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Explicit Guidelines

2026-03-23T05:52:16Z

Gizmo: Added two sections to explicit guidelines: One for source thumbnails and another for what happens to a quote when it gets marked explicit.

== Quote Content ==
Quotes that contain strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes must be marked '''Explicit''' upon submission. Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform. If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or [[ranked]] in any form.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance. Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.
{| class="wikitable"
!Type
!Allowed on TypeGG?
!Explicit?
!Notes
|-
|Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang
|Yes
|No
|Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
|Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language
|Yes
|'''Yes'''
|Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
|Graphic sexual content or pornography
|No
|—
|Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
|Violence or gore
|Sometimes
|'''Yes'''
|Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
|Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm
|Sometimes
|'''Yes'''
|May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
|Hate speech or slurs
|No
|—
|Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
|Drug/alcohol references
|Yes
|'''Yes'''
|Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

== Source Thumbnails ==
Source thumbnails follow the same rules as quote content, with the additional requirement that nudity of any kind is strictly forbidden. If a source thumbnail is deemed Explicit, then all quotes under that source are flagged as Explicit, even if the quote content itself is non-Explicit.

== What Happens to an Explicit Quote? ==
Explicit quotes have reduced visibility on TypeGG. Quotes flagged as Explicit ineligible for [[Quickplay]] or the [[Daily Quote]]. They can still be found in the Quote Browser and [[Soloplay]], provided you enable the "Explicit quotes" setting within the Quote Browser.

Rules

2026-03-22T11:09:48Z

Gizmo: Ai slop rule includes thumbnails

== General Rules ==

# '''Each player''' '''is permitted only one account'''. The account created upon initial registration is the sole account you may use. Creating multiple accounts or sharing account access with others for any reason is strictly prohibited.
# '''Cheating is forbidden.''' It is never allowed to use software, scripts, bots, macros, or automation tools to artificially enhance your typing speed, accuracy, or performance on '''''any''''' quote. Making temporary modifications to your keyboard layout or operating system to gain an advantage on specific quotes is considered cheating. If you think your hardware or software configuration is breaking the rules, consult the Keyboard Input Specification.
# '''All profile content must be non-explicit.''' Content on your profile page - including your profile picture, banner, and "About Me" section - must not contain explicit material. This rule also applies to multiplayer chat messages.

== Quote Submission Rules ==
These rules apply to '''all''' quotes on TypeGG, not just Ranked ones. For more in-depth rules on Ranked quotes, see the [[Ranked|Ranking Criteria]].

# '''Follow the explicit content guidelines.''' All quotes on TypeGG must adhere to the explicit content guidelines. Quotes that contain strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes must be flagged as "Explicit." Quotes that are pornographic, excessively violent, or promote hate are never permitted and will be removed. Quote thumbnails must always remain safe for work. For specific details, consult the [[Explicit Guidelines]].
# '''No AI slop.''' Content generated by AI - including the quote text, its source material, and thumbnail - is not permitted.

Rules

2026-03-22T10:20:46Z

Gizmo: Enhanced the rules. Added quote submission rules which links to ranking criteria and covers explicit guidelines. Wording on all rules is more thorough

== General Rules ==

# '''Each player''' '''is permitted only one account'''. The account created upon initial registration is the sole account you may use. Creating multiple accounts or sharing account access with others for any reason is strictly prohibited.
# '''Cheating is forbidden.''' It is never allowed to use software, scripts, bots, macros, or automation tools to artificially enhance your typing speed, accuracy, or performance on '''''any''''' quote. Making temporary modifications to your keyboard layout or operating system to gain an advantage on specific quotes is considered cheating. If you think your hardware or software configuration is breaking the rules, consult the Keyboard Input Specification.
# '''All profile content must be non-explicit.''' Content on your profile page - including your profile picture, banner, and "About Me" section - must not contain explicit material. This rule also applies to multiplayer chat messages.

== Quote Submission Rules ==
These rules apply to '''all''' quotes on TypeGG, not just Ranked ones. For more in-depth rules on Ranked quotes, see the [[Ranked|Ranking Criteria]].

