User:Rursus/Codex of conduct

This is not a part of any wikipedia policy, it is no law, it is not intended to be anything else than a manual (codex) for nice and honest behavior. It is binding for none, it is nonobligatory, it is a compact list of things to remember. It's purpose is to clarify a behavior that

Why

 * 1.1. Why are we here? We are here to write and read an encyclopedia of the best quality. Various editors have various reasons why they want to write and read an encyclopedia, and this might reflect their acting for this enterprise. Try to understand their behavior, but don't refrain from explaining your own standing point in a polite and nonconfrontative manner whenever necessary.
 * 1.2. How shall I behave? Peruse the ethic of reciprocity (a.k.a. golden rule), and ask yourself: how would I like to be treated in his/her situation? After some time a reciprocan behavior will come naturally and very easily.
 * 1.3. What can I do?
 * 1.4. How shall I work? Use the following priority order: cooperate, be bold, complain. If cooperation is possible, then choose that, if there's none there and nothing is happening: go on, be bold, do it yourself, if someone is disrupting what you do, complain at the talk page, and if none responds, at the user page. Don't wait weeks in order to see if there is any activity. If unsure, wait one day, otherwise be bold immediately, there is little purpose in lingering, otherwise wikipedia will fall asleep.