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Wikipedisms are edits that cause one to "groan". While not generally disruptive, and almost always made in good faith, they tend to be mildly tedious, slightly silly, oddly phrased, or some combination of all. They often involve taking Wikipedia policies somewhat too seriously, creating a mildly, though unintentionally amusing effect. Examples include slightly excessive use of WP:Tagging, or common article conventions used in writing throughout the digital encyclopedia.
Wikipedisms are not malicious, and do not violate policies or guidelines, but rather tend to be cliché or awkward. The purpose of this essay is not strongly criticize, but to draw attention, with humor, to awkward phrasings and conventions that might be edited over time to produce fresher, more original, and hopefully more professional encyclopedic content.