VRCWiki:Notability - Revision history

Usr 2c0d9735-9342-4db3-9c48-5eb152581b08: Add English Original Rules

2025-10-27T23:42:10Z

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Usr c0fd3826-5fbd-465b-869b-142f974af714: Added policy navbox & translation variable to category.

2025-08-19T02:06:48Z

Added policy navbox & translation variable to category.

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	By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.		By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.
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Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: Proofreading; interlinked List of worlds created by VRChat.

2025-05-26T00:56:26Z

Proofreading; interlinked List of worlds created by VRChat.

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the ~~wiki~~. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this ~~wiki~~ as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the Wiki. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this Wiki as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.

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	This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list		This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list.
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	* Official VRChat worlds.		* [[List of worlds created by VRChat\|Official VRChat worlds]].
	* Worlds featured by VRChat (Spotlight and special event categories such as VKet and Jams).		* Worlds featured by VRChat (Spotlight and special event categories such as VKet and Jams).

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	* World that have had notable independent external coverage by reliable sources, such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Treehouse in the Shade\|Treehouse in the Shade]].		* World that have had notable independent external coverage by reliable sources, such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Treehouse in the Shade\|Treehouse in the Shade]].
	* Worlds that meet all of the following criteria:		* Worlds that meet all of the following statistical criteria:
	** Worlds that have made it out of Community Labs AND		** Worlds that have made it out of Community Labs AND
	** ~~have~~ at least 10,000 visits or 1,000 favorites.		** Have at least 10,000 visits or 1,000 favorites.
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	* Official VRChat avatars		* Official VRChat avatars
	* Avatars part of the [[Public Avatars\|Public Avatar Row]]		* Avatars part of the [[Public Avatars\|Public Avatar Row]]
	* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat		* Avatars, otherwise featured by VRChat
	* Notable avatars made by the community		* Notable avatars made by the community

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	For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.		For a newly created Avatar page, it should be obvious or made obvious, that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.
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	* A subject should have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.		* A subject should have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.
	* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.		* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.
	* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral ~~point~~ of ~~view~~]] (NPOV).		* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral Point of View]] (NPOV).
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Usr 2c0d9735-9342-4db3-9c48-5eb152581b08: Marked this version for translation

2025-02-01T21:12:31Z

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the wiki. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this wiki as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the wiki. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this wiki as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.

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	Notability on the VRChat Wiki determines whether a subject merits its own article. Notability is a key principle to ensure that the content on the VRChat Wiki remains verifiable, relevant, and significant within the VRChat community.		Notability on the VRChat Wiki determines whether a subject merits its own article. Notability is a key principle to ensure that the content on the VRChat Wiki remains verifiable, relevant, and significant within the VRChat community.

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	This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list		This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list
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	== Notability criteria for worlds ==		== Notability criteria for worlds ==
	A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:		A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:

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	* Official VRChat worlds.		* Official VRChat worlds.
	* Worlds featured by VRChat (Spotlight and special event categories such as VKet and Jams).		* Worlds featured by VRChat (Spotlight and special event categories such as VKet and Jams).

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	A VRChat world is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Community Namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:		A VRChat world is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Community Namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:

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	* World that have had notable independent external coverage by reliable sources, such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Treehouse in the Shade\|Treehouse in the Shade]].		* World that have had notable independent external coverage by reliable sources, such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Community:Treehouse in the Shade\|Treehouse in the Shade]].
	* Worlds that meet all of the following criteria:		* Worlds that meet all of the following criteria:
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	=== Exclusions ===		=== Exclusions ===
	The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:		The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:

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	* Worlds which violate VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.		* Worlds which violate VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
	* Worlds that prominently or excessively feature the following concepts. The consistency in which these exclusions apply will vary based on context. If unsure, always refer to VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.		* Worlds that prominently or excessively feature the following concepts. The consistency in which these exclusions apply will vary based on context. If unsure, always refer to VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
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	==Notability criteria for avatars==		==Notability criteria for avatars== <!--T:10-->

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	Avatar pages should only be created for the following types of avatars:		Avatar pages should only be created for the following types of avatars:
	* Official VRChat avatars		* Official VRChat avatars
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	* Notable avatars made by the community		* Notable avatars made by the community

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	For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.		For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.
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	== General notability guidelines ==		== General notability guidelines ==
	For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:		For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:

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	* A subject should have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.		* A subject should have received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject.
	* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.		* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.
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	== Content quality ==		== Content quality ==
	All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.		All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.

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	By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.		By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.
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	[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]		[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]

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	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the wiki. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this wiki as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability Notability] is the concept of how to determine what kinds of content is worth including in the wiki. While there are already rule governing the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Guidelines#Type_of_permitted_content\|types of content permitted]] on this wiki as a whole, notability guidelines apply within those categories to govern specific pages and their inclusion.

