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 | This page in a nutshell: "Okay" does not mean "I agree". |
Summary
Okay in contemporary usage does not carry significant commitment or specify implicit agreement; it only indicates confirmation that a communication has been received, and does not speak to message content. Although okay generally indicates no intent to oppose, it does not indicate an endorsement of the position.
Implied agreement
While participating in article improvement, consensus building, and dispute resolution, a dialogue where discourse can reach a point where some action may be taken. Editor A may inform Editor B (or the community writ large) of the action and reason for that action.
Implied credibility
Okay also should not be used as an indication of implied credibility of facts underlying foo.
| This is an
essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been
thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
| This page in a nutshell: "Okay" does not mean "I agree". |
Summary
Okay in contemporary usage does not carry significant commitment or specify implicit agreement; it only indicates confirmation that a communication has been received, and does not speak to message content. Although okay generally indicates no intent to oppose, it does not indicate an endorsement of the position.
Implied agreement
While participating in article improvement, consensus building, and dispute resolution, a dialogue where discourse can reach a point where some action may be taken. Editor A may inform Editor B (or the community writ large) of the action and reason for that action.
Implied credibility
Okay also should not be used as an indication of implied credibility of facts underlying foo.