Here are a few things that, if you ever find yourself thinking them, are probably signs that you should take some time off away from edit wars, or at the very least, a nice cup of tea and a sit down.
This page is intended as humor. It is not, has never been, nor will ever be, a Wikipedia policy or guideline. Rather, it illustrates standards or conduct that are generally not accepted by the Wikipedia community. |
This page in a nutshell: Assume that others do not intend to follow the policies and guidelines of WP participation, even if there is clear and present evidence that they do. |
“ | 'Can you direct me to the railway station?' asks the stranger. 'Certainly,' says the local, pointing in the opposite direction, towards the post office, 'and would you post this letter for me on your way?' 'Certainly,' says the stranger, resolving to open it to see if it contains anything worth stealing. | ” |
— Amartya Sen |
Or walk the dog if you're more of an outdoorsy type. It may also help to remember the maxim "Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you."
If an admin has done something that you disagree with, such as removing a typo in your post or deleting a page that you don't want deleted, they must be a vandal who has taken the time to become an admin so they can troll you. Make sure to send an ALL-CAPS SCREAMING EMAIL to the Wiki Foundation. They will probably respond in a manner that you didn't want them to, or not at all. That's because they are in league with the rogue admin. In that case, hack their accounts and take over Wiki English. If you can't hack them, sue them. Legal threats are never not allowed!
Additionally consider following the BOLD, Revert, Revert, Revert cycle.
If all else fails, consider climbing the Reichstag dressed as Spider-man. We here at Wikipedia show substantial concerninterest in these sorts of events.
Congratulations, you just deceived yourself. Now enjoy your Wikipedia block while it lasts. Even if you try to appeal with the admins saying yes and yet you keep assuming bad faith...well...it's game over for your IP address. You may want to sockpuppet by swapping IP addresses with another user, well, sorry to say this but your ISP has caught you red-handed, and your ISP has now banned you from Wiki English.
Now you might think you can still assume bad faith on other Wiki projects since you're blocked only on Wiki English...well...BUSTED! You are now banned from all Wiki projects permanently!
Tempting it may be, but in reality please consider reading and following Wikipedia:Assume good faith, before editors start viewing you as being obnoxious.
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