Editing Rules

Linking "Policy"

• Always attempt to make sure you are linking to the most recent version.
• Attempt to link to descriptive pages, not direct downloads, if possible.
• If the mod is a set of mods, link the main mod to the website containing the invidual mods. Create links to the individual mods in parentheses after the main mod link, such as Main Mod (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3).
• When linking to mods, try to use the most "stable" link you can find. This small list shows the preferred link order, and is not meant to offend any site owners:
• Planet ElderScrolls or sites hosted on PES.
• Other, privately run, major mod websites, such as ElricM, TESSource, TheLys, OblivionSource, RPGMods, etc. or sites hosted on those sites.
• Independent mod sites run/owned by mod groups, such as Cutthroat Mods, Tamriel Rebuilt, etc. on "real" websites.
• Independent mod sites run/owned by individual modders, not hosted by major mod websites, but on "real" websites.
• Independent mod sites run by mod groups, hosted on sites such as Freewebs, Geocities, etc.
• Independent mod sites run by individual modders, hosted on sites such as Freewebs, Geocities, etc.
• RapidShare, YouSendIt, other file-sharing websites.

Updating mod information.

Update requirements.

• Update/Add/Change the following:
• Author
• Description
• Link (Try not to use direct links. Link to descriptions, not a direct download, if possible.)
• Name
• Make sure your update is correct.

Adding mods to an existing category.

Mod Requirements

• Make sure the mod works correctly.
• Make sure the mod has been recommended by users (or you).

Addition Requirements

• Make sure the mod is not already listed under a different name.
• Make sure you use the correct and complete name of the mod.
• Make sure you include the author, if known.
• Try to include a link and a brief description. If you want to add long comments about a mod, use Mod Reviews.
• Add the addition to New Additions.

Removing mods from an existing category.

Mod Requirements

• Make sure you have a valid reason for removing the mod, such as:
• The mod does not work correctly.
• The mod is not well made.
• The mod has stolen other work without credit.
• The mod does not belong in that category

Removal Requirements

• On the Removals page, include your (user)name, what mod(s) you removed and why, and from what categories.

Adding a new category.

Category Requirements

• The category is something people would find useful.
• The category is not extremely limited. A category should have at least 4-5 mods.
• The category is not already covered.
• Determine if the category would fit as a sub-category or a main category.

Addition Requirements

• Add the new category to the main page.
• Add the new category to Categories.
• Add the mods into the category.
• If possible, add links to other, similar lists.
• Add the addition to New Additions.

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