Be graceful: Be liberal in what you accept, be conservative in what you do.

If possible, fix it yourself (but see above). Instead, explain what they did wrong, why it is wrong, and how to fix it. Don't write that user such and so is an idiot, or insult him/her (even if (s)he is an idiot). If you really can't stand something, revert once, with an edit summary something like '(rv) I disagree strongly, I'll explain why in talk.' and immediately take it to talk. Don't succumb to the temptation, unless you're reverting very obvious vandalism (like or someone changing '1+2=3' to '1+2= 17'). Reverting is a little too powerful sometimes.

Particularly, don't revert good faith edits.

Merely disagreeing with you is no such proof.

Assume good faith in other words, try to consider the person on the other end of the discussion is a thinking, rational being who is trying to positively contribute to the project - unless, and only unless, you have firm, solid, and objective proof to the contrary.

If the explanation is too long, add more on the discussion page.

Other editors need to understand your process, and it also helps you yourself to understand what you did after a long leave of absence from an article.

Decent edit summaries and clear and transparent explanations are universally appreciated.Everything you contribute must be compatible with that license. Wikia uses the GNU Free Documentation License. If you discuss changes on the article's talk (or discussion) page before you make them, you should reach consensus faster and happier. Mutual respect is the guiding behavioural principle of Wikia and, although everyone knows that their writing may be edited mercilessly, it is easier to accept changes if the reasons for them are understood. When in doubt, take it to the talk page.If the rules discourage you from improving or maintaining the wiki's quality, ignore them. Go ahead, it's a wiki!Įncourage others, including those who disagree with you, likewise to BE BOLD! You may like to consider them for this Wikia. This page lists some of the overarching guidelines that have helped make Wikipedia a success. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, is the largest and most successful wiki.

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