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Using common sense is inherent in every decision that we make, on or off wiki. To point out how using common sense is necessary in even enforcing Wikipedia's most basic policies, I will use the example of vandalism reversion. Look at this edit made to the article James Bond. The edit is clearly vandalism. However, the user who made this edit ...
Realize that other people's perspectives ARE their reality, the way they honestly see the world. Don't get defensive – If you notice yourself becoming defensive, say so or ask for a "Time Out." If you sense the other person becoming defensive, try to ease the tension and examine what could have triggered such a response.
Write clearly, plainly, and concisely, and do so in a way that allows other editors to easily respond to you. Keep in mind that sarcasm cannot easily be conveyed in writing and may be misinterpreted or mistranslated. Insinuation and double entendre should be avoided when expressing constructive criticism. This also helps the editor receiving ...
Wikipedia has many rules. Instead of following every rule, it is acceptable to use common sense as you go about editing. Being too wrapped up in rules can cause you to lose perspective, so there are times when it is better to ignore a rule . However, ignoring a rule or editing in such a manner as will cost another their time is generally ...
Civil discourse is the practice of deliberating about matters of public concern in a way that seeks to expand knowledge and promote understanding. The word "civil" relates directly to civic in the sense of being oriented toward public life, [1] [2] and less directly to civility, in the sense of mere politeness. Discourse is defined as the use ...
The common sense is where this comparison happens, and this must occur by comparing impressions (or symbols or markers; σημεῖον, sēmeîon, 'sign, mark') of what the specialist senses have perceived. [16] The common sense is therefore also where a type of consciousness originates, "for it makes us aware of having sensations at all". And ...
The second-person (singular and plural) possessive adjective your is used as a form of address (that is, when speaking directly to the person[s] entitled to the style[s]); the third-person possessive adjectives his/her' (singular) and their (plural) are used as forms of reference (that is, when speaking about the person[s] entitled to the style ...
Common sense is what tells us that the Earth is flat. And that heavy objects fall faster than light ones. And that mass is solid and velocity is additive. Common sense is fine as far as it goes, but it has to be tempered with the occasional reality check. :) Xtifr tälk 20:18, 13 April 2007 (UTC) Your common sense can speak for itself!