# '''Follow the explicit content guidelines.''' All quotes on TypeGG must adhere to the explicit content guidelines. Quotes that contain strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes must be flagged as "Explicit." Quotes that are pornographic, excessively violent, or promote hate are never permitted and will be removed. Quote thumbnails must always remain safe for work. For specific details, consult the [[Explicit Guidelines]].
# '''No AI slop.''' Content generated by AI, including both the quote text and its source material, is not permitted.

Ranked

2026-03-21T10:07:44Z

Gizmo: /* Quotations: " ", ' ' */ Audio quotes with dialogue containing two or more characters require labels. Changed formatting for the prose/stanza form example. Added links to labels

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) Dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>
* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line Breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

==== Quotations: " ", ' ' ====
Quotations in a book usually indicate dialogue between two or more characters, with the exception of internal monologue. A passage of text surrounded by quotations in a book may be uploaded without quotations if there is a [[Labels|label]] for the character(s) 'who spoke' the quote. Both examples below are acceptable:

[[File:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.png|border|423x423px]]

Example of full quote:

[Dumbledore]: Call him Voldemort, Harry. Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.

Example of partial quote:

[Dumbledore]: Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:<blockquote>I am falling⏎

I am fading⏎

I am drowning⏎

Help me to breathe<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref></blockquote><blockquote>I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref></blockquote>Audio quotes that contains dialogue between two or more characters must include [[labels]].

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

=== Repetition ===
Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow. Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Quotes that contain a repeating phrase that—when removed—drops the length below 50 characters are disqualified.

Below are quotes unranked for being too repetitive.<blockquote>And you were my whole life, you were my whole life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/aywmwly_2718</ref>

Why do you ask why do I ask why do you ask why do I ask?<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/wdyawdi_2123</ref>

How to break up, how to break up⏎Don't know how to break up<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htbuhtb_7976</ref>

Now put it on the lid. No the lid. The lid. The lid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/npiotln_2617</ref>

I'm something to live for, I'm something to die for.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/istlfis_7376</ref>

That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tltltwa_6699</ref>

Honey, I know, I know, I know, times are changing.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/hikikik_5370</ref></blockquote>Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

=== Redundant Quotes ===
To promote a diverse ranked quote pool, submissions should not overlap significantly with existing content. Any quote containing 50% or more consecutive text from another quote will be unranked. The following two quotes are examples that share too much content, and the former was unranked accordingly.
<blockquote>
For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_3209</ref>

For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_4251</ref>
</blockquote>

=== Incomplete Sentences ===
Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters. The following are quotes unranked for being incomplete:
<blockquote>
to say about this one. It is possible, but stupid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tsatoii_6014</ref>

Girls who possess the souls of warships from years past,<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/gwptsow_6603</ref>
</blockquote>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Labels

2026-03-21T09:53:25Z

Gizmo: Created page that explains what labels are, how you add them to quotes, and in what ways they can be used

[[File:Avatar Labels Example.png|thumb|406x406px|This quote<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/bsntwab_2841</ref> uses labels to indicate the lines each character delivers.]]
Labels provide visual context for quotes without being part of the dialogue itself. They are primarily used to identify speakers in dialogue or denote specific sections of a song.

Labels appear greyed-out in the left margin of the quote and are not typed by the player.

== Adding Labels to Quote Submissions ==
[[File:Labels notation example.png|thumb|357x357px|For easier editing, labels are automatically assigned unique colors. Note that any white space after the colon is ignored.]]
To add a label, insert <code>[]:</code> at the beginning of a line and place the label content inside the brackets. In the example above, the first line of the quote submission text box would look like this:

<code>[Mai]:Yeah, who are you angry at, Zuko?⏎</code>

== Appropriate Usage of Labels ==
Labels are required for ranked quotes that contain dialogue between two or more characters.

