The Sims Wiki:Please don't bite the Newbies: Difference between revisions

The Sims Wiki is improved not only through the contributions of many regular, experienced editors, but also by many newcomers (or [[The Sims Wiki:Newbies|'newbies']]). It is important to remember that these newbies most likely are not well-versed in [[The Sims Wiki:Policy|policies]], [[The Sims Wiki:Guidelines|guidelines and best practices]], or [[The Sims Wiki:Manual of Style|formatting guidelines]]. These users may make edits which go against wiki style, and these edits may even be deemed as vandalism by some. However, such actions may simply be a misunderstanding of wiki editing or honest accidents, not deliberate attempts to cause harm to the wiki. In time, a user will learn the rules of wiki editing, but not unless they are given the ability to correct and/or learn from honest mistakes. Users who are instead treated with strict application of the rules may likely never return to make positive contributions, and may even retaliate with hostile action that causes further damage. Administrators and users responding to bad Newbie edits should therefore be clear, polite and considerate to the needs of Newbies. In short, '''don't bite the newbies!'''

 

 

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