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== Quote Guidelines == |
== Quote Guidelines == |
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| − | # Short Quotes. |
+ | # Short Quotes. Keep them short and sweet. If it needs to be a full scene, or you feel the quote needs context, the quote is not exactly memorable. |
| − | # On an episode summary, the Memorable Quotes section should |
+ | # On an episode summary, the Memorable Quotes section should contain no more than 5 or 6 quotes but that number isn't written on an [[optolythic data rod]] and more quotes may be added if a particular episode calls for it. |
| − | # On a character page, if the quote is to be used at the top, it should be a short sentence, at best. |
+ | # On a character page, if the quote is to be used at the top, it should be a short sentence, at best. One that describes a major quality of the character or sums up their persona. |
| − | # In a quotes section, they need not be in any order, but if an order is needed, they should be in |
+ | # In a quotes section, they need not be in any order, but if an order is needed, they should be placed in chronological order based on the episode. |
| − | # Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. |
+ | # Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Not all character articles need a quote. Not all deserve a quote. Talk about it on the article's [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] first. |
| − | # Not every quote strikes everyone the same way. |
+ | # Not every quote strikes everyone the same way. What is instantly memorable to you may mean nothing to every other reader of Memory Alpha. |
Revision as of 05:10, 10 April 2009
Please read through the policy below to familiarize yourself with our common practices and rules.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please post them on the talk page.
On Memory Alpha, we like quotes. We especially like quotes that are memorable. These quotes are the ones that when you hear a single sentence or two, you instantly remember the scene and context.
Quotes can be used to highlight episode summaries in their "Memorable Quotes" sections, or even to emphasize character traits on articles about various people and species.
Quote Guidelines
- Short Quotes. Keep them short and sweet. If it needs to be a full scene, or you feel the quote needs context, the quote is not exactly memorable.
- On an episode summary, the Memorable Quotes section should contain no more than 5 or 6 quotes but that number isn't written on an optolythic data rod and more quotes may be added if a particular episode calls for it.
- On a character page, if the quote is to be used at the top, it should be a short sentence, at best. One that describes a major quality of the character or sums up their persona.
- In a quotes section, they need not be in any order, but if an order is needed, they should be placed in chronological order based on the episode.
- Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Not all character articles need a quote. Not all deserve a quote. Talk about it on the article's talk page first.
- Not every quote strikes everyone the same way. What is instantly memorable to you may mean nothing to every other reader of Memory Alpha.