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Also check out and join us in building a comprehensive resource by contributing other emulation related pages such as [[Game engine recreations and source ports|game engine recreations and source ports]], [[Homebrew and ROM hacks|homebrew and ROM hacks]], [[List_of_notable_ports|list of notable ports]], [[Legal status and history of emulation|legal status and history of emulation]], [[Official emulators|official emulators]], [[Emulation boxes|emulation boxes]], [[Preservation_projects#Revival_Projects|revival projects]], and [[Main_Page|much more]]...

Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to '''prevent vandalism''' and edit warring. In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki.<br>

;Compatibility & Accessibility

To ensure compatibility, accessibility and reliability with older systems and retro web browsers (and [[Preservation_projects#Proxy_projects_for_retro_web_browsing|related proxy projects]]), please avoid (as much as possible) using redirection links and other elements on pages that rely on JavaScript. Opt for non-JavaScript alternatives whenever possible, as JavaScript can cause issues with legacy systems/retro web browsers and the Wayback Machine (web.archive.org).<br>

;Mindfulness

~~'''You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording''' when editing Emugen Wiki. However, to~~ protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.

To protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.

This public exposure could '''potentially''' attract unwanted legal attention and jeopardize their projects. The last thing we (the Wiki users and contributors) want is for these projects to be taken down. Thank you, see [[Legal Status of Emulation]] page for more information.

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This is for a variety of reasons, some of which are links connected to or committing copyright infringement (such as violating the GNU GPL license).

;Censorship and restriction

'''You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording''' when editing Emugen Wiki.<br/>

Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to '''prevent vandalism''' and edit warring. In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki. In addition to obvious vandalism (spam, blanking, nonsense edits), attempts to force ideological changes (such as systematically censoring ("sanitizing") language or removing factual but controversial information) can be treated as disruptive editing or edit warring by other wiki users. Such edits are typically reverted ("undone") by the community. Always aim to discuss contentious changes on the talk page first rather than repeatedly forcing them. The wiki users typically appreciate direct language without forced self-censorship, and edits should remain encyclopedic and verifiable, not vehicles for personal agendas. This keeps the wiki's existing anti-self-censorship stance, which avoids bias and reduces the dilemma: reversions aren't "censoring" the revert; they're enforcing stability and information.

;Sandboxing

:See [[Help:Sandbox]] and [[Template:Sandbox]]

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 Also check out and join us in building a comprehensive resource by contributing other emulation related pages such as [[Game engine recreations and source ports|game engine recreations and source ports]], [[Homebrew and ROM hacks|homebrew and ROM hacks]], [[List_of_notable_ports|list of notable ports]], [[Legal status and history of emulation|legal status and history of emulation]], [[Official emulators|official emulators]], [[Emulation boxes|emulation boxes]], [[Preservation_projects#Revival_Projects|revival projects]], and [[Main_Page|much more]]...
-Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to '''prevent vandalism''' and edit warring.  In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki.<br>
 ;Compatibility & Accessibility
 To ensure compatibility, accessibility and reliability with older systems and retro web browsers (and [[Preservation_projects#Proxy_projects_for_retro_web_browsing|related proxy projects]]), please avoid (as much as possible) using redirection links and other elements on pages that rely on JavaScript. Opt for non-JavaScript alternatives whenever possible, as JavaScript can cause issues with legacy systems/retro web browsers and the Wayback Machine (web.archive.org).<br>
 ;Mindfulness
-'''You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording''' when editing Emugen Wiki. However, to protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.
+To protect emulator projects, '''please avoid''' sharing the {{SITENAME}} pages directly on their official websites, discord servers and other services.
 This public exposure could '''potentially''' attract unwanted legal attention and jeopardize their projects. The last thing we (the Wiki users and contributors) want is for these projects to be taken down. Thank you, see [[Legal Status of Emulation]] page for more information.
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 This is for a variety of reasons, some of which are links connected to or committing copyright infringement (such as violating the GNU GPL license).
+;Censorship and restriction
+'''You don't need to self-censor for neutral wording''' when editing Emugen Wiki.<br/>
+Keep in mind that [[Special:ProtectedPages|some pages]] on {{SITENAME}} (such as the [[Main Page|front page]]) are restricted to only edits by autoconfirmed users to '''prevent vandalism''' and edit warring.  In order to become autoconfirmed on {{SITENAME}}, you must have an account that is at '''least 2 weeks old''' and that has made at '''least 20 edits''' to the wiki. In addition to obvious vandalism (spam, blanking, nonsense edits), attempts to force ideological changes (such as systematically censoring ("sanitizing") language or removing factual but controversial information) can be treated as disruptive editing or edit warring by other wiki users. Such edits are typically reverted ("undone") by the community. Always aim to discuss contentious changes on the talk page first rather than repeatedly forcing them. The wiki users typically appreciate direct language without forced self-censorship, and edits should remain encyclopedic and verifiable, not vehicles for personal agendas. This keeps the wiki's existing anti-self-censorship stance, which avoids bias and reduces the dilemma: reversions aren't "censoring" the revert; they're enforcing stability and information.
 ;Sandboxing
 :See [[Help:Sandbox]] and [[Template:Sandbox]]