User talk:Mially

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I also wanted to note that it is usually a bad idea to re-instate controversial changes. It is fine to make bold edits. However, according to WP:BRD, if an editor in good faith reverts your bold changes, it is never appropriate to re-insert those changes. Instead, the best course of actions is to start a dialog on the article's talk page. You can create a new topic where you propose your changes and explain in more detail why you think they are necessary. Continuously reverting can lead to a form of disruptive editing called "edit warring" which can lead to blocks. It's always better to work with the community, start discussions, and raise consensus for your changes, as opposed to re-adding controversial material. I have made a compromise change to the redirect that I think everyone can live with. Hope you under stand. -Andrew c [talk] 22:39, 7 April 2008 (UTC)