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] and ] have volunteered to be my primary mentors and to help guide me towards becoming a better user. To go along with that, I created a list of concepts and ideas that I seek to work on in order to live up to their expectations and the expectations of the community. These are not temporary, but a set of philosophical points that I feel are necessary to become a good editor. Below is a list of guidelines that I have committed myself towards. I believe that each are important in order to achieve optimal effectiveness as a Wikipedian editor. Each has been separated into a section, and any visitors can comment in each one about progress or advice. I will not respond to them unless I am directly asked to, and you will have my guarantee that the words and language will not be held against you. These are not temporary, but a set of philosophical points that I feel are necessary to become a good editor. If you have any suggestions, please leave them on my talk page. - Ottava Rima

Below is a list of guidelines that I have committed myself towards. I believe that each are important in order to achieve optimal effectiveness as a Wikipedian editor. Each has been separated into a section, and any visitors can comment in each one about progress or advice. I will not respond to them unless I am directly asked to, and you will have my guarantee that the words and language will not be held against you. If you have any suggestions, please leave them on my talk page. - Ottava Rima




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Below is a list of guidelines that I have committed myself towards. I believe that each are important in order to achieve optimal effectiveness as a Wikipedian editor. Each has been separated into a section, and any visitors can comment in each one about progress or advice. I will not respond to them unless I am directly asked to, and you will have my guarantee that the words and language will not be held against you. These are not temporary, but a set of philosophical points that I feel are necessary to become a good editor. If you have any suggestions, please leave them on my talk page. - Ottava Rima


Conflict

In order to avoid WP:CIVIL problems and to work on WP:Consensus, I shall seek to avoid conflict whenever possible. Instead of judging others, I should focus on issues. When there is a matter that cannot be resolved quickly, I shall contact others and seek advice, especially User:Ceoil‎ and User:Karanacs. I should seek to be a peacemaker, and not an instigator. I should keep my mouth shut and open up my ears more often. - Ottava Rima

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  • In our most recent interaction, I feel you (and I as well) escalated conflict even though my first message on your talk page (diff) was intended to defuse it and assure you that DYK reviewers were trying to help you rather than to challenge you. Please try to keep conflict avoidance in the back of your head in the future. —Politizer /contribs 17:56, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Consensus

In order to avoid unnecessary conflicts and fights, I will explain my position shortly and not argue with others if they disagree. If they ask questions, I shall respond politely and not judge the questioner. I should seek to be inclusion and not exclusive, and consensus involves everyone and not a majority that overruns a minority. - Ottava Rima

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  • In your latest interactions at DYK I feel you spent time arguing with reviewers when your time could have been spent more constructively to improve the articles. —Politizer /contribs 17:56, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Discussion

In order to stay neutral and refrain from committing personal attacks, I shall speak politely, not judge other people's words harshly, assume good faith, and believe that everyone can and wants to contribute to a discussion. In shall try to keep an open ear and an open mind, and realize that my perspective is only my own, and that I should be willing to listen to others. - Ottava Rima

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Editing

In order to avoid WP:OWN, I shall seek to edit with others, asking them for advice, and edit when people request action or help. When information is desired, I shall try to find it and provide it in a simple, neutral manner without passing value judgments upon another. If I find myself unable to work out a situation or feel that there is a problem, I shall seek help, advice, and withdraw myself in order to stay objective and to have perspective on the matter. - Ottava Rima

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Language

In order to show the encyclopedia and its users respect, I shall refrain from curse words, disparaging comments, and any negative characterization of edits, opinions, and other actions. I shall try to be neutral and welcoming. - Ottava Rima

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  • Wow, I am so very glad to hear this. I am impressed to see that you have taken the communities concerns and listened. I really hope you stick to your word here, because I think you will come to find that you will be met with the same level of respect as you give other users. If you ever find a situation in which you need to vent, my email is always open - feel free. If there is anything else I can do to ensure this goes smoothly let me know. Cheers, Tiptoety 01:37, 6 December 2008 (UTC)

Respect

In order to prove that I am here for the encyclopedia, I shall attempt to work with others, which would mean respecting their contributions. I shall praise where appropriate, thank those for their efforts no matter how small, and turn to those who have edited in the subject areas for their opinion. I shall not try to isolate myself through my words, actions, or behavior, but instead welcome others, no matter how big or small. - Ottava Rima

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  • Your recent comments about newer editors and the value (or lack of value) of their contributions were not respectful, and I hope you can continue to keep this goal in mind and continue working towards it. —Politizer /contribs 17:56, 9 December 2008 (UTC)

Reverting

In order to avoid WP:3RR and edit warring, I shall limit myself to 0RR and not directly revert anyone's actions. Instead, I will seek to discuss the matter politely and be willing to understand where the other user is coming from. - Ottava Rima

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Talk page discussion

In order to avoid WP:CIVIL issues, I will no longer refer to any rule violation and will not refer to any of the guidelines in a manner that calls into question another user's actions. I shall instead seek to discuss issues in a non-hostile manner and desire compromise without putting others on the defensive. - Ottava Rima

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