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In order to create or edit articles or write comments, all users are required to be logged into a Fandom account. You can create an account here.

Use One Account - No Sockpuppets

While we do understand that some users prefer to keep their different fandom accounts separate, we ask that all users only use one account for this wiki. Please do not use additional accounts in order to sway discussions or avoid discipline.

Language - American English

As Hairspray is set in Baltimore, Maryland, which is in the United States, in-universe articles will be written using American spelling and grammar. This includes, characters, locations, and songs. Cast articles related to West End or other UK productions, may use British English instead.

Translations

Translations of Hairspray Wiki articles are welcome. If you are interested in translating an article, please let an admin know.

Be Kind

Everyone on Hairspray Wiki is a volunteer. We are here because we love something about Hairspray, whether it is the movie, musical, the actors, or the songs. It is ok to disagree, but it is important that we treat one another with respect. This means no personal attacks, no name-calling, no swearing, and no being disrespectful.

Please try to work out any disagreements you have on your user talk pages or in the forum. If you need help, contact an Admin.

  • First Offense: Warning on the user's Talk Page.
  • Second Offense: 7-14 day ban
  • Third Offense: 14-30 day ban

Additional offenses may lead to a permanent ban from Hairspray Wiki.

Please Note: it will be at the discretion of the Admins to determine the severity of an offense and its punishment. In the event of a severe violation of this rule, more drastic punishments may be taken.

Harassment

We will not tolerate harassment on this wiki.

Harassment is defined as "to annoy persistently" or "to create an unpleasant or hostile situation for especially by uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct." (source: Merriam-Webster)

No Doxxing

Doxxing is defined as "to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge." (source: Merriam-Webster)

This includes revealing a user's name, address, phone number, email address, place of education or employment, social media handles, or any other personal information.

Doxxing is a federal crime in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also punishable in several other areas. (source: United States - GovInfo) (source: United Kingdom - Crown Prosecution Services)

Please Note: Providing the professional social media media handles, or information about the current work projects of public figures, such as actors, is not considered doxxing. However, it is not okay to give out their private social media handles, their phone numbers, address, etc. When in doubt, ask an admin before adding it to an article.

No Vandalism

Vandalism includes any action which damages the integrity of the wiki. This includes, but is not limited to, blanking a page (removing large quantities of its text without a reason), inserting gibberish, writing false statements.

  • First Offense: 7-14 day ban
  • Second Offense: 30 day ban

Additional offenses may lead to a permanent ban from Hairspray Wiki.

Please Note: it will be at the discretion of the Admins to determine the severity of an offense and its punishment. In the event of a severe violation of this rule, more drastic punishments may be taken.

Hate Speech

Vandalism that is racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, ablest, etc. will earn a user an immediate permanent ban and will be reported to Fandom.

Vandalism that is grotesque, graphically violent, graphically sexual, or otherwise intended to intimidate, harass, or offend other members will also earn an immediate permanent ban and be reported to Fandom.

No Spamming

Spamming includes comments or edits that do not actively harm the Wiki, but also does not contribute. For example: commenting "hi", copying and pasting the same comment on every cast member's page, adding vaguely related useless information to a page (i.e. adding to a character's page that the actor who played this character was once in a movie with a whale.), creating unnecessary categories (i.e. Blond Girls or Tall Guys), or continuously recreating deleted pages.

  • First Offense: Warning on the user's Talk Page.
  • Second Offense: Warning on the user's Talk Page.
  • Third Offense: 1 week ban
  • Additional Offenses: 2 week bans

Edit Farming

Edit farming is considered a form of spamming. It is ok to save your edit on a page and then come back later to add something else that you forgot to. It is NOT ok to save the edit after every other word. It is not ok to create unnecessary categories (e.g. girls in red shirts) or remove a photo and then add it back in order to farm towards a new badge. There is a lot of information that still needs to be added to this wiki. That means there are a lot of opportunities to increase your edit count and earn your badges the right way.

Advertising

Do not link to or advertise your website, podcast, etc. If you think it could be used as a relevant source, contact an Admin.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as "to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own (...) without crediting the source" or "to commit literary theft : present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source." (source: Merriam-Webster)

Using Wikipedia Content

Copying an article's text from Wikipedia without citation is plagiarism. In order to use content from Wikipedia, please insert the Wikipedia template at the bottom of the page with a link to the source page.

Please Note: Fandom communities do not exist to duplicate Wikipedia content. (source: Community Central) As such, Wikipedia content should be used sparingly and temporarily for cast and crew pages only.

When Wikipedia content is used, always include Template: Rewrite Needed at the top of the page.

Other Content

It is NEVER acceptable to copy and paste from another website or article unless you are quoting a person. Quotes must always be put in quotation marks with attribution and an immediate reference link.

When using another website as a source, read it and then paraphrase it in your own words.

Need help paraphrasing? Read this article: "Ward off plagiarism: How to paraphrase writing" by Editage.

If you still aren't sure, contact an admin for help, or write a blog post to get help from the community.

Cite your sources using the reference feature. This is especially important when talking about things that were said during interviews, or discussing details of an upcoming show, special, or sequel.

Keep It Relevant

This wiki is about Hairspray. As such, it's focus should be on Hairspray.

Cast/Crew

Pages should include additional information about them, but keep it concise and be sure to mention their role in Hairspray. It in unnecessary to mention every show and commercial someone was in.

Productions

There are a lot of different productions of Hairspray. If there is a local/regional production that you feel should be included on this wiki, be prepared to put the work into it. This means photos, cast list, etc. You must have at least two sources, such as a website or a local paper.

Historical Context

Hairspray deals with the topics of systemic racism and discrimination, among others. It is also set in a real location, referencing real places, and takes inspiration from real people and events. As such, it is virtually impossible to do Hairspray justice without discussing historical inspiration and context. That being said, it is important to to keep it concise and relevant.

Bias

Please keep articles as unbiased as possible. If a character in-universe is considered attractive, mean, funny, etc., it is fine to note that. It is unacceptable to include your personal opinions about the character. If you have a speculation that you think would be valuable to an article, please discuss it in the forums or with an admin.

If there is a popular theory that warrants mentioning. it may be included with citations. For example: Brenda's alleged pregnancy.

Trivia

The trivia section of an article should not be longer than 1/3 the article itself.

Final Note

The rules of this Wiki are subject to change as needs arise. If you have a question that is not covered, please contact an Admin.

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