Below are additional examples of ways labels can be used:

* Song sections, such as Verse 1, Chorus 1, Bridge, etc: https://typegg.io/solo/oacwmit_5529
* Numbered lists: https://typegg.io/solo/tmptbsa_6938
* The chapter name: https://typegg.io/solo/ithitrd_9622

File:Labels notation example.png

2026-03-21T08:17:28Z

Gizmo:

Example from atla quote showing what labels actually look like in the quote submission window

File:Avatar Labels Example.png

2026-03-21T07:49:51Z

Gizmo:

Second example of labels using a quote from avatar the last airbender

https://typegg.io/solo/bsntwab_2841

File:Star wars section labels example.png

2026-03-21T07:31:34Z

Gizmo:

Example quote showing section labels

https://typegg.io/solo/yabiiut_7826

File:Avatar The Last Airbender Labels Example.png

2026-03-21T07:21:50Z

Gizmo:

Example showing labels in use

Ranked

2026-03-10T20:01:01Z

Gizmo: /* Redundant Quotes */ fixed block quote formatting

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) Dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>
* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line Breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

=== Repetition ===
Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow. Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Quotes that that contain a repeating phrase that—when removed—drops the length below 50 characters are disqualified.
Below are quotes unranked for being too repetitive.<blockquote>And you were my whole life, you were my whole life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/aywmwly_2718</ref>

Why do you ask why do I ask why do you ask why do I ask?<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/wdyawdi_2123</ref>

How to break up, how to break up⏎Don't know how to break up<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htbuhtb_7976</ref>

Now put it on the lid. No the lid. The lid. The lid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/npiotln_2617</ref>

I'm something to live for, I'm something to die for.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/istlfis_7376</ref>

That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tltltwa_6699</ref>

Honey, I know, I know, I know, times are changing.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/hikikik_5370</ref></blockquote>Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

=== Redundant Quotes ===
To promote a diverse ranked quote pool, submissions should not overlap significantly with existing content. Any quote containing 50% or more consecutive text from another quote will be unranked. The following two quotes are examples that share too much content, and the former was unranked accordingly.
<blockquote>
For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_3209</ref>

For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_4251</ref>
</blockquote>

=== Incomplete Sentences ===
Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters. The following are quotes unranked for being incomplete:
<blockquote>
to say about this one. It is possible, but stupid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tsatoii_6014</ref>

Girls who possess the souls of warships from years past,<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/gwptsow_6603</ref>
</blockquote>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2026-03-10T19:59:12Z

Gizmo: /* Criterion 5 */ Redundant quotes section added, if a quote is submitted that overlaps 50% or more with another quote, it will be unranked, gave an example

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) Dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>
* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line Breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

=== Repetition ===
Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow. Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Quotes that that contain a repeating phrase that—when removed—drops the length below 50 characters are disqualified.
Below are quotes unranked for being too repetitive.<blockquote>And you were my whole life, you were my whole life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/aywmwly_2718</ref>

Why do you ask why do I ask why do you ask why do I ask?<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/wdyawdi_2123</ref>

How to break up, how to break up⏎Don't know how to break up<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htbuhtb_7976</ref>

Now put it on the lid. No the lid. The lid. The lid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/npiotln_2617</ref>

I'm something to live for, I'm something to die for.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/istlfis_7376</ref>

That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tltltwa_6699</ref>

Honey, I know, I know, I know, times are changing.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/hikikik_5370</ref></blockquote>Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

=== Redundant Quotes ===
To promote a diverse ranked quote pool, submissions should not overlap significantly with existing content. Any quote containing 50% or more consecutive text from another quote will be unranked. The following two quotes are examples that share too much content, and the former was unranked accordingly.<blockquote>For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_3209</ref>

For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/fytdbgy_4251</ref></blockquote>

=== Incomplete Sentences ===
Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters. The following are quotes unranked for being incomplete:
<blockquote>
to say about this one. It is possible, but stupid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tsatoii_6014</ref>

Girls who possess the souls of warships from years past,<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/gwptsow_6603</ref>
</blockquote>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2026-02-02T23:47:06Z

Gizmo: /* Incomplete Sentences */ basic formatting

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) Dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>
* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line Breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

=== Repetition and Redundancy ===
Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy. Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Quotes that that contain a repeating phrase that—when removed—drops the length below 50 characters are disqualified.
Below are quotes unranked for being too repetitive or redundant.<blockquote>And you were my whole life, you were my whole life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/aywmwly_2718</ref>

Why do you ask why do I ask why do you ask why do I ask?<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/wdyawdi_2123</ref>

How to break up, how to break up⏎Don't know how to break up<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htbuhtb_7976</ref>

Now put it on the lid. No the lid. The lid. The lid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/npiotln_2617</ref>

