User blog comment:Meighan/Best Practices & You./@comment-4673509-20110710235522/@comment-2200849-20110712131834

Actually, Kevvy9's problem is kind of real. Large wikis attract a large number of contributors, and the administration simply does not have the time to keep up with them&mdash;guide and follow them. For example, Wookieepedia's administration of 45 members typically uses preset warning/notice templates, but also send personalized, encouraging comments if they get a positive response. Individual users also offer advice at the first spot. However, there are plenty of vandals too, and in their case, the friendly tone is often unsuccessful, so probably that is Kevvy's problem, too. A suggestion: use notice/warning templates, which point the contributor to useful links and policies and help him/her familiarize himself/herself with the wiki. Any other opinions?