WikiIndex:Editing etiquette: Difference between revisions

'''WikiIndex:Editing etiquette''' – this is a guideline for being polite and [[AssumingGoodFaith]] when editing here on WikiIndex.

* Avoid deleting other people's work (unless it is blatant spam).  If you do ''consider'' that the work is in need of deletion, add the template <code><nowiki>{{delete}}</nowiki></code> to the article, along with a brief explanation – the delete template allows the use of additional text after a 'pipe' ('''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''') – for example: <nowiki>{{delete|the site is a blog and forum, rather than a wiki}}</nowiki>.  The delete template will render a banner on the page, and will allow a third opinion to consider the issues.

* If you must delete, and something you deleted reappears, do not delete it a second time.  Use strikethrough (<tt><nowiki><s></nowiki></tt>), and then try to work it out with the other person to reach an acceptable concensus; if needed, use the discussion tab on the article, and leave a message on the persons talk page to highlight them to said discussion.

* When in doubt, walk away – take a [[WikiVacation]].  What may seem important now is usually less important in an hour, or even a day or so.

* As an example: ''the stuff below is a little wacky.  I'm going to walk away and hope it gets sorted out while I sleep.''

* Seek a third opinion – try to step aside and ask for assistance from one of the [[:Category:Active administrators of this wiki|active administrators]].

; See also

* [[WikiIndex:Policies and Guidelines]]

* [[Template:Delete]]