I'm something to live for, I'm something to die for.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/istlfis_7376</ref>

That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tltltwa_6699</ref>

Honey, I know, I know, I know, times are changing.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/hikikik_5370</ref></blockquote>Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

=== Incomplete Sentences ===
Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters. The following are quotes unranked for being incomplete:
<blockquote>
to say about this one. It is possible, but stupid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tsatoii_6014</ref>

Girls who possess the souls of warships from years past,<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/gwptsow_6603</ref>
</blockquote>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2026-02-02T23:37:05Z

Gizmo: /* Criterion 5 */ Added real examples of quotes removed for repetition/redundancy. Added examples of quotes removed for being incomplete. Did some minor structural tweaks in other places

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) Dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>
* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line Breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

=== Repetition and Redundancy ===
Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy. Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Quotes that that contain a repeating phrase that—when removed—drops the length below 50 characters are disqualified.
Below are quotes unranked for being too repetitive or redundant.<blockquote>And you were my whole life, you were my whole life.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/aywmwly_2718</ref>

Why do you ask why do I ask why do you ask why do I ask?<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/wdyawdi_2123</ref>

How to break up, how to break up⏎Don't know how to break up<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htbuhtb_7976</ref>

Now put it on the lid. No the lid. The lid. The lid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/npiotln_2617</ref>

I'm something to live for, I'm something to die for.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/istlfis_7376</ref>

That's life, that's life, that's what all the people say.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tltltwa_6699</ref>

Honey, I know, I know, I know, times are changing.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/hikikik_5370</ref></blockquote>Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

=== Incomplete Sentences ===
Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters. The following are quotes unranked for being incomplete:<blockquote>to say about this one. It is possible, but stupid.<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/tsatoii_6014</ref>

Girls who possess the souls of warships from years past,<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/gwptsow_6603</ref></blockquote>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2026-01-30T22:12:21Z

Gizmo: Removed explicit guidelines from ranked page. Swapped criteria 2 and 3: ASCII normalization is more related to faithful-adaptation and the published work rule seems more fundamental so I put it higher on the list.

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section. Ranked quotes must meet the [[Explicit Guidelines]] like all quotes on TypeGG.

There are six criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Use only ASCII characters, or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters.

== Criterion 6 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

Labels for non English character names must be romanised.

===Songs===
Only songs from the following sources below may be uploaded without needing permission from staff:
* Spotify
* Apple Music

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Main Page

2026-01-30T21:58:29Z

Gizmo: /* Rules & Guide for Fair Play */ Added link to explicit guidelines on home page

= Welcome to the TypeGG Wiki =
The open knowledge base covering all things related to '''[https://typegg.io TypeGG.io]''' — a free-to-play competitive speedtyping platform.

----

== Getting started ==
Essential articles to help you begin using TypeGG.

* TBD

== Gameplay ==
All modes of play (casual or competitive) offered on the TypeGG platform.

* [[Solo (TBD)]]
* [[Quickplay (TBD)]]
* [[Daily Quote]]

== Performance, Stats & Leaderboards ==
How your play is measured, tracked, and compared with others.

* [[Metrics: nWPM, Accuracy, XP, Performance Points (pp) TBD]]

== Rules & Guide for Fair Play ==
What’s expected of users, guidelines, and how things are moderated.

* [[Rules]]
* [[Explicit Guidelines]]
* [[Ranked]]

== Official Discord ==
The official TypeGG Discord community.

* [https://discord.com/invite/64v955z TypeGG Discord]

== For Developers & Contributors ==
Resources for those who want to build on or contribute to TypeGG.

* [https://api.typegg.io/v1/docs Public API]
* [https://github.com/typegg-io/eggert-bot Discord Bot]

Explicit Guidelines

2026-01-30T21:57:40Z

Gizmo: Moved the explicit guidelines out of ranked submission guidelines

Quotes that contain strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes must be marked '''Explicit''' upon submission. Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform. If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or [[ranked]] in any form.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance. Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.
{| class="wikitable"
!Type
!Allowed on TypeGG?
!Explicit?
!Notes
|-
|Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang
|Yes
|No
|Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
|Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language
|Yes
|'''Yes'''
|Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
|Graphic sexual content or pornography
|No
|—
|Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
|Violence or gore
|Sometimes
|'''Yes'''
|Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
|Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm
|Sometimes
|'''Yes'''
|May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
|Hate speech or slurs
|No
|—
|Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
|Drug/alcohol references
|Yes
|'''Yes'''
|Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

Ranked

2026-01-23T19:50:39Z

Gizmo: /* Indentation: ⇥ */ Increased picture size for indentation example and changed the text to say following "instead" of "below."

