Worldpedia:Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Welcome to the Worldpedia Dispute Resolution page. If you are involved in a content dispute, user conflict, or policy disagreement, please follow the steps below to seek resolution.

When to Use Dispute Resolution

You should use this process if:

• You have a disagreement over the content of an article.
• Another editor is reverting your changes without discussion.
• You believe a user is violating community guidelines.
• A policy interpretation issue is causing conflict.

⚠️ Do NOT use this process for:

• Vandalism – Report it to Worldpedia:Administrators' Noticeboard.
• Harassment or serious misconduct – Report at Worldpedia:Report Abuse.
• Technical issues – Seek help at Worldpedia:Help Desk.

Steps for Resolving Disputes

Follow these steps before escalating the issue:

1️⃣ Talk to the Other User

• Start a discussion on the article's talk page or the user’s talk page.
• Clearly state your concerns and propose solutions.
• Maintain a civil and respectful tone.

2️⃣ Seek Third-Party Opinion

• If direct discussion fails, request a neutral opinion at Worldpedia:Third Opinion.
• Third-party editors can mediate and suggest compromises.

3️⃣ Request Mediation

• If the dispute is unresolved, request formal mediation at Worldpedia:Mediation Requests.
• A mediator will assist in finding a fair resolution.

4️⃣ Arbitration (Final Step)

• If all previous steps fail, the dispute may be referred to Worldpedia:Arbitration Committee.
• Arbitrators will review the case and issue a binding decision.

Guidelines for Effective Dispute Resolution

• Assume good faith – Other editors may have valid reasons for their edits.
• Be respectful and professional – No personal attacks or aggressive behavior.
• Follow Worldpedia policies – Decisions should align with Worldpedia:Content Policies and Worldpedia:Terms of Use.
• Stay calm – Heated arguments rarely lead to productive resolutions.

Where to Get Help

• Worldpedia:Help Desk – General assistance.
• Worldpedia:Administrators' Noticeboard – Admin intervention requests.
• Worldpedia:Community Portal – Community discussions.

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