User:Skomorokh/First rule

The first rule of editorial conduct issues is discuss with the editor. If you have failed to respect this, you have in all likelihood acted irresponsibly.


 * Consequences of non-observance
 * A misunderstanding which could have been clarified and laid to rest to mutual satisfaction becomes a full-blown dispute, spawning factions and acrimony and drama.
 * The absence of communication mean the intentions of the editor in question are misinterpreted, and a serious action [such as removal of rights] is taken on avoidable misjudgement.
 * You escalate and the editor in question takes affront, causing lasting damage. Long-term contributors have left over the most trifling of slights; it only takes a straw to break a camel's back.


 * Exceptions
 * Obvious vandals/trolls. Note that much of the time, an editor who seems to you to be a vandal/troll does not seem likewise to others, least of all themselves.
 * You've been rightly warned off interacting with the editor.
 * Taking action before discussion will prevent serious disruption.