Checking several of the recent new contributions for my locality clearly shows some of  the contributors have never read the rules. Eg. wrong formatting/capitalization, wrong SRP Currency, wrong case type, etc. etc.

Could it be an idea for Invelos to introduce a checkbox when submitting, like the one we are familiar with when registering for forums and when installing sw? ( Ie. "I accept" ) At least for the 10-20 first contributions from an user?
The checkbox could read: "I am familiar with the Contribution Rules"  and NOT checking this would simply prohibit contributing.
Of course this could lead to people "automatically" checking this box, as one automatically checks this when installing sw (according to rumors ), but I think the main problem is that the contributor has never even heard of the rules. This way it would be a deliberate choice when not comply to the rules.

Ooh ooh, sounds like a plugin to me! (OMG there he goes again ...  )

Actually, I'm kind of serious. Would some sort of automation be helpful here - some way to enforce or check at least some of the rules? ( karstemp's checklist on steroids ). But probably only Invelos could write it.

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We used to have an exam, where new contributors had to answer questions, to pass a test before contributing.

Look where that brought us... It's all in the mind set.

NAME: _______  "Yep, I've got one of those."

BIRTHDAY: _______ "I've got one of those too. Wow this is easy!"

SEX: ________ [insert stereotypical nerd comment here]

<SLAP> Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk

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As I've even seen people blatantly lie in contribution notes (e.g. saying they verified data themselves and when one checks the data it is clear they have not), I don't think this will really work unfortunately... 

Sad, but true.  As was pointed out in a different thread, I have seen people state that they got the cast and crew from IMDb, garner tons of 'no' votes, withdraw the submission then recontribute stating that the cast and crew came from the film credits.  A check box, stating that they have read the rules, won't stop these people.

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As I've even seen people blatantly lie in contribution notes (e.g. saying they verified data themselves and when one checks the data it is clear they have not), I don't think this will really work unfortunately... 

Sad, but true.  As was pointed out in a different thread, I have seen people state that they got the cast and crew from IMDb, garner tons of 'no' votes, withdraw the submission then recontribute stating that the cast and crew came from the film credits.  A check box, stating that they have read the rules, won't stop these people.

While it won't stop the malicious contributors, it might stop some of those who just don't know any better. It's a little pessimistic to think that all those who contribute bad data do so knowingly.

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While it won't stop the malicious contributors, it might stop some of those who just don't know any better. It's a little pessimistic to think that all those who contribute bad data do so knowingly.

Exactly my point, Gunnar. Thanks.