Thread:Sannse/@comment-4618259-20140820232417/@comment-452-20140821160207

I've noticed over the last few years that Wikia Staff have had a tendency to flip-flop over "if" and "how" GUI elements can be added, in some cases denying that previous permission was ever granted. (edit: As opposed to the responsible statement "We recognise that you were previously given permission, but we have now changed our minds")

Last time I asked, it was allowed to add elements (edit: to the right rail, but never ever ever ever to the "On the Wiki" tab.) so long as they did not displace advertisements (at all), and did not take up too much space.

A prominent example, and the one I cited in my request, can be seen at http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/The_Doctor As you can see, there is a message added above the "Recent Wiki Activity" module, and a tweet list below the "Chat" module.

While it was never specified, I would follow the lead of that wiki and make sure your additions match the general look of the rest of the sidebar, and definitely not take up any more space that they do.

In the specific case of "adding a link to a chat on a different wiki", I would imagine that that might not be allowed because it's confusing. I would assume that a "join the chat" link would refer to the chat on the current wiki, not a different chat.

edit: By the strictest reading of the TOU, it is not allowed to alter anything, therefore Wikia Staff can deny any and all customisations they wish. It is only by their will that some customisation is allowed, and they are fully entitled to disable common.css and common.js completely, should they so wish.

So the answer to the question asked "Is it against the ToU..." is "yes". The better question is "Will Wikia Staff allow..."

Master Ceadeus 27, since your addition was a button to hide a default module, I'm not at all surprised it was removed. It was certainly a good idea though.