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Simple, English-language file names improve our wiki's ranking in search engines, and drive more traffic to our site. It is better to use something clear like Dalek Annual 1976.jpg, rather than the awfully useless 34092 1463348074399 1554413376 1132859 4557396 n.jpg
This is not something that was known when this wiki first started, so unfortunately you will find many examples of the latter type of file naming. However, please make an effort to create any new files with common-sense, English words that accurately describe the main subjects of the picture.
Profanity typically shouldn't be in file names
Please note that while swear words are "common-sense, English words", they should be avoided in titles. Quite apart from any puritanical rationale, certain, sexually-charged profanities will simply mislead people performing Google searches. We don't want to attract people to the site because we've used inappropriate anatomical slang in a picture's title! [1]
Correct spelling errors quickly
Please don't let spelling errors persist in file names. For example, if you upload an image to the name Teh Dcotor's TARDIS in 42.jpg please immediately add {{spelt|The Doctor's TARDIS in 42}} to the file page, and an admin will correct the issue.
Consequences for policy violations
Pictures in violation of this guideline may be deleted, or renamed, without warning. Users who repeatedly violate by uploading files with gibberish names may be blocked.