User:LinaMishima/Don't be shy
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Don't be shy…[edit]
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We understand that it can sometimes be frightening to join an active community. That's why the Wikipedia community tries to be friendly and supportive of newcomers. We teach our members to be kind to new people and work with them to help them get used to editing Wikipedia. We believe in being civil to everyone, and there are people you can ask for help.
Yes, some people may disagree with you, but don't take it personally. They, like all of us, just want to make Wikipedia as good as it can possibly be.
…but don't be rude![edit]
Just as being shy can be a problem, being too forthright can cause friction. Make sure you do not make any personal attacks and remember to be civil.
Votes are misnamed[edit]
On Wikipedia, what matters is not strength of numbers, but the consensus of the informed. This sounds very technical, but it's really quite simple - the better your reasoning, the more you will be listened to. The various "voting" pages may seem daunting and as if your contribution will be ignored, but newcomers are listened to, especially when they have thought out their point. If you have evidence, speak up and tell people.