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== Reach agreement through reasons ==
== Reach agreement through reasons ==
Discuss a disputed change on the relevant talk page. Explain the problem, cite evidence and propose specific wording or a practical alternative. Consider all relevant contributions on their merits, including those from new editors. Agreement is based on reasons and existing local standards, not a count of votes or an editor's status.
Discuss a disputed change on the relevant talk page. Explain the problem, cite evidence and propose specific wording or a practical alternative. Consider all relevant contributions on their merits, including those from new editors. Agreement should follow the evidence and local standards. A headcount alone does not explain why a proposal meets policy. The specific participation and timing safeguards in [[Project:User Conduct Rules]] remain applicable; this guidance does not replace them with Wikipedia's rules.


== Changing an established approach ==
== Changing an established approach ==
Describe what would change and why. Allow affected editors a reasonable opportunity to respond before treating a major restructuring as settled. Silence is not permanent approval, and new evidence can justify reopening a decision. Summarise the outcome so later editors can understand it.
Describe what would change and why. Allow affected editors a reasonable opportunity to respond before treating a major restructuring as settled. Silence is not permanent approval. When proposing to reopen a recent or strongly supported decision, address the safeguards in [[Project:User Conduct Rules]] and explain the new evidence or problem. Do not use a routine edit to bypass that discussion. Summarise the outcome so later editors can understand it.


== Unresolved disputes ==
== Unresolved disputes ==
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[[Project:Editorial guidance|Editorial guidance directory]]
[[Project:Editorial guidance|Editorial guidance directory]]

[[Category:Guidelines]]

Latest revision as of 19:23, 31 October 2026

Consensus provides local editorial guidance for the independent Elite Dangerous Wiki. Apply it alongside community standards and existing local policies.

Reach agreement through reasons

Discuss a disputed change on the relevant talk page. Explain the problem, cite evidence and propose specific wording or a practical alternative. Consider all relevant contributions on their merits, including those from new editors. Agreement should follow the evidence and local standards. A headcount alone does not explain why a proposal meets policy. The specific participation and timing safeguards in Project:User Conduct Rules remain applicable; this guidance does not replace them with Wikipedia's rules.

Changing an established approach

Describe what would change and why. Allow affected editors a reasonable opportunity to respond before treating a major restructuring as settled. Silence is not permanent approval. When proposing to reopen a recent or strongly supported decision, address the safeguards in Project:User Conduct Rules and explain the new evidence or problem. Do not use a routine edit to bypass that discussion. Summarise the outcome so later editors can understand it.

Unresolved disputes

Avoid repeated reversions. Ask uninvolved editors or a local administrator for help when discussion stalls. This wiki does not acquire another site's arbitration bodies or sanctions by importing its templates. See Project:Dispute.

Editorial guidance directory