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Any user may adopt a timeline that has been abandoned by its author(s). This policy outlines the procedure for adopting a timeline, which is managed and enforced by the TSPTF.

It is a policy of the Wiki that a timeline is owned by its author, and only the author(s) or people they approve of can add or revise it. However, if the original author is unable to continue work on their project, the timeline may be adopted by a different user, transferring ownership and all creative control to them.

The author can informally transfer ownership of the timeline and notify the TSPTF, or they can put it up for adoption. A timeline can also be considered adoptable if it hasn't been edited in a long time. If a user wishes to adopt a timeline, they must put up a request following the procedure below. The new author should keep the original author’s intent in mind, in addition to following the standard Wiki Conventions.

If you post an adoption request and it is not responded to in a timely manner, you may nudge the admins by posting a reminder to TSPTF talk page or any admin on Discord.

How to put a timeline up for adoption[]

If the author(s) already knows someone who they want to pass ownership to, they can work it out informally and simply notify the change to any member of the TSPTF.

The author(s) of a timeline can put the timeline up for adoption by adding the adoption banner to the top of the portal page.  Just add {{ofa}} to the top of the page and the timeline will be open for adoption. The author(s) can freely add or remove the timeline from adoption whenever they see fit. They cannot impose any conditions on adoption; however, the content of their timeline is automatically protected under QSS. Timelines marked as open for a adoption are organized under the Adoption Category.

Once something is adopted, the previous author(s) forfeit all authority or creative control from the project. Future attempts to edit the adopted work (vandalism) or coercing the new author(s) (bullying) is subject to punishment where appropriate. That being said, the previous author(s) can report violations of QSS to the TSPTF.

Inactive Timelines[]

If a timeline hasn't been edited in a long time, then it is considered to be adoptable by default. There is no hard limit of how long it takes for a timeline to be considered inactive, so it is up to interpretation. For this reason, all timelines on the Wiki should be considered potentially adoptable, and the Adoption Category should be taken as merely a guide.

If a user is banned and they have not requested their content to be deleted, then their timelines are adoptable by default. The banned user can still approve or disapprove requests by a designated proxy.

Content within a Community Timeline[]

In some community timelines, it is customary that individual nations or articles are under the jurisdiction of different authors. So if an author becomes inactive, their content can also be adopted by a different member of that same sub-community. Community timelines can organize their own rules and policies related to adoption, and do not need to post a request here.

How to adopt a timeline[]

If a user wishes to adopt someone's timeline, it is highly recommended to first try to contact that author(s) directly, and work it out informally. Bear in mind that many users can be more easily reached via Discord or other social media, rather than their talk page. Otherwise, to adopt a timeline you must do all of the following:

  1. Notify the author(s) of your intention to adopt the timeline. The timeline author(s) has up to two weeks to voice disapproval.  
  2. Post an adoption request in the section below
  3. Receive approval below from any member of the TSPTF

Additional rules:

  • For a Solo Timeline, the notification must be on the author’s talk page. For Community Timelines, the notification must be on the talk page of the timeline's portal page.
  • Once you have posted your request either the original author (only one needs to respond in the case of multiple authors) and/or a TSPTF member will respond approving or denying your request. There is no voting, other users editing in this field will be reverted.
  • If the timeline author(s) have not responded to the request after two weeks, it is assumed to be an approval. Adoption requires both TSPTF approval and no objection from the original author.
  • Although there is no voting, the request can be discussed in the discussion section. The prospective adopter should demonstrate an intimate knowledge about the timeline, and a positive appreciation for the core themes and elements that define the timeline's narrative. They should also demonstrate a sufficient amount of background knowledge in the field that the timeline focuses on.
  • The same timeline may not be requested by the same user within the last six months.
  • If the adoption procedure was done incorrectly, then the adoption is nullified as if it never happened. Any accidental vandalism caused from a misunderstood adoption is waived from punishment, but still reverted.

QSS[]

Although change to existing canon can be done to improve the overall timeline once adopted, keep in mind the guideline of Quod Scripsi Scripsi (QSS), meaning "What I have written, I have written." This means respecting the original vision of the author and the spirit of the existing timeline, and making an effort to preserve the original author’s ideas, if possible.

