Wikipedia:WikiViolence
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Wikiviolence is a result of hate on Wikipedia. It can occur when two of more users have a fight about an article, comment, or particular edit. It can often result in an edit war. Most users will agree that it is best to avoid wikiviolence completely.
[edit] What is WikiViolence?
Wikiviolence is when an editor of Wikipedia intentionally acts disrespectfully toward another editor. Wikiviolence can be in the form of a personal attack, edit war, or disrespectful remarks on an editor's talk page. Wikiviolence is usually resolved among the involved parties, but some users who are wikiviolent are blocked.
[edit] How to Avoid WikiViolence
Wikiviolence is surprisingly easy to avoid. Here is a list of guidelines:
1. Be respectful to other editors.
2. Assume good faith. This is one of the basic editing rules of Wikipedia.
3. Do not accuse editors of vandalism until you have proof of vandalism they have committed.
4. Do not get into edit wars. Instead, talk respectfully to other users who you are having trouble with. This will most likely result in the a peaceful agreement.
5. If you get into an edit war, try to get out of it without offending anybody. Simply express your opinion, and let the other editor express his. You may also get input from other editors.
6. Always respect other editors' contributions to the encyclopedia and do not insult other editors.
These general rules will help you to avoid Wikiviolence.
