This week the xfire admins have been called into action on a number of occasions to modify or delete several newsposts which have been below the standard expected for a newspost.
Xfire.be is very keen to promote free contribution by its members, it is one of the features that enhances a variety of news. However, the journalistic standard of the newsposts must remain consistent between those that are regularly posting news and those that are not.
Whilst exceptions are made, and there are posts that are missed, on the whole the author of any newspost must attempt to make his newspost informative and interesting, whilst also adding to the content of this site.
If you are posting news about a new clan, that is by all means welcome, however as a standard, you should not be looking just to post their roster and irc channel. Interesting news about their history and aspirations are also a must, along with perhaps a quote, whilst reminding people what is so special about this clan.
If you are posting news about a new cup, make sure that you're not simply posting about the date and the website of this cup.
Whilst realistically there can never be a minimum word count for a newspost, you must understand the need for quality posts and a good read for your audience.
At xfire we also understand that English is not everyones first language, and that writing at the same standard as others is not easy. For that reason you're more than welcome to contact the ops in #crossfire for assistance or full writing of your newspost.
A full rewrite of the posting guidelines will come with the release of Xfire 3.
Xfire Quality Control
This week the xfire admins have been called into action on a number of occasions to modify or delete several newsposts which have been below the standard expected for a newspost.
Xfire.be is very keen to promote free contribution by its members, it is one of the features that enhances a variety of news. However, the journalistic standard of the newsposts must remain consistent between those that are regularly posting news and those that are not.
Whilst exceptions are made, and there are posts that are missed, on the whole the author of any newspost must attempt to make his newspost informative and interesting, whilst also adding to the content of this site.
If you are posting news about a new clan, that is by all means welcome, however as a standard, you should not be looking just to post their roster and irc channel. Interesting news about their history and aspirations are also a must, along with perhaps a quote, whilst reminding people what is so special about this clan.
If you are posting news about a new cup, make sure that you're not simply posting about the date and the website of this cup.
Whilst realistically there can never be a minimum word count for a newspost, you must understand the need for quality posts and a good read for your audience.
At xfire we also understand that English is not everyones first language, and that writing at the same standard as others is not easy. For that reason you're more than welcome to contact the ops in #crossfire for assistance or full writing of your newspost.
A full rewrite of the posting guidelines will come with the release of Xfire 3.
Thank You - The Xfire Crew