Wikipedia:Assume clue
 |
This essay contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. Essays may represent widespread norms or minority viewpoints. Consider these views with discretion. Essays are not Wikipedia policies. |
 |
This page in a nutshell: Assume that maybe other people have a clue, and check whether you do too. |
Editor A was describing a fantastic castle. So Editor B assumed that A was clueless and remarked "Sleeping Beauty Castle is nice for a child, but we're discussing serious architecture here."
Editor A continued the description. Editor B posted again, saying the discussion really needed to get back on track.
Editor A was unhappy with the interference and said so. Editor B asked the other editors to disregard A's comments.
By this time Editor A was offended, and accused Editor B of bad faith and incivility. Editor B assumed Editor A didn't understand policies and explained them.
Editor A asked if he could please continue his description of Bavaria without further interruption. Editor B replied, "But Disneyland is in the US, not Bavaria."
Finally Editor A grumbled, "This has nothing to do with Disney. I'm discussing Neuschwanstein Castle as background to the reign of Ludwig II of Bavaria, and you are being a pest."
