MicroVault:Policies

MicroVault Policies

These are the core rules and standards that govern editing, behavior, and content on MicroVault, the micronational encyclopedia maintained by the MicroDev Institute.

MicroVault documents real-world micronationalism. To maintain accuracy, neutrality, and long-term usefulness, all editors must follow the policies on this page.

1. Neutrality

MicroVault maintains a Neutral Point of View (NPOV). Articles must be written factually and without partisan, factional, or personal bias.

• Present verifiable information.
• Attribute claims to their sources (e.g., “According to the government of X…”).
• Avoid endorsing political positions, leaders, or controversies.
• Avoid editorial language such as “clearly,” “obviously,” or “rightfully.”

Neutrality does not mean giving equal validity to all claims — it means presenting them responsibly.

2. Verifiability

Facts included in MicroVault must be verifiable.

Acceptable sources include:

• Official government statements
• Constitutions, laws, and charters
• Public announcements
• Archived documents
• Official Discord statements or logs
• Screenshots of relevant material

Unacceptable sources:

• Private messages
• Leaked information
• Doxxed information
• Anonymous allegations
• Rumors or speculation

If a claim cannot be reasonably sourced, it should be removed or flagged until verification is possible.

3. No personal information

MicroVault forbids posting personal information without explicit consent.

• Do NOT include:

• Real names (unless publicly known or approved by the individual)
• Home addresses
• Private social media
• Phone numbers
• Any identifying information not related to micronational activity

MicroVault documents micronational governments, institutions, and public actions — not private lives.

4. Respect and conduct

All contributors must act respectfully.

Prohibited behavior includes:

• Harassment
• Edit warring
• Vandalism
• Personal attacks
• Undermining other editors
• Defamation

If disagreements occur:

1. Move the discussion to the talk page. 2. Present evidence and reasoning. 3. Request administrator involvement if necessary.

5. Accuracy and responsibility

Because micronational history often depends on digital records, accuracy is critical.

Editors should:

• Correct false or exaggerated claims
• Avoid dramatizing events
• Ensure timelines, dates, and leadership histories are accurate
• Keep articles updated when statuses change (e.g., dissolutions, reforms, elections)
• Avoid inserting personal commentary or opinions

If you are unsure, ask for clarification on the talk page or in the MicroDev Institute Discord server.

6. Images, symbols, and media

Images must follow these rules:

• Upload only files you have rights to or that are clearly public domain/fair use.
• Flags, coats of arms, and seals must be official or widely recognized variants.
• Do not upload vandalized or defamatory images.
• Ensure filenames are descriptive (e.g., “Flag_of_ExampleNation.png”).

7. Article structure and standards

To keep MicroVault readable and consistent, articles should follow standard formatting:

• Open with a clear definition
• Include an infobox when appropriate
• Organize sections logically (History, Government, Geography, Recognition, Military, etc.)
• Use categories
• Link related articles
• Avoid excessive formatting or nonstandard colors

Stubs are allowed, but should be expanded when possible.

8. Notability

MicroVault documents real micronational activity, not random personal ideas with no implementation.

Pages should meet at least one of these criteria:

• The micronation has an organized structure or leadership.
• It has documented activity or history.
• It is recognized by other micronations.
• It has taken part in alliances, conflicts, elections, diplomacy, or events.
• It is part of a notable micronational community.
• It represents a meaningful project, organization, movement, or institution.

Pure joke nations, single-sentence nations with no activity, or unserious vandal pages may be deleted.

9. Deletions and page protections

Administrators may delete or protect pages if they contain:

• Vandalism
• Defamation
• Personal information
• False claims presented as fact
• Unsupported accusations
• Spam
• Repeated edit warring
• Empty or unusable content

All deletion decisions can be discussed on the talk page.

10. Administrator roles

MicroVault administrators (appointed by the MicroDev Institute) are responsible for:

• Enforcing policies
• Handling disputes
• Managing deletions and protections
• Maintaining templates, modules, and categories
• Ensuring technical stability
• Preventing abuse or misinformation

Administrators must act neutrally and transparently.

11. Contact and assistance

For help, questions, or policy clarification:

• Use the talk page: Discuss MicroVault:Policies
• Visit the community hub: Visit the Community Portal
• Contact the MicroDev Institute’s staff through their official Discord server

See also

• MicroVault:About
• MicroVault:Community portal
• MicroVault:Editing guidelines
• Help:Contents