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| This page contains Nukapedia's discord. It describes Information and rules pertaining to the Nukapedia Discord server. | |
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About
The Nukapedia Discord server is dedicated to the Fallout Fandom wiki and its community. Users can contact the server's moderation team via direct message to @Mojave Express, the ModMail bot. Below are all official and affiliate servers.
| Type | Name | Description | Invite link |
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| Official | Nukapedia | Server dedicated towards the editorial and administrative aspects of the wiki's community, as well as general discussion. | Nukapedia Discord |
| Affiliate | Fallout 76 Datamining | Server dedicated to datamining and examining the game files of Fallout 76. Added as an affiliate in September 2020. | Datamining Discord |
| Affiliate | The Memory Den | Server dedicated to the Fallout Roleplaying and Fanfiction Wiki. Added as an affiliate in January 2023. | Roleplaying Wiki Discord |
Roles
The following outlines Nukapedia Discord's various roles and associated permissions.
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Bots
Bots are automated or semi-automated processes managed by administrators for various purposes. Bots are given the "synth" vanity role to assist in identification.
| Nickname | Bot | Utilization |
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| Mojave Express | ModMail | Messaging system for moderation |
| Curie | Tatsu | Ranks and games |
| KL-E-O | Dyno | Auto moderation and logging |
| MAIA | Wiki-Bot | Fandom wiki verification |
| MODUS | MODUS | Nuke codes and Fallout 76 info |
| Nick Valentine | UB3R-B0T | React auto roles and games |
Structure
Nukapedia's Discord server is divided into seven active sections apart from an archived channel category, outlined below.
| Channel | Description | Min access level |
|---|---|---|
| #codex | Read-only channel that includes the rules and other server information. | None |
| #wiki-announcements | Read-only channel for wiki stuff, vote notices, and announcements. | SAFE test |
| #fallout-news | Read-only channel with news, retweets, and weekly nuke codes. | |
| #robco-reflectron | Autorole reaction channel | |
| #the-vault-door | Landing channel used for greetings and verification process. | None |
| #emoji-requests | Suggestions and votes on emojis and stickers. | SAFE test |
| #wiki-verification | Channel used to verify wiki accounts. | |
| #the-editorial-bullpen | Dedicated to Nukapedia and editing conversations only. | SAFE test |
| #active-editing-projects | Discussion and updates regarding active projects. | |
| #fallout-tv-show | Channel for general discussion of the Fallout TV show. | |
| #fallout-tv-show-spoilers | Channel for spoiler discussion of the Fallout TV show. | |
| wiki-social-media | Channel for general discussion of the Nukapedia social media accounts. | |
| #wiki-recent-changes | Bot channel which displays recent changes on the wiki. | |
| #wiki-redesign | Channel for discussing wiki (re)design. Not for the faint of heart. | |
| #lore-and-gameplay-library | For non-editing Fallout-related conversations. | SAFE test |
| #classic-fallout | A channel for discussing the classic Fallout games. What's classic? You be the judge. | |
| #modern-fallout | A channel for discussing the modern Fallout games, outside of Fallout 76. | |
| #fallout-76-discussions | A channel for discussing Fallout 76. | |
| #tabletop-fallout | Channel for discussing Modiphius' games. | |
| #screenshots | Channel for showing off yout screenshots from Fallout and other games. | |
| #spoilers | Channel for discussion of spoilers from all manner of recently released media. | |
| #wiki-lounge | Default channel for discussion. | SAFE test |
| #introductions | Channel for introducing yourself to the discord. | |
| #the-big-empty | Utilized for gifs, memes, images, and videos unrelated to discussion. | |
| #fanfiction-and-cosplay | Channel for Fallout-related fan art, mod work, and cosplay. | |
| #games-and-trivia | Channel for games and trivia events hosted by our users. | |
| #jukebox-tunes | Music videos and voice chat related conversation. | |
| #Voice Chat | Voice chat channel. | SAFE test |
| #securitron-deconstruction-plant | For all non-moderative/wiki bot commands including games and rank functionality. | SAFE test |
| #lucky-38-casino | For bot commands including games and rank functionality. | |
| #bot-command-survival guide | A read only channel of bot commands. | |
| #meeting-hall | Channel to facilitate Meeting of the Minds. | SAFE test |
| #modmail-log | Utilized by chat moderators for mod messages and responses. | Chat Moderator |
| #discussions-staff | Channel for communication between discussions/thread moderators. | Discussion Moderator |
| #vault-tec-security | Utilized for communication of sensitive data only, access restricted to elected staff members. | |
| #neighborhood-watch | Pertaining to moderation of wiki and server. | Nukapedian1 |
| #settings-log | Log of updates to server settings and non-moderative activity. | Discussion Moderator |
| #kl-e-o-logs | Log channel for server moderation actions. | Nukapedian |
| #verification | Bot log of verification attempts and results. | Discussion Moderator |
| #change-log | Bot log of all changed and deleted messages and images. | |
| #role-change-log | Bot log of all changed roles. | Chat Moderator |
- 1Nukapedians have read-only access. Rights holders have read and write access.
