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*27 April 2011: '''No more Fanon on BTW?''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
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*27 April 2011: '''No more Fanon on BTW?''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]]/[[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:A discussion about this Wiki's attitude to fan-created content ("Fanon") has sprung up [[User talk:Frabby#Fanon|here]]. Up until now, fan-created material is welcome here though it was suggested to put it on the [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BT Fanon Wikia] instead. Now there seems to be a consensus among the Administrators that BTW should turn this suggestion into a hard rule.
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:Founder Nic Jansma has authorized a discussion on policy regarding the separating of [[Canon|canon]] & official articles on BattleTechWiki from fan-created content ('fanon'). If there is overwhelming support for such a policy, fanon would be moved to the [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BT Fanon Wikia]
:All BTW users and editors are welcome to voice their opinion in the discussion.
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:All BTW writers, editors and users are welcome and encouraged to voice their opinion in the [[Policy Talk:Fanon|discussion]].
  
  

Revision as of 10:22, 27 April 2011

Founder Nic Jansma has authorized a discussion on policy regarding the separating of canon & official articles on BattleTechWiki from fan-created content ('fanon'). If there is overwhelming support for such a policy, fanon would be moved to the BT Fanon Wikia
All BTW writers, editors and users are welcome and encouraged to voice their opinion in the discussion.


  • 23 March 2011: Master Unit List (Frabby)
Master Unit List: Battle Value, a limited first part of the official Master Unit List project database, has been published online for free.


The Awards Committee has released a new Admins' Award: the Community Service ribbon.
Community Service Award
This award is granted to members who contribute to the BTW project with the addition or completion of an activity that significantly enhances productivity (such as site design work, added functionality or policy work).


  • 15 February 2011: Project: Infantry Weapons (Revanche)
A new team effort has launched - Project: Infantry Weapons. If you're interested in the subject, consider getting onboard.