Adopting a timeline should only be done when you feel you have a specific need to improve this timeline in particular, not just because you want to explore its POD or use its name. If this is not the case for you, instead consider creating a new timeline with the same or similar POD, rather than adopting an existing timeline.

  • Always make a good-faith effort to honor and maintain earlier work of others: add, don't subtract.
  • Ask yourself, "If the missing user did suddenly reappear, would they be happy to see somebody using their stuff in this way, or would they be angry that it's all distorted?"
  • The TSPTF reserves the right to revoke a user's adoption of a timeline if these principles are being broken egregiously.

Request Template[]

Please copy and paste this format for your own nomination:

===[[Title of Timeline]]===
*Current author:
* How long it’s been inactive:
* A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline:
*Requester: ~~~~
*Approval:
*Discussion

Current Adoption Requests[]

Adoption requests should be posted and discussed in this section.

Great Nuclear War[]

  • Current author: Therubbleoroursins
  • How long it’s been inactive: since 2018(approx.)
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: This timeline has been on my radar for the past couple of days, and frankly is dying for a good bit of TLC. I plan to change much of the timeline, to bring it up to the standards of 1983:Doomsday, while still keeping the general feel of the timeline.
  • Requester: Messrs Bobblehat and Sons Ltd. (Business Enquiries) 15:05, 17 November 2022 (UTC 0)
  • Approval: Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 01:50, 15 March 2023 (UTC)
  • Discussion

2000: Y2K[]

  • Current author: ThatAlternateHistoryLad5
  • How long it’s been inactive: 1.5 months
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: First I would like to write a few articles about the POD and its immediate aftermath. Then I would like to write up the history after the POD to current events since it is a live timeline. Last I would focus on writing articles about the people in the timeline
  • Requester: Tj7820 (talk) 16:39, 28 June 2022 (UTC)
  • Approval:
    • As it seems the original creator of said timeline has recently given her approval to your request, I will personally affirm to the nod of her. FirstStooge (talk) 06:45, 25 July 2022 (UTC)
  • Discussion
    • Let me share my opinion on this request. As the owner-creator of such timeline (Rosie) is still active, it will be better to work on adoption process with them directly. I can see you have reached out to her directly, but is still not responded until now. That no-response itself is can be considered as either disapproval or rejection from the owner-creator, considering that she is still around (and even recently had wrote out an adoption proposal of her own right below your). If the said user has shown her disapproval ever since, I believe we can not consider your adoption request proposed here since it can infringe the very right of original creator of the timeline. Let us wait until she responds about your request first before it got redirected to the hands of administrators. Thank you. FirstStooge (talk) 01:04, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

I've been thinkin' about adopting 2000: Y2K. Can I? - JaydenCreepypasta2009 08:49, May 5th, 2023

Jesse and Elvis Presley - Kings of Rock and Roll[]

  • Current author: Smoggy80
  • How long it’s been inactive: 8 years
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: My plan is to merge it into my other timeline, Nihon no heiwa, as a minor POD. My main plan is to continue the story that the original author had written past 1956, when it is said that the records sold beyond their expectations. Like, maybe the Presley brothers start travelling around the world, as their popularity spreads throughout the world. Elvis doesn't die in 1977, as the two brothers continue making records until they officially resign from the stage in the late 1980s to become a writer (Elvis) and a politician (Jesse).
  • Requester: ThatAlternateHistoryLad5 (talk) 16:21, 24 July 2022 (UTC)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion

When the Leaves Come Out[]

  • Current author: Alpherra
  • How long it’s been inactive: Almost a month
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: It's an interesting premise, though currently it's nothing more than a few paragraphs of text and nothing more. My main plan is to continue the story in a way that both stays true to the already-written lore while expanding it even further.
  • Requester: K3Three (talk) 11:02, 21 August 2022 (UTC)
  • Approval: The original author has already approved it Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 13:25, 22 August 2022 (UTC)
  • Discussion:

Pax Britannia[]

  • Current author: Oberst Herr Shultz
  • How long it’s been inactive: 1 Year
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: I have plans to add events after the end of this timeline, Effects on world wars, Allies, Etc. In general Expanding on the possibilities of the timeline.
  • Requester: Robloxfan293 8:23, 21 August 2022 (EST)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion

Olympus is Falling[]

