User:Xasxas256/Test3

If you're reading this, this is just like those random essays on Wikipedia, it's just some cobbled together thoughts of mine.

Notes to the reader
In my time here I've found that most new users fit into one of three categories:
 * The polite, apologetic new user. They normally come in with little Wiki editing experience but just want to help out. They're either very worried about making mistakes so they only make simple edits and are continually saying "sorry if my last edit was wrong, I'm just trying to learn!" OR They launch themselves into every aspect of the GuildWiki and boldly edit as many different things as they can! Both types will have a talk page full of notes from regulars that begin with "Just a quick note, when you're editing..." to which they reply with "oh sorry sorry I didn't realise, I won't do it again!" Sure they make mistakes but they're always happy to learn. These by the way are my favourite types of users. ;)


 * Our second group have some Wiki editing background, generally from the Wikipedia although it could be another wiki. They have no fear of editing any article or template and do plenty of reading to try and get a grasp of how things are done here. They hate backing down and have the ability to find some some talk page post or a policy from either here or Wikipedia that backs them up.


 * The third type of user has little Wiki editing experience but unlike the first category of users, they're rude and abusive when pulled up for something. They tend to launch into massive tirades over trivial things, generally when someone edits or removes a contribution they've made. They also have the ability to find policy/talk page comments that support them but they're nowhere near as good at it as the second group. These users tend not to last and if they do leave it's generally with a spiteful, biting comment about a particular user they've singled out and also say that the whole GuildWiki community sucks and they'll never contribute here again. It's important to note that these users are not always "born" like this. When making a criticism or suggestion to a new user, remember to still be nice! First impressions are important, a terse, know-it-all comment never goes down well, oftentimes a user will join this category in part because of that kind of comment (I think a person's general disposition is an important factor too).

I guess the general thing is to try to be nice to your fellow editor because it'll always pay off. I really like hanging out on the GuildWiki and I reckon that we're a pretty helpful and friendly bunch, despite highly different backgrounds. Don't launch personal attacks because you'll find you won't get far with that. Respect the other users here, even if you disagree with them. Finally, remember that discussions on the GuildWiki are not debates. Your job isn't to argue one point, it's an attempt to find the best solution to a problem, backing down isn't a sign of weakness; it's the sign of a properly functioning discussion!