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== Action Menu ==
'''Conflict of Interest (COI)''' refers to an individual’s connection to any significant affiliation they may have with a given project, such as a World, Avatar, Prefab, or Community. '''Conflict of Interest editing (COI editing)''' is when someone closely connected to a project creates a page for that project or makes significant edits to it.
The Action Menu is the primary way to access controls for your avatar and various other quick-access functions. When using an Avatars 3.0 avatar, these controls can be fully customized and can be one of many types. This menu allows you to drive various parameters, informing your avatar on how to react based on how you've set up your animators.


=== Using the Action Menu ===
COI isn’t just a standalone policy but works alongside other important guidelines like [[VRCWiki:Notability|Notability]], [[VRCWiki:Neutral point of view|Neutral Point of View]] (NPOV), or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research No Original Research] (NOR). These policies work together to prevent issues like biased content or undue promotion of a person’s own project. For instance, Notability must be determined by independent sources, not by the person creating the project, which is where the COI policy helps by restricting creators from self-defining their projects’ Notability.
==== Controller ====
To open the Action Menu, hold down the "Menu" button that usually pulls up your Quick Menu. A new menu will pop up—this is the Action Menu. It provides quick access to items like emotes, emojis, avatar features, and more.


Use your joystick to move the cursor. Select items by moving to them and releasing the joystick—similar to "flicking" to the item. You can change the settings to confirm selections with a trigger pull in the Action Menu settings.
While it’s not assumed that someone with a COI will intentionally promote or advertise their project, there’s a greater risk of unintentionally embellishing information, leaving out key facts, or treating the page as if it’s a personal primary source.


==== Desktop ====
== Identifying a Conflict of Interest ==
Press '''R''' to open the Action Menu. You can only open one menu in Desktop mode, and you must click to confirm your choices.


==== Settings ====
You would have a Conflict of Interest if you:
Using the "Bindings" button in the Settings menu, you can change how you pull up the Action Menu. For instance, you can set it to open by clicking the joystick on your controller.
* Created the project.
* Contributed significantly to developing, moderating, or running the project.
* Were the main financial backer of the project (e.g., through a commission).


''Note: The Quest Hand Tracking Beta does not have access to the Action Menu yet. To control your avatar, use a Quick Menu wing instead.''
== COI Policies ==


=== Selection Methods ===
The VRChat Wiki has two main policies regarding COI and COI editing:
==== Flick Select ====
In Flick mode, push the joystick in the direction of the pie slice you want to trigger. Pushing part way shows an indicator of the selection. Pushing all the way triggers the selection.


==== Pick Select ====
# <big>Editors who created or contributed significantly to a project are '''not allowed''' to '''create''' pages for that project.</big>
Pick mode involves pushing the joystick towards the pie slice and confirming the selection with the trigger on the controller (or mouse click on Desktop). The default mode is Flick, except for Vive controllers. You can switch to Pick mode in Action Menu > Settings > Flick enabled setting.
# <big>Editors with a COI are limited to making only [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Minor_edit '''minor edits'''] to pages related to their project.</big>


=== Layout ===
Pages created in violation of these policies may be '''deleted''', and the editor will be notified.
The UI consists of three levels: the Action Menu, the Expression Menu, and the Puppet Menu.


==== Action Menu ====
Editors who repeatedly violate this policy may face further actions, including editing restrictions or removal of their editing rights.
The root menu includes: Gesture Toggle, Config (for the UI), Emojis, Expression Menu, and Close.


==== Expression Menu ====
== Situations That May Not Be Conflicts of Interest ==
This menu can have various widgets, including stages. Entering a stage with puppets switches you to that stage's puppet mode. You can have multiple stages in each expression menu and a menu open in each hand.


==== Widgets ====
Conflict of Interest isn’t always a clear-cut situation. It’s more of a spectrum, where even a slight affiliation can be enough to warrant caution. In cases of doubt, it's better to disclose any potential COI. However, there are many instances where someone with a mild affiliation can still contribute meaningfully.
Widgets include Button, Toggle, and other control types, which can be configured to act in various ways.


==== Puppet Menu ====
One way to gauge your potential COI is by considering how easy it would be to end your involvement with the project. If you could easily walk away without much impact, you likely have a minor COI. But if your involvement is deeply tied to the project’s success or history, '''your COI is more significant'''.
The Puppet Menu allows you to drive various values/parameters for your avatar. When building an Avatars 3.0 avatar, you can map these out. In this mode, you can move the joysticks, touch the Vive touchpad, or use your mouse to control the puppet.


