Wikipedia:Ignore all rules

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This page is an official policy on the English Wikipedia.[1] The concept expressed below is fundamental to the encyclopedia's operation. It has a long tradition[2] and a deep and subtle meaning. Please consider this before editing the page. When in doubt, discuss first on the talk page.
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If the rules prevent you from improving or maintaining Wikipedia, ignore them.

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  1. ^ "IAR is policy, always has been" (edit summary by Jimbo Wales, August 19, 2006)
  2. ^ "If rules make you nervous and depressed..." (original version of this page by Larry Sanger)
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