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Wikiproject Wikipedia Rules and Etiquette
[edit]The 10 Little Rules
[edit]- Only edit when you are logged in
- Argue facts, not personalities
- Don't ignore questions
- Forgive and forget
- Recognize your own biases and keep them in check
- Fight fire with water
- Explain reversions in the edit summary box
- Amend, edit, discuss
- Remember what wikipedia is not
- Review the list of faux pas
The 10 Biggies
[edit]- Always sign your username once you have made a comment on a page. This can be done by adding "~~~~" to the end of the comment.
- Spread the love! be kind, have fun and love thy wikipedian.
- Follow all wikipedia and wikiproject wikipedia rules. Rules are rules!
- Be courteous, don't swear and treat other users as you would like to be treated.
- Irony isn't always obvious - text comes without expressions, or body language. Be careful of the words you choose!
- Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so.
- Be Encouraging. Give out awards and congratulate people on outstanding contributions. Add a comment to user pages and the praise page
- Finish the jobs and conclude the discussions you begin. If there's a heated debate, come to a resolution. Do not leave any debate open.
- Leave no stone untouched in your quest for a perfect article in wikipedia
- Show your talent - if you are talented in a particular area of wikipedia or are privelaged enough to have an expertise in a specific field, take a look at the talents page