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BG3.wiki's '''Editing Policy''' is a set of guidelines for editors to follow when contributing to the wiki. These are a set of principles to apply when reasonable, rather than a list of hard rules that must always be followed.
BG3.wiki's '''Editing Policy''' is a set of guidelines for editors to follow when contributing to the wiki. These are principles that apply when reasonable, rather than a list of hard rules that must always be followed.


== What is wiki consensus? ==
== Conduct ==
Be civil and strive to reach a resolution to disputes through dialogue and discussion. Do not harass, insult, or make personal attacks toward other editors.
 
Strive to be clear about your intentions. When making major edits, describe the nature of your edits by filling out the ''Summary'' field on the submission page.
 
A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others.
 
In case of disagreements, editing conflicts, or disputes, start a discussion on the Discussion / Talk page or the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF BG3.wiki Discord].
 
== Consensus ==
Consensus is the end result of productive discussion. It is not the result of a vote or the most popular opinion, but rather the end result of productive discussion and debate regarding the best practices for the wiki.
Consensus is the end result of productive discussion. It is not the result of a vote or the most popular opinion, but rather the end result of productive discussion and debate regarding the best practices for the wiki.


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In the case of disputes and conflicts, it is always the goal to reach a consensus to improve the wiki, rather than to follow a list of arbitrary  rules.
In the case of disputes and conflicts, it is always the goal to reach a consensus to improve the wiki, rather than to follow a list of arbitrary  rules.


== General principles ==
== Improving articles ==
# Use straightforward, succinct language. ''Less is more.''
Be bold and take initiative to add new content to articles. Articles are never considered complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed.
# Always prioritise fixing factual errors over rewriting articles to conform to a specific style.
 
# Consult the [[Help: Style Guide|Style Guide]] or Editing Policy when necessary. When the Style Guide is unable to provide guidance, follow current wiki convention.
Do not be afraid to add incomplete information to the wiki, but do not create empty or near-empty articles.


==== Editing etiquette ====
==== Factuality and verification ====
# A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others.
Attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
# When making major edits, describe the nature of your edits by filling out the ''Summary'' field on the submission page
# In case of editing conflicts and disputes, or simple disagreements, start a discussion on the Discussion / Talk page or the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF bg3.wiki Discord].


==== Adding information ====
Prioritise fixing factual errors over rewriting articles to conform to a specific style, and prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it.
# Be bold and take initiative to add new content to articles.
# Do not be afraid to add incomplete information to the wiki. Incomplete edits can still be valuable. Do not create empty or near-empty articles.
# Articles are never considered complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed.


==== Factuality and verification ====
Do not outright remove correct information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it.
# Always attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
# Prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it.
# Do not outright remove correct information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it.


==== Objectivity and neutrality ====
==== Objectivity and neutrality ====
# Maintain objectivity when editing the wiki, to the extent it is reasonable.
Maintain objectivity when editing the wiki, to the extent it is reasonable. Speculative or interpretive information should always be stated to be as such, should be written using neutral language, and should only be supplementary to an article.
# Maintain a neutral perspective on the wiki. Add multiple points of view when necessary to ensure articles are balanced.
 
# Speculative or interpretive information should always be stated to be as such, should be written using neutral language, and should only be supplementary to an article.
Strive for a neutral perspective, and add multiple points of view when necessary to ensure articles are balanced.


== What to avoid ==
== What to avoid ==
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