This is a page I put together to answer some of the common (or implied) questions I've encountered in my interactions on Wikipedia.
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Like everyone else who works on this project, I'm a volunteer. I'm also human and make mistakes. If you have a question about my actions, and it wasn't just a stupid error of mine (which I will quickly rectify), in response I try to provide links to the relevant Wikipedia policy and guidelines, which I encourage you to read. I tend to provide links rather than paraphrase policy myself, to make sure what I'm saying is accurate. If the policy is subject to interpretation, I'm perfectly willing to discuss it. Also sometimes policies get changed, and I'm not likely to be aware of this, since I'm more of a grammar wonk than a policy wonk. I'm more likely to want to discuss my edits with you if you remain civil, assume good faith, and show me the Wikipedia policy that backs up your assertions. Where the policy remains unclear, I will solicit outside opinions from the village pump, third opinions, and mediation or other dispute resolution processes in order to come to a satisfactory conclusion, and I encourage you to do the same. The Wikipedia community thrives on communication and collaboration.
If you need help with a general knowledge question, check out the reference desk. Now onto the FAQ...