To return to the Expression Menu from a Puppet Menu, pull the trigger with the stick centered.
If you think you have even a slight COI, it’s a good practice to mention it in your edit summary and ensure that your edits follow all guidelines, particularly [[VRCWiki:NPOV|NPOV]].


=== Closing and Saving ===
Here are some examples, from most to least significant:
To close the Action or Expression Menu or any of their folders, choose the Back option at the top of the radial menu. Clicking the joystick (holding down the Vive button or pressing '''R''' on the keyboard) will close the menu but remember your place. Reverse this process to return to where you left off.


=== Puppet Menu Example ===
==== Having a personal relationship with someone affiliated with a project ====
[[File:PuppetMenu.webp|thumb|The Puppet Menu in action]]
This is a tricky one. Relationships can vary from close personal ties to casual online connections (e.g., "mutuals on social media"). Only you can assess the nature of your relationship and whether it would influence your edits. Be extra cautious here.
As you move your joystick/touchpad/mouse in various directions, you drive animation parameters to different values. This setup allows blending between various "moods," such as "happy" and "surprised," or other adjacent moods.


This is one way to use the Puppet Menu. Anything that can be parameterized can be controlled from this menu. There are also toggle buttons and other types of UI elements still in development.
==== Financial support for a project ====
Supporting a project financially can show significant interest, but it doesn’t always mean you have direct involvement. A financial backer might still be independent enough to edit objectively but should still disclose their support. This isn’t always a major COI on its own but should be noted.


You can pull up one menu on either hand (or both simultaneously). By default, you "flick" to select an option. In the Action Menu settings, you can choose to use the Trigger to select an option.
==== Community membership ====
Being part of a project’s community might mean participating in events or discussions, but this involvement is usually less concerning in terms of COI. As long as standard guidelines are followed, community membership usually presents a low COI risk.


To back out after making a selection in the Expressions menu, pull the trigger. Pull the trigger again to return to the main menu.
==== Strong interest in a project ====
Having a passion for a project doesn’t necessarily mean you have a COI. In fact, it’s encouraged! Everyone contributing to the VRChat Wiki does so as a volunteer, and editors often contribute to topics that interest them. Just make sure your edits remain neutral and well-sourced.


=== Accessing the Action Menu ===
== Example Scenario ==
==== Valve Index Controllers ====
* Pull up the Action Menu by clicking the joystick on the corresponding hand.
* Back out of menus (or select an option when "Flick Select" is disabled) with the trigger.


==== Oculus Touch Controllers ====
Let’s consider a hypothetical project called "'''Super Fun World'''":
* Pull up the Action Menu by clicking the joystick on the corresponding hand.
* Back out of menus (or select an option when "Flick Select" is disabled) with the trigger.


==== Vive Wand Controllers ====
* The creator of Super Fun World cannot create a page for the project, but a community member can.
* Pull up the Action Menu by clicking and holding the Menu button at the top of the controller.
* If the community member is also a Patreon supporter of the project, they should disclose this in the edit summary.
* A 3D modeller for Super Fun World notices a typo on the page and corrects it with a minor edit.
* The creator of Super Fun World sees an incorrect event date on the page and fixes it with a minor edit, providing a valid source.
* A dedicated fan of Super Fun World reads a new development blog and uses the information to update the article in a neutral, sourced manner.


==== Other Controllers ====
== Conflict of Interest Noticebox ==
* If there's a joystick, clicking it in should bring up the Action Menu.
* Back out of menus (or select an option when "Flick Select" is disabled) with the trigger.


==== All Controllers ====
If an article contains content primarily written by someone with a '''partial''' Conflict of Interest, it will display the following noticebox:
* Pull up the UI by holding down the Quick Menu button.
{{Noticebox/Conflict of interest}}


==== Desktop Mode ====
This noticebox cannot be used to bypass the two core COI policies. Pages created in violation of these policies are still subject to deletion, even if the noticebox is present.
* Press '''R''' to pull up the Action Menu.
* Move the mouse to select items, and click to confirm selections.
* Click to back out of menus.


=== Debug Menu ===
To add this noticebox to a page, use the following text:
The debug menu in the Action Menu is a powerful tool. It displays the current animator state of your avatar, including parameter values, tracking states, and current motion states. It is useful for debugging.
<nowiki>{{Noticebox/Conflict of interest}}</nowiki>
 
== See also ==
* [[VRCWiki:Guidelines]]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest Wikipedia:Conflict of interest] on Wikipedia
 
[[Category:VRCWiki policies]]

Latest revision as of 20:36, 8 October 2024

Conflict of Interest (COI) refers to an individual’s connection to any significant affiliation they may have with a given project, such as a World, Avatar, Prefab, or Community. Conflict of Interest editing (COI editing) is when someone closely connected to a project creates a page for that project or makes significant edits to it.

COI isn’t just a standalone policy but works alongside other important guidelines like Notability, Neutral Point of View (NPOV), or No Original Research (NOR). These policies work together to prevent issues like biased content or undue promotion of a person’s own project. For instance, Notability must be determined by independent sources, not by the person creating the project, which is where the COI policy helps by restricting creators from self-defining their projects’ Notability.

While it’s not assumed that someone with a COI will intentionally promote or advertise their project, there’s a greater risk of unintentionally embellishing information, leaving out key facts, or treating the page as if it’s a personal primary source.

Identifying a Conflict of Interest

You would have a Conflict of Interest if you:

  • Created the project.
  • Contributed significantly to developing, moderating, or running the project.
  • Were the main financial backer of the project (e.g., through a commission).

COI Policies

The VRChat Wiki has two main policies regarding COI and COI editing:

  1. Editors who created or contributed significantly to a project are not allowed to create pages for that project.
  2. Editors with a COI are limited to making only minor edits to pages related to their project.

Pages created in violation of these policies may be deleted, and the editor will be notified.

Editors who repeatedly violate this policy may face further actions, including editing restrictions or removal of their editing rights.

Situations That May Not Be Conflicts of Interest

Conflict of Interest isn’t always a clear-cut situation. It’s more of a spectrum, where even a slight affiliation can be enough to warrant caution. In cases of doubt, it's better to disclose any potential COI. However, there are many instances where someone with a mild affiliation can still contribute meaningfully.

One way to gauge your potential COI is by considering how easy it would be to end your involvement with the project. If you could easily walk away without much impact, you likely have a minor COI. But if your involvement is deeply tied to the project’s success or history, your COI is more significant.

If you think you have even a slight COI, it’s a good practice to mention it in your edit summary and ensure that your edits follow all guidelines, particularly NPOV.

Here are some examples, from most to least significant:

Having a personal relationship with someone affiliated with a project

This is a tricky one. Relationships can vary from close personal ties to casual online connections (e.g., "mutuals on social media"). Only you can assess the nature of your relationship and whether it would influence your edits. Be extra cautious here.

Financial support for a project

Supporting a project financially can show significant interest, but it doesn’t always mean you have direct involvement. A financial backer might still be independent enough to edit objectively but should still disclose their support. This isn’t always a major COI on its own but should be noted.

Community membership

Being part of a project’s community might mean participating in events or discussions, but this involvement is usually less concerning in terms of COI. As long as standard guidelines are followed, community membership usually presents a low COI risk.

Strong interest in a project

Having a passion for a project doesn’t necessarily mean you have a COI. In fact, it’s encouraged! Everyone contributing to the VRChat Wiki does so as a volunteer, and editors often contribute to topics that interest them. Just make sure your edits remain neutral and well-sourced.

Example Scenario

Let’s consider a hypothetical project called "Super Fun World":

  • The creator of Super Fun World cannot create a page for the project, but a community member can.
  • If the community member is also a Patreon supporter of the project, they should disclose this in the edit summary.
  • A 3D modeller for Super Fun World notices a typo on the page and corrects it with a minor edit.
  • The creator of Super Fun World sees an incorrect event date on the page and fixes it with a minor edit, providing a valid source.
  • A dedicated fan of Super Fun World reads a new development blog and uses the information to update the article in a neutral, sourced manner.

Conflict of Interest Noticebox

If an article contains content primarily written by someone with a partial Conflict of Interest, it will display the following noticebox:

UserpageCOI.svg
V · EConflict of interest
This page was written by an involved party in violation of the Conflict of interest policy, and may be subject to removal. Once this page has enough edits from varying parties, this notice may be removed.

Consider editing this page.

This noticebox cannot be used to bypass the two core COI policies. Pages created in violation of these policies are still subject to deletion, even if the noticebox is present.

To add this noticebox to a page, use the following text: {{Noticebox/Conflict of interest}}

See also

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