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Assume good faith is a fundamental principle and a core policy in every community. As we allow anyone to edit, it follows that we assume that most people who work on the project are trying to help it, not hurt it. If this weren't true, a wiki project would be doomed from the start.
What constitutes Good Faith?
- No intention of malice.
- People trying their best to do their best for the greater good of the community.
- Friendliness, honesty, caring.
So, when you reasonably assume something is a mistake, correct it without just reverting it or labeling it as vandalism. When you disagree with someone, remember that every party involved has the intention to help the project. Consider the practice of constructive criticism by using talk pages/message walls to explain yourself and allow others to do the same. This can avoid misunderstandings and prevent problems from escalating. Calm and constructive conversations help to get everyone's viewpoint across and find a compromise between potentially conflicting visions.
Assuming good faith is about intentions, not actions. Even well-meaning users make mistakes, and you should correct them when they do. What you should not do is act like their mistake was deliberate. Correct, but don't scold. There will be people on the wiki you disagree with, that doesn't mean they're trying to wreck the wiki.
See also[]
- Help:Assuming good faith
- Wikipedia:Assume good faith, on which this page was based
- MeatBall:AssumeGoodFaith