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Tonygrimaud at 11:46, 13 March 2011

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	M3P editors/contributors should always interact in a civil manner, and treat each other with consideration and respect in order to keep the focus on improving the M3P content and to help maintain a pleasant editing environment. M3P editors should always behave politely, calmly and reasonably, even during any heated debates that might arise.		M3P editors/contributors should always interact in a civil manner, and treat each other with consideration and respect in order to keep the focus on improving the M3P content and to help maintain a pleasant editing environment. M3P editors should always behave politely, calmly and reasonably, even during any heated debates that might arise.

			==Avoiding incivility==
	~~'''~~Avoiding incivility~~'''~~

	Be careful when you make an edit, and consider using the talk page to further explain why you made the edit. Edits that are not sufficiently explained can be seen as uncivil, whether that was the editor's intention or not. Use the edit summaries, and if there isn’t enough space, use the talk page to explain the reasons for your edit.		Be careful when you make an edit, and consider using the talk page to further explain why you made the edit. Edits that are not sufficiently explained can be seen as uncivil, whether that was the editor's intention or not. Use the edit summaries, and if there isn’t enough space, use the talk page to explain the reasons for your edit.

			==No room for personal attacks or harassment==
	~~'''~~No room for personal attacks or harassment~~'''~~

	M3P encourages a positive online community. People make mistakes, but they are encouraged to learn from them and change their ways. Personal attacks and harassment are contrary to this spirit, and is damaging to the work of building an online database on Maltese music.		M3P encourages a positive online community. People make mistakes, but they are encouraged to learn from them and change their ways. Personal attacks and harassment are contrary to this spirit, and is damaging to the work of building an online database on Maltese music.

			==Assume good faith==
	~~'''~~Assume good faith~~'''~~

	Unless there is strong evidence to the contrary, assume that M3P contributors/editors are trying to help, not hurt the project.		Unless there is strong evidence to the contrary, assume that M3P contributors/editors are trying to help, not hurt the project.

			==Incivility==
	~~'''~~Incivility~~'''~~

	Incivility consists of personal attacks, rudeness, disrespectful comments, and aggressive behaviours that disrupt the project and lead to unproductive stress and conflict.		Incivility consists of personal attacks, rudeness, disrespectful comments, and aggressive behaviours that disrupt the project and lead to unproductive stress and conflict.

			==Dealing with incivility==
	~~'''~~Dealing with incivility~~'''~~

	In general, be understanding and non-retaliatory in dealing with incivility. If others are uncivil, be understanding (people do say things when they get upset) rather than judgmental, and do not respond in kind. If necessary, point out gently that you think the comment might be considered uncivil, and make it clear that you want to move on and focus on the content issue. Bear in mind that the editor may not have considered it uncivil – M3P is edited by people from many different backgrounds, and standards vary. Consider also the option of ignoring isolated examples of incivility, and to simply move forward with the content issue.		In general, be understanding and non-retaliatory in dealing with incivility. If others are uncivil, be understanding (people do say things when they get upset) rather than judgmental, and do not respond in kind. If necessary, point out gently that you think the comment might be considered uncivil, and make it clear that you want to move on and focus on the content issue. Bear in mind that the editor may not have considered it uncivil – M3P is edited by people from many different backgrounds, and standards vary. Consider also the option of ignoring isolated examples of incivility, and to simply move forward with the content issue.

			==Dispute resolution==
	~~'''~~Dispute resolution~~'''~~

	In a case of ongoing incivility, first decide if anything needs to be done. Confronting someone over a minor incident – particularly if it turns out that you misinterpreted what they meant – may produce more stress and drama than the incident itself. Consider your own behaviour, and, if you find you have been uncivil, apologise to him or her instead.		In a case of ongoing incivility, first decide if anything needs to be done. Confronting someone over a minor incident – particularly if it turns out that you misinterpreted what they meant – may produce more stress and drama than the incident itself. Consider your own behaviour, and, if you find you have been uncivil, apologise to him or her instead.

			==Removing uncivil comments==
	~~'''~~Removing uncivil comments~~'''~~

	Where the uncivil comment is yours, any of these options will help to reduce the impact:		Where the uncivil comment is yours, any of these options will help to reduce the impact:
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	*Offensive comments about another contributor may be removed by any editor.		*Offensive comments about another contributor may be removed by any editor.

			==Apologising==
	~~'''~~Apologising~~'''~~

	Disputes, and even misunderstandings, can lead to situations in which one party feels injured by the other. The apology is a form of ritual exchange between both parties, where words are said that allow reconciliation.		Disputes, and even misunderstandings, can lead to situations in which one party feels injured by the other. The apology is a form of ritual exchange between both parties, where words are said that allow reconciliation.
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	For some people, it may be crucial to receive an apology from those who have offended them. Demanding an apology is almost never helpful and often inflames the situation further, though a polite, good faith request for an apology may be acceptable. Offering an apology is even better, and can be a key to resolving conflict. An apology provides the opportunity for a fresh start, and can clear the air when one person's perceived incivility has offended another.		For some people, it may be crucial to receive an apology from those who have offended them. Demanding an apology is almost never helpful and often inflames the situation further, though a polite, good faith request for an apology may be acceptable. Offering an apology is even better, and can be a key to resolving conflict. An apology provides the opportunity for a fresh start, and can clear the air when one person's perceived incivility has offended another.