User conduct
Off-topic discussions are allowed and are the norm. Discussion is not limited to the Fallout series, and users should not demand a change in subject matter as this may constitute disrupting chat.
The conduct rules below detail expectations for all interactions, are not exhaustive and are in addition to both Discord Guidelines and Terms of Service. Moderation of the server is the responsibility of active staff members. All moderative actions and their duration are subject to administrator discretion.
Rules
Users who are clearly disruptive to the chat or who fail to behave appropriately towards other contributors may have appropriate action taken. The possible reasons for said actions include (but are not limited to):
| Abusive behavior will not be tolerated, including personal attacks, harassment, deliberate insults, bullying, etc. | |
| Any form of bigotry will be treated with zero tolerance, including discrimination based on gender, color of skin, national origin etc. | |
| Respect other users' privacy. Do not solicit or reveal personally identifying information (real name, location, birth date, gender) and do not post links to personal accounts of private persons (including Facebook, LinkedIn etc.). When in doubt, always ask for the person's consent. | |
| Avoid disruptive behavior, i.e. trolling. This includes: Excessive usage of capital letters, punctuation marks, distorting English beyond reasonable levels, excessive use of non-English languages, and excessive pinging. Server raids are explicitly forbidden (simply linking to another server or chat is fine). | |
| Don't be a dick. Don't go out of your way to irritate others, in particular to test the admins' and/or chat moderators' patience. | |
| Don't complain about other users. If you ask for help and don't receive it, respect the other user's decision. It's fine to ask again or to reconsider, but be mature about it. | |
| The Discord server is treated as part of The Fallout Wiki and all local rules apply. Fandom Terms of Use do not normally apply, though depending on the nature of the offense and the position of the user additional actions may be taken. Discussion of criminal activities (e.g. piracy) and any activities themselves, like deliberately exposing minors to pornographic content, are banned. | |
| Don't spam. Flooding, advertising, and meaningless posts that disrupt communication count as spam. | |
| Discuss real world events and politics with respect for your fellow users. If a topic is disruptive, moderators may take action. This may include asking to end the topic, creating a new temporary room, or other actions. Users may request moderator to act at any time, but this should not be used as a tool to "win" discussions. Moderators are expected not to stop discussions they're involved in. If disagreement occurs, simple majority decides the outcome. | |
| Avoid excessive use of capital letters. It is commonly perceived as yelling and may lead to a courtesy warning by an admin or chat moderator. Persistent misuse of capital letters might result in moderating action. | |
| People without a wiki account are welcome to share some of our social spaces, but full access is limited to those with verified accounts. Not disclosing a wiki account may result in a kick. | |
| Usernames should match wiki name. As part of this you may be asked to make an edit, of a moderators discretion to your user page. Discussions posts or bio additions will not counted as verification. | |
| User pings should be used sparingly. Pinging once to get a users attention is fine, repeated pings will be classed as spam/harassment. | |
| Group pings should not be used. The exception is official business, such as requesting moderator action or otherwise notifying the mods. | |
| Bots are present for moderation purposes, however they do have social functions that are available to all users. Bots and images should only be used sparingly outside the deconstruction and casino channels, inline with discussion. | |
| If you are the owner/moderator of another server, keep a firm boundary between moderation of your server and discussion here. Discussion of role changes, bans, warnings, etc. relating to your server in our rooms is a cross wiki issue and should be taken up with rights holders. | |
| Personal messages can be deleted or edited, so long as important context isn't removed. This includes context that destabilizes a wider conversation, or places other users in a potentially bad light by removing that context. | |
| Allow people to talk. Avoid talking over others, especially in disagreements or debates. | |
| A moderator may take action as per rule 9. Participants should behave accordingly. | |
| Think before you speak. If it doesn't fly in text chats, it doesn't fly here. | |
| Any non-text content such as links or images should be added to the-big-empty, rather than the text channels, to avoid clogging them up | |
Moderation
Moderators have a wide discretion relating to the issuing of warnings and bans which infringe on these rules. The content of messages will greatly impact on the severity of the punishment. In certain particular cases, exceptions may be permitted, although these are infrequent.
