User:Gnixon
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[edit] How to work here
Disagreements are inevitable when editing articles; what makes all the difference in the world is how we respond to disagreements.
- Always clearly explain your reasoning, especially when someone seems to disagree on a point
- Always pay close attention to the other person's reasoning, even if it you think you know what he wants
- Don't bother making or responding to comments that aren't directed toward improving the article.
Number 3 is especially useful for minimizing and avoiding conflicts: if someone says something offensive to you, do not respond in any way. Don't even respond to say "I'm not going to respond to that", as even that can incite fights. If you must respond, do it on the Talk page, and seek third-party mediation if ignoring the problem and trying to resolve it yourself don't seem to be working. You'll not only save yourself a lot of time and energy, but you'll also help keep the overall atmosphere more relaxed. Remember that we're only here to improve encycloepdia articles; who cares if other people have wrong ideas about us, as long as that isn't relevant to the editing? 1 and 2 are useful chiefly because I've found that 99% of arguments are really just misunderstandings. Avoid misunderstandings and you avoid the overwhelming majority of conflicts. Advice from a sage, silent type.
