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'''WikiIndex:Editing etiquette''' – this is a guideline for being polite and [[WikiIndex:AssumeGoodFaith|AssumingGoodFaith]] when editing here on WikiIndex. | |||
* Avoid deleting other people's work. | *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 and work it out with the other person | *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 | *When in doubt, walk away – take a [[WikiIndex:WikiVacation|WikiVacation]]. What may seem important now is usually less important in an hour, or even a day or so. | ||
* As an example | *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]] | *[[WikiIndex:Policies and Guidelines]] | ||
*[[Template:Delete]] | |||
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