Wikipedia:Don't make a mountain out of a molehill

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Encyclopedia writers tend to be detail oriented, precision-loving creatures. At times we can become excessively upset at relatively small defects. When dealing with other editors, be careful not to overstate a problem, thereby feeding an unnecessary conflict. Grow a thicker skin or learn to laugh instead of complaining about your fellow editors.