User:PJvanMill/Modern Wikipedian values
 | This page in a nutshell: a dozen or so principles for healthy discussion |
Background[edit]
This essay is an alternative to Old-fashioned Wikipedian values. Like that one, it tries to capture what is great behaviour in a Wikipedian;[note 1] this essay gives a different view, and focuses more on specific behaviours. If you want to follow these principles, then make a commitment by signing up, and spread the word if you like.
Pledges[edit]
In interactions with other people on Wikipedia, I will try to:
- never misrepresent or one-sidedly describe a situation
- never say something I do not actually believe[note 2]
- always re-read my comments and anything it is in response to before pressing "Publish changes"
- only ever press "Publish changes" when in a calm state of mind
- explain my thinking when asked
- be open to the possibility that I did something wrong
- be open to the possibility that my analysis of something was mistaken
- always make a sincere attempt to see the other's position
- never speculate that someone may be acting in bad faith
- never make statements or implications about an opponent's character
- be sparing and careful with my use of templates
- treat everyone[note 3] in a manner that I would not have a problem with if I were subject to it
- never bring up an opponent's behaviour or tone when that is not what is being discussed[note 4]
- be open to other editors telling me when they think I (might) have failed to do any of the above
Signatures[edit]
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Userbox[edit]
There is currently no userbox. The author realises that this drastically reduces the appeal, and will shortly steal the code of User:Pdebee/UBX/Old-Fashioned Wikipedia Values to create one.
See also[edit]
- other essays (not all fully endorsed)
- policies and guidelines