If we keep this common goal, this love of knowledge, in mind, if we concentrate on achieving a even when it is difficult, if we try to actually ''understand'' what the other side has to say, then we can reach the state of "WikiLove". If we fail to achieve WikiLove, this will only mean that the encyclopedia as a whole will suffer. Constant flamewars drive contributors away, articles drive readers away, and both harm our reputation in the long term.
There is to achieve WikiLove, but there are key components:
- Follow – respect other contributors
- Love even more.
- Follow – they make it easier to work with one another
- Aim for a – write articles that people from all sides can read and agree with
- – remember, this is the Internet. Don't allow yourself to be hurt; do try to accommodate other people's views. Rather try to follow the spirit of Ahimsa : neither mentally, verbally, or physically do injury, whether by doing it oneself, getting it done by others, or approving it when done by others.
- Remember that your fellow editors are not part of your operating system, or 'genies in a lamp', etc., everyone likes to feel appreciated, and even if you are making a negative comment, it's always good to start with a thank you, and maybe end with a thank you if making a request:
- ---"Hi, thank you for your comments on my edit, which you reverted. I would appreciate if you would please look at this version... ..., and again, thank you for your time."
- ---"Hi, and thank you for contributing to the article on Migratory Birds . However, I believe you are mistaken about... ...I have edited it for factuality, would you mind reading it again when you can? Thanks again.
- ---"Cheers on your good work on Clothing ! Since you seem knowledgeable on the subject, could you explain what you meant by... ...I read it, but the meaning wasn't clear from the context. Perhaps you could make it more understandable to the layman, or provide some links for further study? Thanks!! (etc.)
It's only the Internet! Breathe...... and relax!
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