F4 Wiki Contributor Guide

Purpose

The F4 Wiki exists to document GD&T standards and how F4 interprets and validates them. Contributions are welcome and reviewed before they become public.

Who can contribute

Guests: read-only.
New users: can propose edits and new pages; all submissions require approval.
Verified contributors: can propose edits and new pages; their submissions receive priority in the review queue.
Moderators: full permissions (approve/publish, manage users, handle abuse).

How to contribute

Edit existing pages using VisualEditor or wikitext.
Create new pages in the correct namespace:
- `GDT:` for standards reference content.
- `F4:` for product-specific interpretation and validation behavior.
Use templates for consistency:
- `Template:GDT Infobox`
- `Template:GDT Example`
- `Template:F4 Behavior`
Add the appropriate categories so pages appear in navigation.
Cross-link related pages (example: `GDT:Position` links to `F4:Position Validation`).

Review workflow

All edits and new pages require approval.
The approved revision is the version shown to the public by default.
Reviewers prioritize verified contributors, then review all remaining submissions in order received.

Content standards

Keep a neutral, instructional tone.
Separate standards reference from F4-specific behavior.
Include examples and common mistakes where helpful.
Only upload images or content you own or have permission to use.

Attribution

Page history shows all revisions and contributors.
Initial authorship should be credited on the page (infobox or footer).

Abuse and escalation

Spam and abuse are removed.
Escalation and enforcement are handled by F4 staff using standard procedures.

License

See `F4_Wiki:License` for the full content license and reuse rules.