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	This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list		This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list
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	== Notability criteria for worlds ==		== Notability criteria for worlds ==
	A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:		A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:
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	** Worlds that have made it out of Community Labs AND		** Worlds that have made it out of Community Labs AND
	** have at least 10,000 visits or 1,000 favorites.		** have at least 10,000 visits or 1,000 favorites.
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	=== Exclusions ===		=== Exclusions ===
	The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:		The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:
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	** Hateful and offensive content		** Hateful and offensive content
	** Drug use		** Drug use
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	==Notability criteria for avatars==		==Notability criteria for avatars==

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	For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.		For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.
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	== General notability guidelines ==		== General notability guidelines ==
	For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:		For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:
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	* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.		* The coverage should be more than trivial or incidental. It should provide meaningful insight into the subject.
	* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral point of view]] (NPOV).		* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral point of view]] (NPOV).
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	== Content quality ==		== Content quality ==
	All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.		All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.

	By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.		By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that the VRChat Wiki remains a reliable and valuable resource for the VRChat community.
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	[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]		[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]

Usr 8ee44c1a-f905-4e08-bb61-e1cd34e09fc0: /* Notability criteria for avatars */ Included proper lowercasing.

2024-12-19T00:43:10Z

Notability criteria for avatars: Included proper lowercasing.

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	* Avatars part of the [[Public Avatars\|Public Avatar Row]]		* Avatars part of the [[Public Avatars\|Public Avatar Row]]
	* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat		* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat
	* Notable ~~Avatars~~ made by the ~~Community~~		* Notable avatars made by the community

	For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.		For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.

Usr 7d3dca04-5671-4738-a277-04fad9b586e4: Fix section titles capitalization

2024-10-04T23:48:31Z

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	This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list		This is not a guarantee that a topic will necessarily be handled as a separate, stand-alone page. Editors may use their discretion to merge or group two or more related topics into a single article. These guidelines only outline how suitable a topic is for its own article or list. They do not limit the content of an article or list

	== Notability ~~Criteria~~ for ~~Worlds~~ ==		== Notability criteria for worlds ==
	A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:		A VRChat World is considered notable enough to warrant an article in the Main namespace if it meets one of the following criteria:

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	** Drug use		** Drug use

	==Notability ~~Criteria~~ for ~~Avatars~~==		==Notability criteria for avatars==

	Avatar pages should only be created for the following types of avatars:		Avatar pages should only be created for the following types of avatars:
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	For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.		For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.

	== General ~~Notability Guidelines~~ ==		== General notability guidelines ==
	For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:		For other types of content and subjects, the following guidelines apply to determine notability:

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	* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral point of view]] (NPOV).		* Content should be verifiable and should maintain a [[Special:MyLanguage/VRCWiki:Neutral point of view\|Neutral point of view]] (NPOV).

	== Content ~~Quality~~ ==		== Content quality ==
	All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.		All content must be verifiable if possible and contributors should use common sense. Avoid advertising and use neutral language. The goal is to inform, not to promote.

Usr e74229dd-6843-478e-be25-654453129010: edit to the wording of world notability exclusions

2024-09-07T22:00:32Z

edit to the wording of world notability exclusions

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	The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:		The following types of worlds are not allowed on the VRChat Wiki, even if they meet the above criteria:

	* Worlds which violate VRChat's Terms of Service		* Worlds which violate VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
	* Worlds ~~tagged with any of~~ the following ~~Content Warning Labels:~~		* Worlds that prominently or excessively feature the following concepts. The consistency in which these exclusions apply will vary based on context. If unsure, always refer to VRChat's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
	** ~~Sexually Suggestive.~~		** Sexual content and nudity
	** ~~Adult language~~ and ~~themes.~~		** Hateful and offensive content
			** Drug use

	==Notability Criteria for Avatars==		==Notability Criteria for Avatars==

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cont.

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	* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat		* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat
	* Notable Avatars made by the Community		* Notable Avatars made by the Community

			For a newly created Avatar page it should be obvious or made obvious that such Avatar or Avatar Type is notable enough. Therefore it is advised to create a [[VRCWiki:How to Contribute#Discussion Page\|Discussion page]] right after a new Avatar page has been created with a note as for why the page was made. This helps to evaluate notability. Pages where this cannot be easily ascertained with may be deleted.

	== General Notability Guidelines ==		== General Notability Guidelines ==

Usr 6909a532-22e9-49f7-81e3-e964fe7dc00a: Avatar Notability guidelines

2024-09-07T21:33:24Z

Avatar Notability guidelines

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	==Notability Criteria for Avatars==		==Notability Criteria for Avatars==

	At the ~~moment,~~ the VRChat ~~Wiki does not have notability guidelines for~~ Avatars.		Avatar pages should only be created for the following types of avatars:
			* Official VRChat avatars
			* Avatars part of the [[Public Avatars\|Public Avatar Row]]
			* Avatars otherwise featured by VRChat
			* Notable Avatars made by the Community

	== General Notability Guidelines ==		== General Notability Guidelines ==