User:7/What NOT to do
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As I learn more of the "Rowan Edwards" events of the past, I feel that there should be certain things that new users should know - a general rule on what NOT to do on MuseWiki - basically: DON'T BE A DICK.
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What is a dick?
- A dick has an over-exaggerated sense of importance.
- A dick refuses to abide by the rules, in a most uncool way.
- At certain times, to certain people (8-year-olds) breaking the rules may be considered "cool" (example:The Fonz), but most of the time, it's inappropriate and just plain stupid.
- A dick never admits when he/she is wrong or caught in a lie
- A dick always comes back, like a terrible itch
- A dick will do anything to make themselves look right
- Examples include:
- Changing their beliefs/views
- Betraying others
- Sockpuppetry (making multiple accounts, one to agree with the other)
- A dick has only one goal in life - MAKING THEMSELVES LOOK BETTER
- All else is secondary.
Making amends
If you have been labeled a dick, and want to do the un-dick thing and make amends, it is most likely impossible, although following a few simple steps may make it right.
- Apologizing
- Don't over do it.
- Fixing mistakes
- Examples include:
- Reverting pages you messed up, if not done already.
- Being a good citizen from here on out
- Examples include:
- Legit edits
- Fixing mistakes of others (WITHOUT rubbing it in their face, a.k.a. being a dick)
Wikimedia Recomends:
Honestly examine your motivations. Are you here to contribute and make the project good? Or is your goal really to find fault, get your views across, or be the one in control? Perhaps secretly inside you even enjoy the thrill of a little confrontation. This may not make you a bad person, but to everyone who is busily trying to build something great, you become an impediment. People get frustrated, rancor ensues, the atmosphere changes, and the whole project suffers. Are you here to give, or to take? If appropriate, publicly apologize to anyone to whom you may have been a dick. It's okay; this won't make you seem weak. On the contrary, people will take notice of your willingness to cooperate and will almost always meet your efforts with increased respect.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Labeling someone a dick is something a dick would do.
