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This page in a nutshell: An editor's status, popularity, or in-game experience does not affect how they are treated and how their opinion is "weighed" in a discussion.
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Editors come in all shapes, sizes and powers; from the bureaucrat, to the admin, to the standard editor, to the unlogged IP address. However, there is no person on this wiki that has more authority than another, no matter what, because all editors are equal.

Appealing to a higher authority[]

Wiki authorities[]

Wikis are not based on any form of heirarchy. Administrators and bureaucrats are trusted members of the wiki community who are recognized for reliable edits and fairness in dealing with discussions or arguments. This does not give them authority over other players in overruling decisions; all major decisions of this kind (such as requesting adminship) must be made by the community, and not by an individual. Editors should also not claim "Admin name here said that we shouldn't do this, so we shouldn't" if there isn't already a clear rule or policy on this. Don't actively ignore it either, though; discuss it. Discussion is a major part of wikis.

Experience[]

Many users are well-rounded and have much experience within the State of Missouri. Their edits may be considered more weighted in a dispute, some users and may think their edits have more value and trump others because they know more. However, on the wiki, this does not matter. A beginner has as much weight in their edits as a user that is, for example, the governor. Still, in the case of no prior experience, having solid knowledge of the subject before making large changes its article can be beneficial, preventing some forms of confusion and editor conflict.

Remember[]

Everyone on this wiki is equal. Stay cool, don't get frustrated with other users, and be polite. We're all equal, and with equality comes equal importance.

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