This is an essay on civility. 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. |
Wikipedia aims for collegiality; and yet, good faith editors appear to be rude. In the speech freedom or civil disobedience in dichotomy, rude may be rudimentary, where an editor has a narrow project view. NPOV applies to content and as well as editorializing. We must get along politely to have the !votes to achieve powerful respect. Dos and don't can help guide you; well except when every do has a don't.
Wikipedia is archaic, in that editors many punch or peck their keys to communicate, while others dance along effortlessly in prosaic text production. Please transfer your key stokes to gentle and effective words to other editors to benefit the project.
In any communication situation be aware of: