CyberAcme is first and foremost an online encyclopedia which documents all things related to Marathon. However, as a means to that end, it also hosts a community of Marathon fans interested in helping build the wiki. Several social features such as talk pages, message walls and the Discord can be found around the wiki to facilitate discussions between users and promote a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
This page sets out a list of important aspects and qualities of CyberAcme, in the hope of discouraging people from using CyberAcme for incorrect purposes, or treating it as something it is not.
CyberAcme is free[edit]
CyberAcme is (and will always be) free for anyone to read and to edit. The site's aim is to provide all Marathon fans with an accurate and reliable source of information on the Marathon series, and it would betray this vision to lock any part of the wiki behind a pay-wall. As a result, we will strive to ensure that content will always be available for anyone to access and edit, free of charge.
CyberAcme is neutral[edit]
Although the same might not be true of its users, CyberAcme itself is neutral in all debates relating to the Marathon series. It does not take sides in any conflicts between different users or groups in the Marathon community, because its purpose is simply to document the franchise as an unbiased observer. This attitude is reflected in its articles, which should not convey opinions, only facts.
Furthermore, our articles should be neutral from an in-universe perspective as well. Articles should not glorify individual factions or people, nor should they vilify others. Taking a side in the fictional conflicts of the Marathon universe would only damage the wiki's ability to properly document them, and hence result in a less accurate account of events for readers.
Note that this stance does not govern how users communicate in the social sections of CyberAcme. Discussion of all topics relating to Marathon is encouraged through those channels, to promote mutual understanding and civility between fans of differing opinions.
CyberAcme is uncensored[edit]
While CyberAcme itself is written in a formal and informative style, the Marathon series often deals with subjects that are sensitive in nature, and could be interpreted as offensive, inappropriate or otherwise disturbing. Some examples of such topics would be genocide, rape, and prostitution, in the case it appears in the series. CyberAcme does not censor information on these topics, as it would compromise the wiki's ability to fully document the franchise.
Additionally, expletives, which are often used in the Marathon games, are not censored on the wiki, and are permitted in use on CyberAcme's many social features (provided it isn't excessive).
CyberAcme is fan-made[edit]
The Marathon series is a trademarked property of Bungie. Meanwhile, CyberAcme is completely fan-made and is not in any way affiliated with Sony, Bungie or any of the studios who have contributed to the series. CyberAcme does not claim ownership of the copyrighted content hosted on the wiki.
As a result of this, CyberAcme has no authority in how the Marathon game is created or run. Hence, any requests that we change features of the game will be treated as spam.
CyberAcme is completely legal[edit]
- Main article: Copyrights
CyberAcme is completely within the law in its operation. CyberAcme, or more accurately its contributors, assert that all content uploaded to the site falls within the purview of fair use under United States copyright law.
In short, there is no reason to worry about incurring legal ramifications by reading or contributing to the wiki. CyberAcme operates within the law; it has never run into legal problems and likely never will.