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 BG3.wiki's '''Editing Policy''' is a set of guidelines for editors to follow when contributing to the wiki. These are a set of principles to apply when reasonable, rather than a list of hard rules that must always be followed.
 == General principles ==
 # Use straightforward, succinct language. ''Less is more.''
-# When making major edits, describe the nature of your edits by filling out the ''Summary'' field on the submission page.
+# Always prioritise fixing factual errors over rewriting articles to conform to a specific style.
+# Consult the [[Help: Style Guide|Style Guide]] or Editing Policy when necessary. When the Style Guide is unable to provide guidance, follow current wiki convention.
+=== Editing etiquette ===
+# A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others.
+# When making major edits, describe the nature of your edits by filling out the ''Summary'' field on the submission page
+# In case of editing conflicts and disputes, or simple disagreements, start a discussion on the Discussion / Talk page or the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF bg3.wiki Discord].
+=== Adding information ===
+# Be bold and take initiative to add new content to articles.
 # Do not be afraid to add incomplete information to the wiki. Incomplete edits can still be valuable. Do not create empty or near-empty articles.
-# Always prioritise fixing factual errors over rewriting articles to conform to a specific style.
+# Articles are never considere complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed.
-# Consult the [[Help: Style Guide|Style Guide]] or Editing Policy when necessary. When the Style Guide is unable to provide guidance, follow the current wiki convention.
-== Editing conflicts and disputes ==
+=== Factuality and verification ===
-# A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others.
+# Always attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
-# In case of disagreements, start a discussion on the Discussion / Talk page or the [https://discord.gg/K6R89fSZuF bg3.wiki Discord].
+# Prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it.
+# Do not outright remove correct information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it.
-== Objectivity and verification ==
+=== Objectivity and neutrality ===
-# Always attempt to source potentially contentious information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, use the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
 # Maintain objectivity when editing the wiki, to the extent it is reasonable.
+# Maintain a neutral perspective on the wiki. Add multiple points of view when necessary to ensure articles are balanced.
 # Speculative or interpretive information should always be stated to be as such, should be written using neutral language, and should only be supplementary to an article.
-== Removing information ==
-# Prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it. Do remove it when necessary.
-# Do not remove information simply because it lacks verification. Add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template and start a discussion.
-# Do not outright remove information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it.
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