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This policy describes what to do when you have a dispute with another editor.  
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This policy describes what to do when you have a dispute with another contributor.  
  
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First Step: Try to work it out&nbsp;
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=== First Step: Try to work it out ===
  
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When disputes arise between community members they are strongly encouraged to talk together and resolve their differences.&nbsp; When there are&nbsp;disputes, it is very important to&nbsp;:  
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When disputes arise between community members they are strongly encouraged to talk together and resolve their differences. When there are disputes, it is very important to:  
  
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#[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Assume_good_faith Accept&nbsp;that each party has the best interest of the wiki at&nbsp;heart]
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::#Use the discussion (talk) pages to discuss issues, following the&nbsp;[[FamilySearch Wiki:Talk page guidelines|discussion (talk) page guidelines]].
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#Use the talk pages to discuss issues, following the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines Talk page guidelines]  
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::#Follow the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Etiquette Guidelines|Etiquette Guidelines]].
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#Follow the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Etiquette_Guidelines Etiquette&nbsp;Guidelines]  
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::#Accept that each party has the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Assume good faith|best interest of the wiki]] at heart.<br>
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#Stay cool when the editing gets hot&nbsp;&nbsp;
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::#[[FamilySearch Wiki:Civility and Polite Discourse|Be civilized in your discusssions]].
  
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Discussions relating to the editing dispute should take place on the [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Talk_page_guidelines talk (discussion) page]&nbsp;linked to the wiki article as to which the editing conflict has arisen. Comments relating to the editing conflict should not be posted on the other user's talk page. Nor should comments relating to the editing conflict be communicated by telephone or by email. By following these procedures, the negotiation process will remain transparent.
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:See also the article ''{{wpd|Wikipedia:Staying cool when the editing gets hot}}.''
  
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For more complex editing conflicts&nbsp;that the editors cannot resolve&nbsp;through talk page discussion, you can follow the other steps in the dispute resolution process.&nbsp; Informal mediation can be used to solicit comments and suggestions from third parties.&nbsp;&nbsp;The appropriate means of informal mediation will depend on the nature of the editing conflict.
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=== Second Step: Seek help from others&nbsp; ===
  
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If an editing conflict involves only a single wiki article and the conflict involves stylistic or formatting issues, the parties should first consult [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Manual_of_Style Family Search Wiki:Manual of Style ]to determine whether the Manual of Style provides guidance that may resolve the editing conflict. If the Manual of Style does not provide the necessary guidance, one or more of the parties should Request a third opinion.
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:If you can't come to a resolution between the parties through negotiation,&nbsp;you should ask for some outside assistance from other community members. A few option to explore are:
  
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If an editing conflict involves only a single wiki article and the conflict involves a factual or substantive issue, the parties to the conflict should Request editor assistance.  
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::*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Contributor assistance|Seek contributor assistance]]
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::*Post a question on the [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/forumdisplay.php?f=56 Wiki Forums]
  
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If an editing conflict potentially affects more than one wiki article, the views of additional members of the wiki community should be sought. Views can be sought through a posting on a Wiki Forum. Alternatively, the conflict may best be resolved by means of a new Project. If one or both of the parties to the conflict thinks that it will be useful to have a new Project established, they can take steps to begin a new wiki project.
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=== Third Step: Mediation  ===
  
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If the parties to the editing conflict are not able to resolve the conflict through informal mediation, then one or both of the parties may Request formal mediation.  
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:If negotiations and informal help from third parties do not resolve the editing conflict,&nbsp;you may [[FamilySearch Wiki:Mediation Requests|request mediation]]. Mediation is a more formal process whereby a neutral third party, a Mediator, helps to facilitate the conversation between the contributors. {{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Mediation}}
  
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If an editing conflict is related to user conduct that is in conflict with the Civility and Polite Discourse policy, the issue will be handled through the Arbitration process.
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=== Fourth Step: Arbitration ===
  
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When disputes arise between community members they are strongly encouraged to talk together and resolve their differences without using [[FamilySearch Wiki:Mediation|Mediation]] or [[FamilySearch Wiki:Arbitration|Arbitration]].
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:If Mediation doesn't resolve the problem, the issue may need to be escalated to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Arbitration|Arbitration Board]]. This is requested by the Mediator. {{main|FamilySearch Wiki:Arbitration}}
  
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Options to explore before requesting formal mediation or as a last resort arbitration include:
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Latest revision as of 14:40, 11 October 2011

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This policy describes what to do when you have a dispute with another contributor.

Contents

First Step: Try to work it out

When disputes arise between community members they are strongly encouraged to talk together and resolve their differences. When there are disputes, it is very important to:

  1. Use the discussion (talk) pages to discuss issues, following the discussion (talk) page guidelines.
  2. Follow the Etiquette Guidelines.
  3. Accept that each party has the best interest of the wiki at heart.
  4. Be civilized in your discusssions.
See also the article Wikipedia:Staying cool when the editing gets hot.

Second Step: Seek help from others 

If you can't come to a resolution between the parties through negotiation, you should ask for some outside assistance from other community members. A few option to explore are:

Third Step: Mediation

If negotiations and informal help from third parties do not resolve the editing conflict, you may request mediation. Mediation is a more formal process whereby a neutral third party, a Mediator, helps to facilitate the conversation between the contributors.
Main article: FamilySearch Wiki:Mediation


Fourth Step: Arbitration

If Mediation doesn't resolve the problem, the issue may need to be escalated to the Arbitration Board. This is requested by the Mediator.
Main article: FamilySearch Wiki:Arbitration



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