Wikipedia:Talk dos and don'ts

{{dosanddonts

| guideline = Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines

| shortcut1 = WP:TALKDD

| main = Discussion is how we get things done – it's vital to do it right!

| caption = When involved in discussion:

| do1 = Sign your messages with "~~~~"

| do2 = Start conversations under a new heading

| do3 = Indent replies

| do4 = Ping involved parties

| do5 = Be concise

| do6 = Present evidence

| do7 = See the talk guidelines for more guidance

| dont1 = be uncivil or make it personal

| dont2 = edit other's comments

| dont3 = canvass for support elsewhere

| dont4 = go off topic

| dont5 = duplicate discussions

| dont6 = close discussions you are involved in

| dont7 = EVER make legal threats

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