Wikipedia:There is no red tape

If there's a simple way to fix a problem (like a typo in a category name), but the normal way is lengthy and unnecessary, just boldly fix it. If someone questions it solely because it was out of process, they are wikilawyering and you should just point out WP:IAR to them. Often, policies are red tape. They are there for when they are necessary. WP:IAR is there to cut red tape without making policies so complicated they are incomprehensible. If it is opposed for another reason, use the process: it's not red tape then, but a way to evaluate the change and build consensus before the change is made.