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# 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.
# 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 ===
==== Editing etiquette ====
# A single editor's personal preference or opinion about what goes on the wiki should not override all others.
# 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
# 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].
# 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 ===
==== Adding information ====
# Be bold and take initiative to add new content to articles.
# 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.
# 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.
# Articles are never considere complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed.
# Articles are never considere complete – add additional information or perspectives to articles as needed.


=== Factuality and verification ===
==== Factuality and verification ====
# Always attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
# Always attempt to source information using the <nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki> tag. If an edit needs verification, add the <nowiki>{{verify}}</nowiki> template.
# Prioritise correcting factually incorrect information over removing it.
# 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.
# Do not outright remove correct information that could be relevant to an article - rephrase and rework it.


=== Objectivity and neutrality ===
==== Objectivity and neutrality ====
# Maintain objectivity when editing the wiki, to the extent it is reasonable.
# 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.
# Maintain a neutral perspective on the wiki. Add multiple points of view when necessary to ensure articles are balanced.
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