This page in a nutshell: a dozen or so principles for healthy discussion
Background
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
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
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