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section.

There are seven criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Use only ASCII characters (except Tab), or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Explicit quotes must be correctly flagged and appropriate for the platform.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The following example, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless|370x370px]]

==== Line breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters.

== Criterion 6 ==
''Explicit quotes must be flagged and appropriate for the platform.''

Submitters must mark a quote as '''Explicit''' if it contains strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes.
Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance.
Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Allowed on TypeGG? !! Explicit? !! Notes
|-
| Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang || Yes || No || Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
| Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
| Graphic sexual content or pornography || No || — || Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
| Violence or gore || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
| Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
| Hate speech or slurs || No || — || Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
| Drug/alcohol references || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

'''In short:''' Explicit quotes must be flagged correctly and remain within reasonable bounds of mature content.
If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or ranked in any form.

== Criterion 7 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2026-01-23T19:48:27Z

Gizmo: Moved line breaks to Criterion 4, added indentation and text styling with proper examples. Added "incomplete text" to Criterion 5.

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section.

There are seven criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Use only ASCII characters (except Tab), or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.
# Explicit quotes must be correctly flagged and appropriate for the platform.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Board Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, including any and all formatting where applicable, except for ASCII normalization.

==== Indentation: ⇥ ====
First-line indentation must ''always'' be met with a tab character (⇥). The example below, when transcribed, becomes "'''⇥'''But the children could..."<ref>https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Growth-of-the-Soil-by-Knut-Hamsun.pdf

https://typegg.io/solo/btccton_9651</ref>
[[File:Growth of soil p. 74.png|alt=An excerpt from the book Growth of Soil by Knut Hamsun reading: But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.|frameless]]

==== Line breaks: ⏎ ====
A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎⇥You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎⇥Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

==== Text Styling: '''Bold''', ''Italic'', Underline ====
Text styling is mandatory in order for quote to remain true to the source material. The below example, when transcribed, becomes: "'''Typeface for Court Documents⏎'''Court documents and legal memoranda use two typefaces: ordinary type and ''italics'' (or underscoring)."<ref>https://archive.org/details/bluebookuniforms0000unse_b5q9/page/6/mode/2up

https://typegg.io/solo/tfcdcda_6173</ref>

[[File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png|frameless|450x450px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive, redundant, or incomplete text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref> It is never allowed to deliberately trim a sentence to meet a character marker, such as ignoring the last few words of a sentence to get close to the minimum of 50 characters.

== Criterion 6 ==
''Explicit quotes must be flagged and appropriate for the platform.''

Submitters must mark a quote as '''Explicit''' if it contains strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes.
Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance.
Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Allowed on TypeGG? !! Explicit? !! Notes
|-
| Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang || Yes || No || Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
| Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
| Graphic sexual content or pornography || No || — || Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
| Violence or gore || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
| Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
| Hate speech or slurs || No || — || Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
| Drug/alcohol references || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

'''In short:''' Explicit quotes must be flagged correctly and remain within reasonable bounds of mature content.
If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or ranked in any form.

== Criterion 7 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

File:Example of bold, italics, and underlining.png

2026-01-23T19:28:46Z

Gizmo:

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th Edition
by Harvard Law Review Association

File:Example of bold, italics, and underline text formatting.png

2026-01-23T19:23:35Z

Gizmo:

The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th Edition by Harvard Law Review Association

File:Growth of soil p. 74.png

2026-01-23T17:04:32Z

Gizmo:

But the children could think of nothing else but the little pig Isak had brought with him.

Ranked

2026-01-23T15:05:18Z

Gizmo: /* Criterion 2 */ Tab added to quotes now

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section.

