[WikiEN-l] quick question: different policies for different namespaces?

[MacGyverMagic/Mgm]

If a questioner doesn't mind, answering a question by original research on
the reference desk is fine, and while it would be helpful to be verifiable,
it's not required. In this case what you're looking for is mentioned in the
policies you're talking about. They say they apply to articles specifically.

Mgm


On 12/13/06, Steve Summit <scs at eskimo.com> wrote:
>
> Can someone remind me where it's stated how our policies are
> applied differently for different namespaces, and how many of
> those differences there are?  I'm pretty sure the rules for talk
> pages are different, but are there also significant differences
> between "project" pages and the main namespace (i.e. ns:0)?
>
> (I ask because I'm becoming embroiled in a delightful -- not! --
> tempest-in-a-teapot over proposed sweeping new policies for the
> Reference Desks, and one of the sticking points seems to be the
> extent to which core policies such as WP:NOR and WP:V should be
> applied there.  But I mention this only for information; I'm not
> trying to extend the RD debate to this mailing list.)
>
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