			==Co-operation and civility==
	~~'''~~Co-operation and civility~~'''~~

	Editors are expected to be reasonably cooperative, to stay back from making personal attacks, to work within the scope of the M3P policies and guidelines, and to be responsive to good-faith questions.		Editors are expected to be reasonably cooperative, to stay back from making personal attacks, to work within the scope of the M3P policies and guidelines, and to be responsive to good-faith questions.

	Treat your fellow editors as respected colleagues with whom you are working on an important project. Be especially welcoming and patient towards new users. Welcome other people to edit the articles but do discourage non-constructive edits.		Treat your fellow editors as respected colleagues with whom you are working on an important project. Be especially welcoming and patient towards new users. Welcome other people to edit the articles but do discourage non-constructive edits.

Tonygrimaud: creating an article on civility between M3P contributors/editors

2011-03-13T11:38:04Z

creating an article on civility between M3P contributors/editors

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'''Civility'''

M3P editors/contributors should always interact in a civil manner, and treat each other with consideration and respect in order to keep the focus on improving the M3P content and to help maintain a pleasant editing environment. M3P editors should always behave politely, calmly and reasonably, even during any heated debates that might arise.

'''Avoiding incivility'''

Be careful when you make an edit, and consider using the talk page to further explain why you made the edit. Edits that are not sufficiently explained can be seen as uncivil, whether that was the editor's intention or not. Use the edit summaries, and if there isn’t enough space, use the talk page to explain the reasons for your edit.

'''No room for personal attacks or harassment'''

M3P encourages a positive online community. People make mistakes, but they are encouraged to learn from them and change their ways. Personal attacks and harassment are contrary to this spirit, and is damaging to the work of building an online database on Maltese music.

'''Assume good faith'''

Unless there is strong evidence to the contrary, assume that M3P contributors/editors are trying to help, not hurt the project.

'''Incivility'''

Incivility consists of personal attacks, rudeness, disrespectful comments, and aggressive behaviours that disrupt the project and lead to unproductive stress and conflict.

'''Dealing with incivility'''

In general, be understanding and non-retaliatory in dealing with incivility. If others are uncivil, be understanding (people do say things when they get upset) rather than judgmental, and do not respond in kind. If necessary, point out gently that you think the comment might be considered uncivil, and make it clear that you want to move on and focus on the content issue. Bear in mind that the editor may not have considered it uncivil – M3P is edited by people from many different backgrounds, and standards vary. Consider also the option of ignoring isolated examples of incivility, and to simply move forward with the content issue.

'''Dispute resolution'''

In a case of ongoing incivility, first decide if anything needs to be done. Confronting someone over a minor incident – particularly if it turns out that you misinterpreted what they meant – may produce more stress and drama than the incident itself. Consider your own behaviour, and, if you find you have been uncivil, apologise to him or her instead.

'''Removing uncivil comments'''

Where the uncivil comment is yours, any of these options will help to reduce the impact:

*Where someone is taking offense at your comment where none was intended, calmly explain what you meant.

*Simply apologize. This option never hurts, even if you feel that you are right in what you wrote, or that they have misunderstood what you meant, you can still apologise for the offense caused.

*Quietly rewrite the comment to be more civil and if someone has taken offense already, you should acknowledge the change in a quick comment after the changed text, for instance: Comment removed by author.

*Or strike it out (using <s>HTML strikeout tags</s>), to show, publicly, that you withdraw the comment.

Where the uncivil comment come from another editor, any of these options will help reduce the impact:

*It may be appropriate to discuss the offending words with that editor, and to request that editor to change that specific wording. Some care is necessary, however, so as not to further inflame the situation.

*It is not normally appropriate to edit or remove another editor's comment. Exceptions include to remove obvious vandalism to the page, or if the comment is on your own user talk page.

*Offensive comments about another contributor may be removed by any editor.

'''Apologising'''

Disputes, and even misunderstandings, can lead to situations in which one party feels injured by the other. The apology is a form of ritual exchange between both parties, where words are said that allow reconciliation.

For some people, it may be crucial to receive an apology from those who have offended them. Demanding an apology is almost never helpful and often inflames the situation further, though a polite, good faith request for an apology may be acceptable. Offering an apology is even better, and can be a key to resolving conflict. An apology provides the opportunity for a fresh start, and can clear the air when one person's perceived incivility has offended another.

'''Co-operation and civility'''

Editors are expected to be reasonably cooperative, to stay back from making personal attacks, to work within the scope of the M3P policies and guidelines, and to be responsive to good-faith questions.

Treat your fellow editors as respected colleagues with whom you are working on an important project. Be especially welcoming and patient towards new users. Welcome other people to edit the articles but do discourage non-constructive edits.