There are seven criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Use only ASCII characters (except Tab), or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.
# Explicit quotes must be correctly flagged and appropriate for the platform.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters.''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

===== Line break =====

A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, except for ASCII normalization. Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref>

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Explicit quotes must be flagged and appropriate for the platform.''

Submitters must mark a quote as '''Explicit''' if it contains strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes.
Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance.
Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Allowed on TypeGG? !! Explicit? !! Notes
|-
| Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang || Yes || No || Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
| Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
| Graphic sexual content or pornography || No || — || Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
| Violence or gore || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
| Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
| Hate speech or slurs || No || — || Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
| Drug/alcohol references || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

'''In short:''' Explicit quotes must be flagged correctly and remain within reasonable bounds of mature content.
If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or ranked in any form.

== Criterion 7 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

Ranked

2025-11-20T06:52:12Z

Gizmo: /* ASCII Normalization */ Added explicit rules about line breaks: They can't be ignored for ranked and you may use two if there is extra vertical space between lines.

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section.

There are seven criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Use only ASCII characters (except Tab), or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.
# Explicit quotes must be correctly flagged and appropriate for the platform.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters (except Tab).''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, except for ASCII normalization. Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref>

==== ASCII Normalization ====

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible. Substitutions will need to be made for non-ASCII characters.

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

===== Line break =====

A line break that separates one paragraph from another must be replaced by a newline character. It is not acceptable to ignore line breaks. Thus, the first example below becomes "...most listeners don't know it is '''there.⏎You''' might be very close..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). Birds Every Child Should Know. New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.175</ref>

If there is extra vertical spacing between lines—such as the second example below—two newline characters may be used: "... my door was fastened on the '''outside.⏎⏎Then''' I ran to the window and cried to them."<ref>Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. New York Grosset & Dunlap. Available at: https://archive.org/details/draculabr00stokuoft, p.41</ref>

[[File:Single-line-break-birds.png|320px]]
[[File:Double-newline-example.png|360px]]

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Explicit quotes must be flagged and appropriate for the platform.''

Submitters must mark a quote as '''Explicit''' if it contains strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes.
Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance.
Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Allowed on TypeGG? !! Explicit? !! Notes
|-
| Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang || Yes || No || Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
| Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
| Graphic sexual content or pornography || No || — || Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
| Violence or gore || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
| Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
| Hate speech or slurs || No || — || Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
| Drug/alcohol references || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

'''In short:''' Explicit quotes must be flagged correctly and remain within reasonable bounds of mature content.
If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or ranked in any form.

== Criterion 7 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>

File:Single-line-break-birds.png

2025-11-20T06:23:06Z

Gizmo: A screenshot of a line break from Birds Every Child Should Know, by Neltje Blanchan. This book was published in 1907 and is in the public domain.

== Summary ==
A screenshot of a line break from Birds Every Child Should Know, by Neltje Blanchan. This book was published in 1907 and is in the public domain.

File:Single-line-break-example.png

2025-11-20T06:11:15Z

Gizmo: Gizmo uploaded a new version of File:Single-line-break-example.png

== Summary ==
A screenshot of a line break from Birds Every Child Should Know, by Neltje Blanchan. This book was published in 1907 and is in the public domain.

File:Double-newline-example.png

2025-11-20T06:08:39Z

Gizmo: Screenshot of a page from Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897) showcasing a larger line break. Dracula is in the public domain.

== Summary ==
Screenshot of a page from Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897) showcasing a larger line break. Dracula is in the public domain.

File:Single-line-break-example.png

2025-11-20T05:07:18Z

Gizmo: A screenshot of a line break from Birds Every Child Should Know, by Neltje Blanchan. This book was published in 1907 and is in the public domain.

== Summary ==
A screenshot of a line break from Birds Every Child Should Know, by Neltje Blanchan. This book was published in 1907 and is in the public domain.

Ranked

2025-11-20T00:47:47Z

Gizmo: Added the three ways to substitute em dashes when doing ASCII-normalization and made explicit that you *must* pick one of the three ways, staying consistent if multiple substitutions are needed.

'''Ranked quotes''' are quotes on TypeGG that meet specific criteria to qualify for the Ranked section.
They award performance points for scores set on them and appear in Quickplay.
Quotes that do not meet these standards may still be submitted under the [[Unranked]] section.

