Made a few small contributions to consumerrights.wiki, adding some small grammar cleanups, granny rule* type clarifications, external links etc, in an attempt to help build a better information ecosystem for the layman internet user. This wiki not only tackles right to own issues, but also many of the anti-consumer practises we as privacy-advocates are familiar with, such as:
- Ecosystem lock-in
- Privacy invasions / security incidents
- The enshittication pipeline of big-tech
Hope to see y’all there give it a try! (no sign-up required)
*granny/senator rule (shortened for quicker reading)
The Wiki aims to be a widely accessible source where the general consumer can learn about the issues that affect them, and where relevant regulatory or political figures can be directed for a full explanation of the issues they have sight over. In general, a good rule of thumb to use when writing for the Wiki will be ‘would I be comfortable showing this article to my grandmother?’
This has two main implications:
- Avoid using inflammatory language
- Avoid unnecessary technical detail
Examples of unacceptable content includes:
- Strong and unfiltered language
- Deep dives into the technical functionality of a product at the center of an Incident
- Unsourced ‘facts’, and excessive use of disreputable sources
- The tone and language a Youtuber or disgruntled customer might use in a rant video or review
- Direct insults to specific individuals or companies, or direct attribution of malice to said individuals or companies
- This Wiki is not a place for righteous indignation - there are plenty of places on the internet to get mad about things, this is not one of them
We will be especially vigilant against potentially harmful content, and take strong action against users who:
- Advocate for direct action against malicious companies or individuals within articles themselves
- Add false or misleading information to the Wiki, particularly that which may be damaging to companies or individuals
- Invent sources or quotes
- Write articles which feature a blasé attitude toward the expression of extremely strong, or even violent, sentiment towards named individuals and companies
Source: Consumer Rights Wiki:Editorial guidelines - Consumer Rights Wiki