Creatorpedia:Editorial Guidelines - Revision history

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	:'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia		:'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia

	This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the cP logo:		This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the [[creatorPedia:Logo\|cP logo]]:

	* '''c''' (lowercase) — The crescent moon. Humble, approachable, representing the partial visibility of creators. cP is built by fans, not gatekeepers.		* '''c''' (lowercase) — The crescent moon. Humble, approachable, representing the partial visibility of creators. cP is built by fans, not gatekeepers.

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	creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.		creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.

	'''Correct:''' creatorPedia		:'''Correct:''' creatorPedia
	'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia		:'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia

	This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the cP logo:		This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the cP logo:

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	This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.		This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.

	== The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule ==		'''The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule'''

	creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.		creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.

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	This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.		This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.

	=== The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule ===		== The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule ==

	creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.		creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.
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	This rule applies across all official cP communications, articles, policies, and public-facing materials.		This rule applies across all official cP communications, articles, policies, and public-facing materials.

			== Article Titles ==

			* Use the creator's verified moniker from their most authoritative platform
			* If the creator meets [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines\|notability standards]] but lacks a unique moniker, use their username without the "@" from the platform with the most followers
			* Capitalize major words (title case)
			* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity

			'''Example:''' "Prof GehGeh" not "Emmanuel Obruste"

	== Article Titles ==		== Article Titles ==

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	This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.		This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.

			=== The "creatorPedia" Capitalization Rule ===

			creatorPedia is intentionally spelled with a '''lowercase "c"''' and '''uppercase "P"'''—even at the beginning of a sentence, paragraph, or article title.

			'''Correct:''' creatorPedia
			'''Incorrect:''' CreatorPedia, Creatorpedia, CreatorPedia

			This is not a typographical error. It is deliberate branding that mirrors the visual language of the cP logo:

			* '''c''' (lowercase) — The crescent moon. Humble, approachable, representing the partial visibility of creators. cP is built by fans, not gatekeepers.
			* '''P''' (uppercase) — The quill. Authoritative, permanent, encyclopedic. cP content meets rigorous standards.

			When abbreviated as '''cP''', the letters themselves project the logo's core symbolism: the crescent (c) and the vertical stroke of the quill (P).

			'''In Practice:'''
			* Article titles: "Prof GehGeh — creatorPedia"
			* In sentences: "According to creatorPedia guidelines..."
			* Beginning of paragraphs: "creatorPedia was founded to..."

			This rule applies across all official cP communications, articles, policies, and public-facing materials.

	== Article Titles ==		== Article Titles ==

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	This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for ~~creatorPedia~~ (cP) articles.		This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for CreatorPedia (cP) articles.

	~~'''~~Article Titles~~'''~~		== Article Titles ==
	* Use the creator's most ~~widely known professional name (e.g.~~, "~~Prof GehGeh~~" ~~not "Emmanuel Obruste")~~
			* Use the creator's verified moniker from their most authoritative platform
			* If the creator meets [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines\|notability standards]] but lacks a unique moniker, use their username without the "@" from the platform with the most followers
	* Capitalize major words (title case)		* Capitalize major words (title case)
	* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity		* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity

	'''~~First Sentence~~'''		'''Example:''' "Prof GehGeh" not "Emmanuel Obruste"

			== First Sentence (Lead) ==

	The first sentence should state:		The first sentence should state:
	* Creator's real name (if known and relevant)		* Creator's real name
	* ~~Professional name~~(s)		* Date of birth (if publicly known and relevant)
			* Most notable moniker (which is also the article title)
	* Nationality		* Nationality
	* Primary occupation(s)		* Primary occupation(s)

	Example: "'''Emmanuel Obruste''', professionally known as '''Prof GehGeh''', is a Nigerian digital content creator, social commentator, and online personality."		'''Example:''' "'''Emmanuel Obruste''' (born 30 January 1995), professionally known as '''Prof GehGeh''', is a Nigerian digital content creator, social commentator, and online personality."

			== Creators vs. Brands Separation Rule ==

			'''When to create separate pages:'''
			* Create separate pages only when you can write at least '''2,000 words''' about each individual
			* For duos or groups (e.g., Skinnycomics), the '''brand gets the main article'''
			* Within the brand article, create detailed sub-headings for individual members
			* Create '''redirect pages''' for real names pointing to the brand article

			'''Exception:''' If a creator IS the brand (e.g., Prof GehGeh and "Geh Geh University"), create one unified article under the creator's real name or primary verified moniker, with the brand as a major section.

			== Multiple Monikers ==

			For creators with multiple monikers, list all monikers in the '''"Other Names"''' section of their infobox.

			== Article Structure ==

	~~'''Article Structure'''~~
	Articles should generally follow this order:		Articles should generally follow this order:
	# Lead section (no heading)		# Lead section (no heading)
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	# Early Life and Background		# Early Life and Background
	# Career and Rise to Fame		# Career and Rise to Fame
	# (Subsections ~~as relevant~~: specific shows, platforms, eras)		# (Subsections: specific shows, platforms, eras)
	# Wealth and Business Ventures		# Wealth and Business Ventures
	# Controversies (if applicable)		# Controversies (if applicable)
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	# External links (official channels only)		# External links (official channels only)

	~~'''~~Neutral Point of View~~'''~~		== Neutral Point of View ==

	Write neutrally. Avoid:		Write neutrally. Avoid:
	* Opinion words ("amazing," "terrible," "unfortunately")		* Opinion words ("amazing," "terrible," "unfortunately")
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	* Weasel words ("some say," "many believe")		* Weasel words ("some say," "many believe")

	Example:		'''Example:'''
	:❌ "GehGeh's hilarious content has taken TikTok by storm."		:❌ "GehGeh's hilarious content has taken TikTok by storm."
	:✅ "GehGeh rose to prominence on TikTok for relationship and financial advice content."		:✅ "GehGeh rose to prominence on TikTok for relationship and financial advice content."