There are seven criteria for a quote to be eligible for Ranked play:

# Must primarily be in English.
# Use only ASCII characters (except Tab), or convert non-ASCII text to valid ASCII equivalents.
# Be sourced from a published work.
# Match the original text exactly for written quotes, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.
# Must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.
# Explicit quotes must be correctly flagged and appropriate for the platform.
# Must not promote or advocate political positions.

== Criterion 1 ==
''Quotes must primarily be in English.''

Quotes must be at least 50% English in order to qualify as Ranked.
Quotes in Old or Middle English are allowed as long as non-ASCII text is replaced with valid ASCII characters.
Some quotes may be excluded from this criteria if deemed interesting or difficult enough (to promote quote variety)

== Criterion 2 ==
''Quotes must use only ASCII characters (except Tab).''

Quotes must only contain printable ASCII characters. Non-ASCII characters can be replaced with suitable ASCII equivalents.
Accented letters may be replaced by their unaccented forms.

For example:
* é → e
* « → <<
* ‘ and similar single quotes → '
* “ and similar double quotes → "
* … → ...

Emojis and other Unicode symbols are not allowed.

== Criterion 3 ==
''Quotes must be sourced from a published work.''

Quotes must originate from a published or publicly released work, such as:

# Book
# Movie
# Poem
# TV Show
# Video Game
# Song
# Academic work
# Historical Document

Quotes from other sources (e.g. websites, social media, or speeches<ref group="note">Exceptions can be made for important and historical speeches. These would be classified as a historical document.</ref>, etc.) are not permitted in the Ranked section.
The only exception is for notable '''Community quotes''', which may become Ranked if they achieve significant popularity or historical relevance within the TypeGG community.

Sources containing excessive amounts of explicit material are not permitted to be ranked.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1433097762181742685</ref>

== Criterion 4 ==
''Quotes must match written quotes exactly, or faithfully adapt audio quotes.''

=== Written Quotes ===
Quotes from written sources (Books, Poems, Academic works, Historical Documents, or text from Video Games) must match the original text exactly, except for ASCII normalization. Incomplete sentences are not allowed.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1432581816895934464</ref>

==== ASCII Normalization ====

===== Long (em) dash =====
Non-ASCII long dashes (—) must be substituted one of three ways involving a hyphen:

* "Regarding '''gloves—never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>Levitt, D. (1909). ''The woman and the car; a chatty little handbook for all women who motor or who want to motor''. London: John Lane. Available at: https://archive.org/details/McGillLibrary-120928-1526/page/n9/mode/2up, p.27</ref> → "Regarding '''gloves - never''' wear woollen gloves..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/rg-nwwg_3893</ref>

* "...Ender would be '''pleased—every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>Card, O. S. (1985). ''Ender’s Game''. Tor. (Original work published 1985). Available at: https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/english-collections-1/Ender%27s%20Game%20-%20Orson%20Scott%20Card.pdf, p.185</ref> → "...Ender would be '''pleased--every''' one of them was stupid."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/htoahdi_6426</ref>

* "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way—two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>Blanchan, N. (1907). ''Birds Every Child Should Know.'' New York : Doubleday, Page & Company. Available at: https://archive.org/details/birdsthateverych00blan, p.189</ref> → "Moreover, they have their toes arranged in a curious '''way -- two''' in front and two behind..."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iaywtso_0125</ref>

If multiple substitutions are needed throughout a quote, stick to only one method for consistency.

Casing, punctuation, and line breaks should be preserved where possible.

=== Audio Quotes ===
Quotes from audio sources (Movies, TV Shows, Songs, or in-game dialogue) can be transcribed based on the audio and are open to interpretation by the submitter. Audio quotes must have proper grammar unless following lyrics provided by the artist.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1432411183754907669</ref>

For example, the chorus from ''Bôa – Duvet'' can be transcribed either in stanza or prose form:

"I am falling

I am fading

I am drowning

Help me to breathe"<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_9781</ref>

"I am falling, I am fading, I am drowning, help me to breathe."<ref>https://typegg.io/solo/iafiafi_3780</ref>

== Criterion 5 ==
''Quotes must not rely on repetitive or redundant text.''