Staff members are responsible for updating the moderation log at the time of enforcement and upon expiry, as applicable. All moderative actions should be communicated to users via talk page, outlining both justification and duration. Typically, the following hierarchy will apply to infringements on the above regulations (with the exception of specifically implied consequences).
| Offense # | Suggested action |
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| First | Warning |
| Second | Kick |
| Third | Three day ban |
| Fourth | One week ban |
| Fifth | One month ban |
| Subsequent | Permanent ban |
These are just guidelines for usual cases. Blocks and their duration are generally up to the discretion of Nukapedia's administrators and chat moderators. Further offenses will result in an extended ban, at the discretion of the administrator or chat moderator administering the ban.
Administrators and chat moderators use their discretion when applying these rules, and understanding of the rules depends on the moderator's perception of the rules. Particular exceptions may be granted by specific administrator or chat moderator approval. These rules and regulations, however, should be followed strictly by users at all other times.
Moderators are reminded that they have the freedom to deal with situations with a less firm hand if required... If someone intends a bit of good humor, realizes their mistake, and apologizes, there may be no need for a kick or ban if the moderator feels the apology is genuine and the lesson has been learned
The use of kicks and bans for "joke" purposes is not permitted.
When you enter the chat, you are expected to have prior knowledge of all these rules. Ignorance of these rules is not an excuse as they cover common courtesy to others.
Appeals
Also known as a SaintPain appeal, the policy grants the opportunity for any user who has been permanently blocked or banned from the wiki or its official Discord server to request it lifted after 12 months have passed from their last infraction of the rules, including the use of multiple accounts.
Appointment of emergency/temporary chat moderators
Temporary chat mods should, in general, be appointed only when the following criteria apply.
- When three or more chatters are engaged in active conversation.
- When there are no other active users with chatmod rights.
- When attempts to ping any logged in, but "away" chatmod users have failed.
- When to not appoint a temporary mod would either leave chat unprotected, or where the sole remaining chatmod cannot dedicate the time to continuously monitor chat.
- When the last mod has a good faith reason to believe the rights may be required.
- There do not appear to be any chatmods editing the wiki who can visit chat.
The Delegating admin shall:
- Only appoint a single temporary chatmod at any time.
- Report usage of this feature to a bureaucrat (or another bureaucrat) via talk page.
- Ensure the rights are removed upon their return.
- Review any corrective measures (kicks and bans) placed by the receiving moderator.
The Receiving moderator shall
- Refresh their familiarity with the rules, and clarify any best practice in enforcement. They should clarify any questions about enforcement with the admin before they leave.
- Upon the return of an administrator to chat, inform them of the situation so the rights can be removed.
- Take a screen capture or log of any bans issued for review later by an appointed mod.
When appointing a temporary mod
- Consider the person's record - Are they clear from chat bans for a reasonable period? Are they a Patroller? Do they have a long tenure with us? How active have they been recently?
- Consider their behavior and maturity level. Are they likely to misuse the powers? Do they play fast and loose with the rules?
- Are they a potential permanent chatmod? A temporary appointment is a sign that maybe a new mod is required. Is this person likely to be interested in the job?
| Policy vote forum overview | |
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| Policy | Discord |
| Amendment 1 | Temp Chat moderators · Vote · 13 January 2013 · 12-3-3 |
| Amendment 2 | Kicks and bans · Discussion · Vote · 15 June 2013 · 14-1-1 |
| Amendment 3 | Discord rules · Vote · 15 April 2018 · 14-2-3 |
| Amendment 4 | Deleting messages · Discussion · Vote · 20 February 2021 · 7-0-1 |
| Related topics | User conduct guideline · Discord moderation |