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352: 819:. (This is also known as "asking the other parent".) Queries placed on noticeboards and talk pages should be phrased as neutrally as possible, in order to get uninvolved and neutral additional opinions. Where multiple issues do exist, then the raising of the individual issues on the correct pages may be reasonable, but in that case it is normally best to give links to show where else you have raised the question. 1168:. That said, in most cases, an editor who knows a proposed change will modify a matter resolved by past discussion should propose that change by discussion. Editors who revert a change proposed by an edit should generally avoid terse explanations (such as "against consensus") which provide little guidance to the proposing editor (or, if you do use such terse explanations, it is helpful to 962: 687:) or to impose sanctions on editors who are disrupting the consensus process. Sometimes merely asking for an administrator's attention on a talk page will suffice; as a rule, sysops have large numbers of pages watchlisted, and there is a likelihood that someone will see it and respond. However, there are established resources for working with intransigent editors, as follows: 56: 1274: 401:, most disputes over content may be resolved through minor changes rather than taking an all-or-nothing position. If your first edit is reverted, try to think of a compromise edit that addresses the other editor's concerns. If you can't, or if you do and your second edit is reverted, create a new section on the associated talk page to discuss the dispute. 112: 590:
When talk page discussions fail—generally because two editors (or two groups of editors) simply cannot see eye to eye on an issue—Knowledge (XXG) has several established processes to attract outside editors to offer opinions. This is often useful to break simple, good-faith deadlocks, because editors
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In determining consensus, consider the quality of the arguments, the history of how they came about, the objections of those who disagree, and existing policies and guidelines. The quality of an argument is more important than whether it represents a minority or a majority view. The arguments "I just
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Limit article talk page discussions to discussion of sources, article focus, and policy. If an edit is challenged, or is likely to be challenged, editors should use talk pages to explain why an addition, change, or removal improves the article, and hence the encyclopedia. Consensus can be assumed if
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A consensus decision takes into account all of the proper concerns raised. Ideally, it arrives with an absence of objections, but often we must settle for as wide an agreement as can be reached. When there is no wide agreement, consensus-building involves adapting the proposal to bring in dissenters
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Editors who maintain a neutral, detached, and civil attitude can usually reach consensus on an article through the process described above. They may still occasionally find themselves at an impasse, either because they cannot find rational grounds to settle a dispute or because one or both sides of
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Raising essentially the same issue on multiple noticeboards and talk pages, or to multiple administrators or reviewers, or any one of these repetitively, is unhelpful to finding and achieving consensus. It does not help develop consensus to try different forums in the hope of finding one where you
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based in policy, sources, and common sense; they can also suggest alternative solutions or compromises that may satisfy all concerns. The result might be an agreement that may not satisfy everyone completely, but indicates the overall concurrence of the group. Consensus is an ongoing process on
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to invite only people favorable to a particular point of view, or to invite people in a way that will prejudice their opinions on the matter. Using an alternative persona ("sock puppet", or "sock") to influence consensus is absolutely forbidden. Neutral, informative messages to Knowledge (XXG)
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The WMF has legal control over, and liability for, Knowledge (XXG). Decisions, rulings, and acts of the WMF Board and its duly appointed designees take precedence over, and preempt, consensus. A consensus among editors that any such decision, ruling, or act violates
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In some cases, disputes are personal or ideological rather than mere disagreements about content, and these may require the intervention of administrators or the community as a whole. Sysops will not rule on content, but may intervene to enforce policy (such as
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of Knowledge (XXG) are outside the purview of editor consensus. This does not constitute an exhaustive list as much as a reminder that the decisions taken under this project apply only to the workings of the self-governing community of English Knowledge (XXG).
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These are noticeboards for administrators. They are high-volume noticeboards and should be used sparingly. Use AN for issues that need eyes but may not need immediate action; use ANI for more pressing issues. Do not use either except at
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Consensus among a limited group of editors, at one place and time, cannot override community consensus on a wider scale. For instance, unless they can convince the broader community that such action is right, participants in a
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This policy describes how consensus is understood on Knowledge (XXG), how to determine whether it has been achieved (and how to proceed if it has not), and describes exceptions to the principle that all decisions are made by
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Editors usually reach consensus as a natural process. After one changes a page, others who read it can choose whether or not to further edit. When editors do not reach agreement by editing, discussion on the associated
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For disputes involving more than two parties, moderators help the parties come to consensus by suggesting analysis, critiques, compromises, or mediation, but generally limited to simple disputes which can quickly be
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Editors may propose a change to current consensus, especially to raise previously unconsidered arguments or circumstances. On the other hand, proposing to change a recently established consensus can be disruptive.
