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Before I joined this forum (5 May 2008) Articles that were not fanfictional and not canon (Or "Fancruft" for short) were frowned apon. Such articles like shipping articles were not allowed and fan discussions were limited to the Fandom forum. Fan Articles in the Mainspace were not allowed. (Mainspace where all SNN articles are) Due to not really having anything to do with canon Sonic and that Sonic News Network is for accurate information that benefits Sonic fans.

However ever since I joined, I believe that Fan Articles should be permitted!

The point

When I first joined, my first Mainspace article was 'Sonic Fan Characters', this got attention because since it was about fan characters. I have presented my points and reasons why I believe it is worthy to remain mainspace article and not forum. (While fan characters are fictional, they are, by fact "fan characters" of Sonic relation). Right now I am Head of the Forums, I believe this grant me power to move my article as a mainspace article, backed up with the added poll in my favour. The only reason I have not done this yet because I am still waiting for the concent to do this and fear it will be a long wait until someone brings the fanon matter settled.

of course not just writting this all for one single article.

I really do believe that some fancruft is worthy of mainspace articles. Some fan characters who have been benefitial to the fan community and fan games that have our love. I am talking about the fancruft that is of importance to the fandom in general, after all while such shipping as KnuxRouge may not be canon due to both characters living different lives. It is still benefitial to the fans interest as well as initiated by the attention of 2 canon characters.

I had simular discussions with other members on this permit (SLJ, Fairfield and Kagi) on a variety on fanbased issues. One of the problems we worried about is those who will consider this a right to have fan articles of any old fancruft on the mainspace. After considering I have finally come to a conclusion and suggestion on how to over come this.

Fancraft Admins

So I believe that certain Fan Articles should be allowed on Mainspace, not all of them. I believe there should be some conditions fan articles should meet to be a mainspace article. I haven't written them out yet, but an idea is some voluntary or promoted Admins to check over fan articles for approval. It will be a bit of a hassle since granting the Fan Article permission will means a small boost in Mainspace page numbers, but if there are those who share the same thoughts as I do and want to be a Fancraft Admin, then with the set conditions that must be uphold along with a large quantidy of Fancraft Admins it should be easier to control.

I know very well of our Sister Wiki, Sonic Fanon Wiki but for articles that are not approved Fanon Admins can ask page authors to consider it an alternative.

My last request

That the templates {{Fanfic}} and {{Fanon}} should be combined and used by Fancraft Admins.

--Mystic Monkey 03:02, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

um, Mystic, I've been waiting to do any kind of request for awhile, but could I ask to be a nominate for a "fanon admin" like you are saying? I'm sure that I'm capable of deciding whether or not fanfic is mainspace-acceptable (for ex. the popular sonic flash game is worthy but not a user fan character)--Milotheechidna 03:27, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

Well, the point on this topic is to be permitted to finally accept fan articles on the main-space and for this order of admins to keep it under control and in check. I am more an Extra Help Admin so prefer permission by Runner-Up High Quality Standing Users and Admins. As a Voluntary support-admin I try not to over-step my lines and be as helpful and supportive to all, but would really like a 'Yes' or 'No' by now for fan articles in mainspace, especially my first article to return as mainspace.--Mystic Monkey 17:20, 17 August 2009 (UTC)

I guess I could volunteer as a Fancraft Moderator--Milotheechidna 16:53, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Thats Appreciated. The more mods helping out, the more easier it would be control if Fan Articles are accepted.--Mystic Monkey 17:10, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

I think that Fanfic could be acceptable in mainspace, we just need to make preparations, like templates, and categories. Then after that I think Fanfic will fit perfectly in SNN mainspace. Please Note:I am just a user, not an admin --Shadow the Hedgehog ^{Befriend me... Or perish at my feet!} 19:06, 20 August 2009 (UTC)