This is an essay on civillity. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
This page in a nutshell: Offer constructive comments, forgive editors, be polite, and walk away if you have to. |
The editing atmosphere can be improved if we treat our fellow editors as respected colleagues who are working, in collaboration with us, on an important project. Pursue disputes in a respectful, civil manner, attempting to find an acceptable resolution quickly, with minimal disruption.