Ranked quotes should test typing variety and flow, not redundancy.
Quotes with excessive repetition are not in the spirit of competitive typing.

* Quotes where a line or phrase repeats for more than 50% of the quote<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1426965014899589140/1438819883629674548</ref> are disqualified.
* Examples:
* '''Allowed:''' ''"Run, run, as fast as you can."''
* '''Not allowed:''' ''"Ha ha ha ha ha!"''

Randomly generated or computer generated quotes are not permitted.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438024065347485801</ref>

== Criterion 6 ==
''Explicit quotes must be flagged and appropriate for the platform.''

Submitters must mark a quote as '''Explicit''' if it contains strong language, sexual references, or other mature themes.
Explicit quotes are permitted on TypeGG, provided they remain suitable for the platform.

Material that is pornographic, excessively violent, or promotes hate is '''never permitted'''.

Sensitive subjects such as sexual assault, rape, suicide, or self-harm may only be referenced when presented with restraint and clear literary, historical, or artistic relevance.
Graphic or sensationalized depictions are not allowed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Type !! Allowed on TypeGG? !! Explicit? !! Notes
|-
| Mild profanity (e.g. "damn", "hell", "crap", "bastard") or slang || Yes || No || Acceptable when natural in context and true to the source.
|-
| Strong profanity (e.g. "fuck", "shit", "bitch", "cunt") or explicit sexual language || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when appropriate to the original work (e.g. film dialogue, literature).
|-
| Graphic sexual content or pornography || No || — || Never permitted under any circumstance, even if flagged.
|-
| Violence or gore || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || Permitted only when integral to artistic, historical, or narrative context. Not allowed if excessive, gratuitous, or disturbing in detail.
|-
| Sexual assault, rape, suicide, self-harm || Sometimes || '''Yes''' || May appear only when referenced with restraint and clear literary or historical purpose. Never allowed if graphically depicted or described.
|-
| Hate speech or slurs || No || — || Always prohibited, regardless of context or source.
|-
| Drug/alcohol references || Yes || '''Yes''' || Allowed when relevant to the source material and not promotional or glorifying. Must be flagged as '''Explicit'''.
|}

'''In short:''' Explicit quotes must be flagged correctly and remain within reasonable bounds of mature content.
If a quote is too graphic, explicit, or distressing to appear on the platform, it cannot be submitted or ranked in any form.

== Criterion 7 ==
''Quotes must not promote or advocate political positions.''

Political or ideological quotes can be difficult to evaluate fairly.
To balance neutrality and historical value, a two-tier system is used:

=== Tier 1: Exclusion (Active Political Advocacy) ===
Quotes are '''unrankable''' if they promote or oppose a current political figure, party, or ideology, or if they use slogans or language likely to provoke strong partisan reaction today.

Disqualifying examples include:
* Campaign or protest slogans
* Policy advocacy or ideological calls to action
* Statements attacking or endorsing identifiable political groups or leaders

'''In short:''' If a quote would feel at home on a modern campaign poster, banner, or meme, it cannot be Ranked.

=== Tier 2: Conditional (Historical or Philosophical Content) ===
Quotes that are political in theme but have historical, literary, or philosophical value may still be eligible for Ranked play.

They are '''allowed''' if all of the following are true:
# The quote is at least 20–25 years old, or clearly part of a historical or cultural discourse.
# Its significance is primarily educational, rhetorical, or literary rather than partisan.
# It does not attack or endorse modern individuals, parties, or policies.

Moderators may apply a simple heuristic when uncertain:

> ''Would this quote feel at home on a campaign poster today?''
> If yes → '''Unranked'''.
> If no → '''Ranked''', subject to standard review.

This ensures political neutrality without excluding historically or culturally important works.

==Source Type Specific Criteria==
===Video Games===
Text containing player names should be replaced with a generic word that fits the theme or lore of the game.

'''Examples''':
* Exploration games: Traveller, explorer, adventurer
* Job games: Employee, intern
* Combat games: Fighter
"Player" or "[PLAYERNAME]" can be used for games without a main theme.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/703605179433484289/1417434517399928906/1438249956287840288</ref>

==Notes==
<references group="note"/>

==References==
<references/>