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Knowledge (XXG); it is often better to accept a less-than-perfect compromise—with the understanding that the page is gradually improving—than to try to fight to implement a particular preferred version immediately.
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Consensus is reached through on-wiki discussion or by editing. Discussions elsewhere are not taken into account. In some cases, such off-wiki communication may generate suspicion and mistrust.
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uninvolved in the discussion can bring in fresh perspectives, and can help involved editors see middle ground that they cannot see for themselves. The main resources for this are as follows:
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is Knowledge (XXG)'s fundamental method of decision making. It involves an effort to address editors' legitimate concerns through a process of compromise while following Knowledge (XXG)'s
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changes are permitted but rarely welcome on policy pages. Improvements to policy are best made slowly and conservatively, with active efforts to seek out input and agreement from others.
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The goal of a consensus-building discussion is to resolve disputes in a way that reflects Knowledge (XXG)'s goals and policies while angering as few editors as possible. Editors with
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of one sort or another; but as consensus is determined by the quality of arguments (not by a simple counted majority), polls should be regarded as structured discussions rather than
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preserves the most recent stable title. If there is no prior stable title, then the default is the title used by the first major contributor after the article ceased to be a
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until it is disputed or reverted. Should another editor revise that edit, the new edit will have presumed consensus until it meets with disagreement. In this way, the
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and incur sanctions. Consensus cannot always be assumed simply because editors stop responding to talk page discussions in which they have already participated.
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an argument. What follows are suggestions for resolving intractable disputes, along with descriptions of several formal and informal processes that may help.
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Consensus is ascertained by the quality of the arguments given on the various sides of an issue, as viewed through the lens of Knowledge (XXG) policy.
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When agreement cannot be reached through editing alone, the consensus-forming process becomes more explicit: editors open a section on the associated
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end without consensus, the common result is to retain the version of the article as it was prior to the proposal or bold edit. However:
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Any effort to gather participants to a community discussion that has the effect of biasing that discussion is unacceptable. While it is
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no editors object to a change. Editors who ignore talk page discussions yet continue to edit in or revert disputed material, or who
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A neutral third party will give non-binding advice on the dispute. Reserved for cases where exactly two editors are in dispute.
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When editors have a particularly difficult time reaching a consensus, several processes are available for consensus-building (
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The continuous, aggressive pursuit of an editorial goal is considered disruptive, and should be avoided. Editors should
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means "attempt to find a generally acceptable solution", either through continued editing or through discussion.
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on Knowledge (XXG) neither requires unanimity (which is ideal but rarely achievable), nor is it the result of a
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raised about the copyright status of a file, the closing administrator may choose to delete the file under the
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Placement of a formal neutrally worded notice on the article talk page inviting others to participate which is
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Some matters that may seem subject to the consensus of the community at the English-language Knowledge (XXG) (
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of how consensus is reached. When an edit is made, other editors may either accept it, change it, or
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As noted previously, policy pages generally have noticeboards, and many administrators watch them.
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Neutrally worded notification of a dispute here also may bring in additional editors who may help.
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Certain policies and decisions made by the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), its officers, and the
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The English Knowledge (XXG) Arbitration Committee may issue binding decisions, within its
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software developers, including both paid Wikimedia Foundation staff and volunteers, and
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are not permitted to be reversed by editors except by prior explicit office permission.
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For an essay recommending a best practice during discussion of contested material, see
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concludes with no agreement to take or not take an action? It depends on the context:
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All edits should be explained (unless the reason for them is obvious)—either by clear
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The following are common mistakes made by editors when trying to build consensus:
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are more likely to be successful than those who are less than civil to others.
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Knowledge (XXG) has a standard of participation and consensus for changes to
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Knowledge (XXG):Silence does not imply consent when drafting new policies
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don't like it" and "I just like it" usually carry no weight whatsoever.
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indefinitely to attain that goal, risk damaging the consensus process.
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end without consensus, the normal result is the content being kept.
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For a listing of ongoing discussions and current requests, see the
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include a link to the discussion where the consensus was formed).
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Knowledge (XXG) consensus usually occurs implicitly. An edit has
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It describes a widely accepted standard that all editors should
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the discussion become emotionally or ideologically invested in
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Knowledge (XXG):How to contribute to Knowledge (XXG) guidance
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Knowledge (XXG):Essay directory § Discussions and consensus
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and may or may not represent a broad community consensus.
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and try to work out the dispute through discussion, using
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proposals to add, modify, or remove material in articles
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without losing those who accepted the initial proposal.
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Do not disrupt Knowledge (XXG) to illustrate a point
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Forum shopping, admin shopping, and spin-doctoring.
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