Preservapedia:Principles of Preservapedia

The fundamental principles by which Preservapedia operates are summarized in the form of the Principles of Preservapedia:

	Preservapedia is information relevant to the management of cultural resources. It should not contain information that would normally be found in encyclopedias intended for a general audience. Preservapedia is not a clone of Wikipedia, nor is it an advertising platform, an indiscriminate collection of information, or a web directory. The editors of Preservapedia must always strive to maintain the relevance of its contents to the field of cultural resource management.
	Preservapedia has a neutral point of view. We strive for articles that advocate no single point of view. Sometimes this requires representing multiple points of view, presenting each point of view accurately and in context, and not presenting any point of view as "the truth" or "the best view". All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy: unreferenced material may be removed, so please provide references. That means citing verifiable, authoritative sources, especially on controversial topics. When conflict arises over neutrality, discuss details on the talk page, and follow dispute resolution.
	Preservapedia is free content that anyone can edit and distribute. Respect copyright laws. Since all your contributions are freely licensed to the public, no editor owns any article; all of your contributions can and will be edited and redistributed.
	Preservapedia is user-generated. In order to be a resource of value to the entire cultural resource management community, Preservapedia seeks to incorporate the knowledge of as many editors as possible. This means that we rely on a friendly, sharing, and open environment where everyone's ideas receive due consideration. Editors should interact in a respectful and civil manner so as to foster this environment and encourage participation. Respect and be polite to your fellow editors, even when you disagree. Apply good etiquette, and avoid personal attacks. Find consensus, avoid edit wars, and remember that there are 1,197 articles on Preservapedia to work on and many more articles to be added. Act in good faith and assume good faith on the part of others. Be open and welcoming.
	Preservapedia does not have firm rules besides the five general principles presented here. Be bold in updating articles and do not worry about making mistakes. Your efforts do not need to be perfect; prior versions are saved, so no damage is irreparable.