	~~'''~~Tense~~'''~~		== Tense ==

	* Biographical articles: Past tense for completed events, present tense for ongoing situations		* Biographical articles: Past tense for completed events, present tense for ongoing situations
	* "He released the single in 2025." (past)		* "He released the single in 2025." (past)
	* "He resides in Lagos." (present)		* "He resides in Lagos." (present)

	~~'''~~Numbers and Dates~~'''~~		== Numbers and Dates ==

	* Write out numbers one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above		* Write out numbers one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above
	* Use day month year format: "30 January 1995"		* Use day month year format: "30 January 1995"
	* Net worth: "Estimated $~~100,000~~+" (no periods in currency)		* Net worth: "Estimated N100B+ ($10M+)" (use the creator local currency first before converting to a major currency in parenthesis, no periods in currency)

			== Outbound Link Rule ==

			'''No outbound links outside of citations or reference sections.''' External links should only appear in:
			* References (citations)
			* The "External links" section (official channels only)

			This prevents link rot and maintains encyclopedic integrity.

			== Citations ==

	~~'''Citations'''~~
	* Place citations immediately after the statement they support		* Place citations immediately after the statement they support
	* Use <code><nowiki><ref>...</ref></nowiki></code> tags		* Use <code><nowiki><ref>...</ref></nowiki></code> tags
	* Add <code><nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki></code> under References heading		* Add <code><nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki></code> under References heading
			* Acceptable sources are defined in [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]

			== Infobox ==

			'''Single Master Template Rule:''' Do not create multiple infobox templates. cP uses ONE master template: <code><nowiki>{{Infobox creator}}</nowiki></code>.

			Inside the template, use parameters like <code>\|creator_type=comedian</code> to automatically adjust styling. This keeps the backend clean and maintainable.

	~~'''Infobox'''~~
	* Image should be a clear headshot or promotional photo		* Image should be a clear headshot or promotional photo
	* Use <code><nowiki>{{Infobox creator}}</nowiki></code>
	* Fill all available fields; leave blank if unknown		* Fill all available fields; leave blank if unknown
			* Multiple monikers go in the "Other Names" field

			== Categories ==

	~~'''Categories'''~~		Add at bottom of every article:
	Add at bottom:
	* Nationality (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Nigerian creators]]</nowiki></code>)		* Nationality (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Nigerian creators]]</nowiki></code>)
	* ~~Platform~~ (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:TikTok creators]]</nowiki></code>)		* Primary platform (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:TikTok creators]]</nowiki></code>)
	* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)		* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)

	''See also: [[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]]~~'' and~~ [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]''		''See also: [[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]], [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]] and [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines]]''

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This guide establishes consistent formatting and writing standards for creatorPedia (cP) articles.

'''Article Titles'''
* Use the creator's most widely known professional name (e.g., "Prof GehGeh" not "Emmanuel Obruste")
* Capitalize major words (title case)
* Avoid honorifics (Mr, Dr) unless part of the professional identity

'''First Sentence'''
The first sentence should state:
* Creator's real name (if known and relevant)
* Professional name(s)
* Nationality
* Primary occupation(s)

Example: "'''Emmanuel Obruste''', professionally known as '''Prof GehGeh''', is a Nigerian digital content creator, social commentator, and online personality."

'''Article Structure'''
Articles should generally follow this order:
# Lead section (no heading)
# Infobox (right-aligned)
# Early Life and Background
# Career and Rise to Fame
# (Subsections as relevant: specific shows, platforms, eras)
# Wealth and Business Ventures
# Controversies (if applicable)
# Digital Footprint (social media stats table)
# References
# External links (official channels only)

'''Neutral Point of View'''
Write neutrally. Avoid:
* Opinion words ("amazing," "terrible," "unfortunately")
* Unattributed praise or criticism
* Weasel words ("some say," "many believe")

Example:
:❌ "GehGeh's hilarious content has taken TikTok by storm."
:✅ "GehGeh rose to prominence on TikTok for relationship and financial advice content."

'''Tense'''
* Biographical articles: Past tense for completed events, present tense for ongoing situations
* "He released the single in 2025." (past)
* "He resides in Lagos." (present)

'''Numbers and Dates'''
* Write out numbers one through nine; use numerals for 10 and above
* Use day month year format: "30 January 1995"
* Net worth: "Estimated $100,000+" (no periods in currency)

'''Citations'''
* Place citations immediately after the statement they support
* Use <code><nowiki><ref>...</ref></nowiki></code> tags
* Add <code><nowiki>{{reflist}}</nowiki></code> under References heading

'''Infobox'''
* Image should be a clear headshot or promotional photo
* Use <code><nowiki>{{Infobox creator}}</nowiki></code>
* Fill all available fields; leave blank if unknown

'''Categories'''
Add at bottom:
* Nationality (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Nigerian creators]]</nowiki></code>)
* Platform (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:TikTok creators]]</nowiki></code>)
* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)

''See also: [[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]]'' and [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]''

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	* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)		* Genre (e.g., <code><nowiki>[[Category:Comedy creators]]</nowiki></code>)

	''See also: [[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]], [[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]] ~~and~~ [[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines]]''		==See also==

			*[[Creatorpedia:Content Policy]]
			*[[Creatorpedia:Verification Standards]]
			*[[Creatorpedia:Notability Guidelines]]''