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This page is considered a guideline on Wikia Search. It is a generally accepted standard that all editors should follow. However, it is not set in stone and should be treated with common sense and the occasional exception. When editing this page, ensure that your revision reflects consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on the talk page. |
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To assume good faith is a fundamental principle on Wikia Search. In allowing anyone to edit, we work from an assumption that most people are trying to help the project, not hurt it. If this were not true, a project like Wikia Search would be doomed from the beginning. When you can reasonably assume that a mistake someone made was a well-intentioned attempt to further the goals of the project, correct it without criticizing. When you disagree with people, remember that they probably believe that they are helping the project.
Consider using talk pages to clearly explain yourself, and give others the opportunity to do the same. Consider whether a dispute stems from different perspectives and look for ways to reach consensus if possible. This can avoid misunderstandings and prevent problems from escalating.
[edit] External links and further reading
[edit] Wikipedia articles
- Wikipedia:Suspension of judgment
- Presumption of innocence
- Wikipedia:Hanlon's razor
- Wikipedia:Reciprocal altruism
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Adapted from the Wikipedia article, "Wikipedia:Assume_good_faith" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Assume_good_faith, released under the GNU Free Documentation License.