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The following is a list of questions you should look up yourself before you add a trivia note. Rather then list what is and isn't good examples of trivia, it is easier to list examples of past things that have been added by editors and why they are allowed or not any more in trivia sections.

1. [Character X] is the only female/male member of [Group Y], should I note that on the page?
Answer:In all due fairness, it's obvious the gender of MOST characters in Red Storm. But every group should have a identification template on it, with a picture of every member of that group. It's fairly simple to identify female members and pointless to point out the obvious.
2. [Character X] is the only non-human/human member of [Group Y], should I note that on the page?
Answer:Again this is not worth mentioning. The race will be on that characters page via categories or other place.
3. ...And any other "obvious" things related to [Character X]?
Answer:Lets put it this way; it should not appear as though it was written by "Captain Obvious". Trivia has to be informative, jot down the notes and information related to a character, not point out things like "Shubeon doesn't use Heavenly Demon Aura", because it's obvious by the lack of "Heavenly Demon Aura" section in his "Abilities and Powers" section. It's okay to jot down a fact they may have not noticed, but pointing out the obvious can sometimes be taken that the reader themselves is incapable of finding out the information without a dumbed down version being noted in the trivia section.
4. [Character X] has a name link, can I mention this link?
Answer:Yes, if it's approved by general members, a note of possible links or confirmed name links is worth mentioning in a trivia, providing it's not elsewhere on the page.
5. [Character X] punched/fought/beat [Character A] and is the first/only to beat that character from [Group Y], can I note this down?
Answer:No. There should be no need to note who was the first person to lay hand on an Chun Myung Hoon , or who fought who when history and Vs. sections exist. Likewise just as noting Win/Lost in the "Vs." is considered turning it into a scoreboard, so it can also seem to make a Trivia section a scoreboard.
6. I found a possible cultural reference that [Character X] may be based on, is this okay to add?
Answer:Yes, but be aware not everyone will share the same opinion and "possible" connections may be considered speculation.
7. Can I post Speculation here?
Answer:No, you can speculate yourself via your own "blog".
8. Can I note [Character X] looks like [Character A]?
Answer:No, take note within any artists given style there will be similarities between characters of similar builds. Take for instance Yulian Provoke and Pere Provoke, whose hair, faces and bodies are almost the same, but everything else is different. This should not be in the page at all, not even in the main bulk. There are also of course parent and child similarities however it is typical for a child to look like one or both of their parents. Either way, these belong in the "Appearance" section of the page, not "Trivia".
9. Can I note [Event B] happened to [Character X] for the first time?
Answer:No. When an event happens for the first time, it should be noted in "Chapter Notes" of the related chapter it occurred in. For instance the first time a character uses force, should be recorded in that characters "Abilities and Powers" section as well as their "History" section.

Other Questions[]

Other Questions you may have:

1. If I'm not sure if this belongs in the trivia, or if it even belongs anywhere on the page, can I ask permission before entering it?
Answer:Yes! If in doubt, always ask, and other editors will advise you on the information. Better to ask first, get replies then to go ahead and enter the information and find yourself being told off for entering incorrect information. You can either seek out the advice of more prominent members, or (preferably) ask on the talk page.
2. There is not a trivia section on [Character X]'s page - can I add one?
Answer: Yes, but don't add trivia for the sake of having a trivia section. This is properly the most important aspect of trivia to take in, knowing when NOT to add trivia. If you add trivia that isn't satisfactory it may be removed. However, you can ask for an explanation from the editor who removed it, they will explain why they did, otherwise it's not advisable to read the information. This can easily led to a edit war.
3. There is a trivia section on [character X]'s page but I want to remove it - can I?
Answer: Yes. If the reasons are justified for removing it then by all means feel free to do so. However, if the information is satisfactory enough to stay, then you can't remove the information and be aware the same problems as with most wiki things - not everyone will share your opinion. It is best to look at the trivia, check to see what is passable and what isn't. If you truly want to remove a trivia section, you can also look at it another - where else on the page can you move the information to? You often find half the things added to a trivia section are just breaking the "Captain Obvious" guideline (no.3) or should have been added elsewhere (usually in personality).
4. Why was my trivia removed? It followed these guidelines!
Answer: Consult the editor who removed it, it may simply be a case of error on the editor's part, or in some cases a simple case of "good trivia - wrong page". Example, a trivia you add to Red Storm may be more suitable for the chapter it happened to be noted on then the actual Red Storm page itself. Regardless, go over the guidelines once more, in case you missed something. If you cannot sway the editor who removed it, it's best if you think you are right to bring it up on the talk page related to the trivia note and get other editors involved. Ultimately, if the greater wikia community doesn't agree with it, then perhaps waiting a few months may be a better measure and reopening the issue when more supporting information comes up, if at all. Opinions can change over time.
5. What phrases shouldn't I use?
Answer: "Some fans", "most fans", "many fans"... Basically vague or encyclopedic sounding phrases. It boils down to asking how many fans exactly is "many fans" - 100, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000, etc. "Maybe", "possibly" and "perhaps" can also stand on the middle ground as such vague words. Also avoid "It should be noted..." as this has been overused as a "catch all" phrase and thus makes a text boring to read. This is similar to using the word "nice" is considering "boring" as a descriptive word when overused (the nice boy boy went to the nice beach, to play on the nice day with the nice girl...).
6. Can I write something here if it's already on the page?
Answer: As strange as it may seems, often you will get trivia that is just a repeat of another section of the page (not always in the same words). Usually it's added because the editor involved didn't read the page through and missed that it was on the page, but sometimes they find it there and added it anyway. If the information is on the page once, don't add it in the trivia section. We've had a case before where the same bit of information was in a character's Personality, Abilities and Powers, History and Trivia sections. Information that is repeated so many times makes a page boring, as though desperate to have content regardless readers don't want to have to keep reading the same information over and over again. Please check the page through before editing so you are not repeating information, or if you know the information is already there - don't add it to the Trivia as if it's already on the page regardless, it's hardly "trivia" worthy.
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