Roovet Articles:About
The free, curated encyclopedia for the overlooked
Roovet Articles documents people, businesses, organizations, and stories that mainstream sources often miss—written collaboratively and verifiably, with a focus on clarity, neutrality, and reliable citations.
Roovet Articles is a free, online reference that anyone can improve. Since its creation on October 25, 2016, it has grown into a wide-ranging knowledge base that’s continuously updated—often within minutes of new developments.
- Free to read, free to improve
- Neutral, source-based writing (no hype or opinions)
- Focus on under-documented topics and local significance
- Fast iteration: errors can be reverted, gaps can be filled
Articles emphasize verifiability over authorship: what’s written matters more than who writes it. Contributions should follow our [[Roovet_Articles:Content_guidelines|content guidelines]] and be supported by reliable, published sources.
- Encyclopedic scope. We document notable people, organizations, works, and events with lasting value.
- Neutral point of view. Attribute opinions; avoid hype. Facts beat adjectives.
- Verifiability. Significant claims require reliable, published sources with inline citations.
- Free to improve. Anyone can edit; consensus and sources guide outcomes.
- Respect. Especially for living people (BLP), we avoid unsourced or harmful material.
The community maintains additional guidelines and common-sense conventions. New editors don’t need to memorize them—start small, cite well, and ask questions on Talk pages.
A simple workflow
- Pick a topic that fits our scope or propose one via Requested articles.
- Gather sources: news articles, books, journals, official records, reputable profiles.
- Write neutrally with a clear lead and sections (Early life, Career, Works, Recognition, etc.).
- Cite every significant claim with
<ref>…</ref>and a References section. - Save and iterate. Other editors may improve structure, wording, and citations.
Quality checklist
- Lead explains who/what/why in 1–2 paragraphs
- Independent, reliable sources (not just self-published)
- No original research; opinions are attributed
- Clear categories; optional infobox for quick facts
- Images have appropriate rights and captions
Need help? Ask on the article’s Talk page or email article@roovet.com.
Extra care is required for living people. Use high-quality, independent sources—especially for contentious or potentially harmful claims. Remove unsourced negative material immediately. Avoid private details and treat minors and non-public figures with heightened caution.
Only upload media you have rights to use. Provide source/credit in the file page and a useful caption in the article. Logos or covers may qualify for fair use when strictly necessary; include a short rationale and prefer free alternatives when available.
See: Rights & licensing
Report concerns or takedowns: article@roovet.com
Who runs Roovet Articles?
Roovet Articles is part of the Roovet ecosystem. It’s maintained by volunteers and administrators who uphold the site’s principles and policies.
Can I write about my own company or myself?
Yes—with caution. Disclose conflicts of interest on the Talk page, stick to independent sources, and avoid promotional tone. Consider proposing edits on Talk for review.
How quickly are pages updated?
Edits go live immediately and can be improved or reverted quickly. For breaking topics, please add sources as you go and favor accuracy over speed.
What if I find an error or a sensitive issue?
Fix it with a reliable citation, or describe the issue on the Talk page. For urgent matters (privacy, defamation), email article@roovet.com.
Email the editorial team: article@roovet.com
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