Submission guidelines for pages in /proprietary
When writing (or reviewing) an item that should be posted in a
file in the /proprietary
section, please respect the following guidelines:
- Read the article in its entirety.
- Be clear and concise.
- Try to focus on the key point of the article, and how it relates
to the category it belongs.
- Talk about facts, not opinions, sentiments nor speculations.
- Talk about programs, not services nor devices. However, when a
nonfree program depends on service(s) or device(s) to run, mention
it.
- Don't quote the article sentences, but reformulate it to make our
point visible.
- Emphasize the fact that the injustice is a consequence of the
program being nonfree (so users don't control it and can't modify
it). For example: first, describe the malicious functionality, then,
highlight the user's inability to bypass it.
- When an entry belongs to multiple categories you can write a
slightly changed version for each category —if needed— so
that it highlights the aspect that relates to that particular
category.
- Try to word the text in a way that respects the core values of
free software (such as using
certain expressions with care), and clarify any serious
misconceptions spread by the article.
- Ask the GNU webmasters
<webmasters@gnu.org> (or
via our discuss mailing list) if there are any doubts.