FamilySearch Wiki:Seek Help from Others

Informal mediation should be used when there are only two parties to the editing conflict and the parties are not able to resolve the conflict through Negotiation. The purpose of informal mediation is to involve the assistance of impartial third parties.

If an editing conflict involves factual or substantive issues, the conflict will be referred for Editor assistance. An editor or modirator with appropriate substantive experience or knowledge will attempt to help the parties resolve the dispute.

If an editing conflict involves sytlistic or formatting issues, the conflict will be referred to a Family Search assistant who can provide a Third opinon.