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PW as an encyclopedia is written with a skeptical mindset which does not tolerate unverifiable psuedoscientific misinformation represented as factual content. This primarily | PW as an encyclopedia is written with a skeptical mindset which does not tolerate unverifiable psuedoscientific misinformation represented as factual content. This primarily means mysticism and metaphysical speculation when used in the context of explaining that which be otherwise be described through rational, evidence based, naturalistic and scientific explanations. | ||
====Opinion==== | ====Opinion==== | ||
:''Main article: [[PsychonautWiki:Neutral Point of View|Neutral Point of View]]'' | :''Main article: [[PsychonautWiki:Neutral Point of View|Neutral Point of View]]'' | ||
This wiki should be written from a neutral point of view. That means it should include facts and technical descriptions which are free from metaphor, not personal or collective opinions. For example, please do not write statements such as "I personally think" or "some people think" on articles. | This wiki should be written from a neutral point of view. That means it should include facts and technical descriptions which are free from metaphor, not personal or collective opinions. For example, please do not write statements such as "I personally think" or "some people think" on articles. | ||
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==General Guidelines== | ==General Guidelines== | ||
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*[[Special:RecentChanges|Recent changes]] | |||
*[[PsychonautWiki:Change Log|Change Log]] | |||
*[[PsychonautWiki:To do list|To-do list]] |
Revision as of 05:26, 16 July 2014
This page specifies the community standards, rules and guidelines related to the organization, maintenance, and creation of PsychonautWiki content.
PsychonautWiki policies and guidelines are developed by the community to describe best practice, clarify principles, resolve conflicts, and otherwise further our goal of creating a free, reliable encyclopedia.
What should be on this wiki
This wiki contains unbiased information regarding psychonautics (the exploration of consciousness), including comprehensive documentation on the techniques and tools necessary for experiencing the variety of subjective effects found within this field along side of the scientific explanations behind them.
For more information on the type of content we cover please see our Site map.
For details on how pages should be formatted, see the Manual of Style.
What should not be on this wiki
Psuedoscience
PW as an encyclopedia is written with a skeptical mindset which does not tolerate unverifiable psuedoscientific misinformation represented as factual content. This primarily means mysticism and metaphysical speculation when used in the context of explaining that which be otherwise be described through rational, evidence based, naturalistic and scientific explanations.
Opinion
- Main article: Neutral Point of View
This wiki should be written from a neutral point of view. That means it should include facts and technical descriptions which are free from metaphor, not personal or collective opinions. For example, please do not write statements such as "I personally think" or "some people think" on articles.