.




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While every person has a role to play in their nation, some roles are more important than others. Each nation has a leader (or leaders) - someone who, above the others, either due to military force or popular mandate, has the power to impact each and every person; in many cases, they also have significant power abroad, as well. This thread is meant to act as a repository for national leaders and other characters of significant importance from your nation. Please fill out the profile below and it will be added to the list in the OP.

Name:
Date of Birth:
Date of Death (If Applicable):
Gender:
Physical Description:
Image Link (If Applicable):
Parents & Siblings:
Biography:
Etc.



2. Discussion threads must cover a topic which otherwise has a substantial likelihood of promoting discussion, and not simply invite spam or "drive-by posting."

Not every tiny detail - from light bulb wattage to whether salt or pepper is preferred - needs a thread; expand upon your initial idea to include broader points of related discussion and/or otherwise ensure that enough information can be provided as for discussion to grow. (Such as "domestic and neighborhood infrastructure" or "herbs, spices, and cultural cuisine.") If you cannot do this, do not open a thread, as it will be locked; instead, look for another thread that fits your desired topic - which is a good recommendation to do in general - or post the topical question/survey in the Miscellaneous Worldbuilding Thread. Non-discussion threads (such as factbooks, embassies, news threads, etc.) must otherwise stand on their own merits with respect to the context of their purpose(s) and otherwise be of appreciable substance. Threads otherwise lacking content will be locked.



As to "Rule #2": We're not looking for "it has to be x-words long" or it has to be "of such and such" quality (excusing obvious spam, of course); what we are looking for is that topics that are presented are actually beginning with a substantial OP, and the topics in question actually have room to grow for discussion.



INCORRECT ✗

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"Light Bulb Wattage in Your Nation"
"Your Leaders' Favorite Color"
"Boxers or Briefs?"
"Images of Important People in Your Nation"
"Capital City Pics"
"Name Your Capital"
"Should I Change My Flag?"




CORRECT ✓

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"Civil Rights & Liberties in Your Nation"
"Cuisine of Your Culture: Compare and Contrast"
"Biography: Your Leaders and Important Figures"
"The Center of Governance: A Profile of Your Capital City"
"Flags and Banners: Explanations, Meaning, and Imagery"
"Important Ideologies in Your Nation: Good, Bad, and Definitions"
"Foolish Laws: Mistakes Still on the Books"



3. Threads must otherwise adhere to the rules and otherwise not promote spam, baiting, trolling, or other actionable behaviors.

Please do not give us reason to lock your thread. General leniency will be provided in the coming week as the board acclimates to this adjustment of policy. Where possible, players will generally be given an opportunity to expand their topic first, if Moderation feels such is warranted in the specific context of any given thread. It is strongly advised, however, that you do not make a Moderator dropping into your thread be required at all by simply reading these requirements and ensuring your thread adheres to such.

As always, pure spam, not topical, or insubstantial threads will be locked.