  • Current author:User:Viva la America!
  • The timeline was recently put up for adoption, and I request I be allowed to adopt it formally.
  • Though it was only recently put up for adoption, early this same month.
  • Requester: User:Liberty & Prosperity For Eternity~ /Viva la France 8:48, January 2023 (EST)

Impact of '82[]

2010: Doomsday[]

The Three Musketeers of Europe[]

  • Current author:User:ThatAlternateHistoryLad5
  • How long it’s been inactive:ca. 7 months
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: I found the Timeline recently, and since it's open for adoption, I thought it would be great to expand it, especially since there isn't a lot of material currently and a lot of the links don't work. My plan is to expand on what's already there while not taking away from the original author's vision.
  • Requester:User:Shiny_Agumon01:30, 18 August 2023 (UTC)
  • Approval: Approved Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 01:34, 18 August 2023 (UTC)
  • Discussion

Radical River[]

  • Current author: User:WhiteChocolateFan
  • How long it’s been inactive: approximately 3 months
  • A few sentences describing the user's intention for expanding the timeline: I want to clarify points of the timeline that are not clear, professionalise the overall appearance, and add to the timeline, especially on how the secession and breakdown of democracy happened in Mississippi, as I suggested to the current author. As per the request of the current author in our discussion, I will also standardise the format of Nation infoboxes to the NationBox template, and neutralise the tone of the timeline's pages, whilst keeping the original lore.
  • Requester: 56hytpor (talk) 14:13, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
  • Approval: Approved Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 14:37, 20 August 2023 (UTC)
  • Discussion

Third Time's the Charm[]

All hail the Fürher![]

An Alternate History Timeline[]

An Alternate History Timeline[]

  • Current author: TheBestBolt
  • How long it’s been inactive: roughly a month
  • I want to expand this tl because it had so much potential
  • Requester:TheRealTaxiDriver (talk) 19:00, 20 January 2024 (UTC)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion:

13 Fallen Stars[]

  • Current author: Mitro
  • How long it’s been inactive: Over a year and a half
  • This timeline has been around since 2011, yet there is only 18 pages, and I wish to expand on this project and write it to its full potential.
  • Requester:Testingdummynumber55 (talk) January 28, 1:58 PM (CST)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion:

Monarchist World[]

  • Current author: PrivateAttorney
  • How long it’s been inactive: About 3 years and 2 months
  • Another older timeline, been around since 2015 and has barely had much major work put into it, and I think I can expand this project alongside the "13 Fallen Stars".
  • Requester:Testingdummynumber55 (talk) January 28, 1:58 PM (CST)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion:
    • There isn't a notification on the user's talk page about the adoption Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 20:06, 28 January 2024 (UTC)
    • I've just left a notification on the user's talk page, however, this user has not been active since 2017, so I don't expect a respond. - User:Testingdummynumber55 User talk:Testingdummynumber55 (January 28 2024, 3:41 PM CST)
    • For a historically significant timeline I don't believe the description of future plans is enough to deserve an approval Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 06:37, 29 January 2024 (UTC)
    • If you need more reasons, then i'd be glad to provide them. I believe this timeline has alot more potential then was put into it, the idea of a monarchist world and the alien space bats involved in this timeline make it interesting, and with my contributions to Untitled (Republic of Oregon / Malta, plus many PODS), I believe that I could continue this timeline to fit the image that the original creator has intended. Some of my plans include to expand on the African monarchies, such as Mali, Zimbabwe, and add some new nations for monarchies, such as the Kingdom of the Kongo, the Kingdom of Kush, and the Sokoto Caliphate. Alongside, I can write extensive lore for the United States and the colonization of the United States, alongside European history, such as the Survival of the Tsar, the failure of the Russian and French revolutions, and the balkanization of various states into kingdoms such as the Aceh or the Rykuku. - Testingdummynumber55 1:15 PM CST, 29 January 2024
    • What reason would there be to use this timeline specifically instead of putting these ideas into an original timeline? It appears that the only thing you have in common is the general preference for monarchism Oh, I didn't mean to push that button!Oh, well leave a message I guess 00:20, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Hamaara 1857[]

  • current author: Bender123
  • How long since inactive: Since 2017
  • Seems a little under-researched and needs a lot of TLC. No major works yet, also seems to be a little improbable.Current author is not online for 4 years.
  • Requester:1857q1at (talk) March 11,11:14 am (UTC)
  • Approval:
  • Discussion:
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