C.Syde's Wiki:Chat/Policy

This is a list of official policies on Chat
C.Syde's Test Wiki has a dedicated on-wiki Chat feature as part of the MediaWiki software which also allows real-time communication between users of the wiki. By using Chat, you agree to be bound by these policies and acknowledge that violation of policies can result in being kicked or banned from Chat.

The following rules govern use of Chat
There is no official topic and any kind of discussion is allowed whether it be related to the wiki, or anything off-topic. However discussions must be suitable for a general audience. Spamming/flooding Chat will not be tolerated and may be given a kick and/or a ban from Chat and in severe enough cases, an on-wiki sanction may also be applied. Harassment of other users, flaming or trolling is unacceptable and may be addressed by an administrator via a warning, kick or a ban from the Chat and if severe enough, may result in an on-wiki sanction. Swearing is tolerated on chat, as long as the swear words aren't used to insult other users. Evading a ban using sock-puppets will result in a ban on-wiki too as part of our policies which forbid sock-puppetry.

Chat Moderators
Chat moderators are marked with a star next to their name when viewed in Chat; Administrators are chat moderators by default. They are able to kick or ban users who do not follow the policies set above. A kick is a temporary removal from the Chat and serves as a warning. A ban can have a limited duration or be indefinite, depending on the severity of the case and any past action taken against the user. The duration of a ban will correspond roughly to the existing policies on blocking users from the Wiki. Bans from Chat can be viewed here.