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This essay concerns problems about consensus which have been debated for years. The Wikipedia policy WP:Consensus describes rules for trying to reach consensus in various aspects of Wikipedia work. After all the discussions, there are still numerous obstacles to reaching consensus or "no consensus":
I'll stop the list there, but I must emphasize that beyond forming a consensus, it is important to realize when no consensus has been formed, and not try to force a de facto consensus and define restrictions when there is strong disagreement about the issues.
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 essay concerns problems about consensus which have been debated for years. The Wikipedia policy WP:Consensus describes rules for trying to reach consensus in various aspects of Wikipedia work. After all the discussions, there are still numerous obstacles to reaching consensus or "no consensus":
I'll stop the list there, but I must emphasize that beyond forming a consensus, it is important to realize when no consensus has been formed, and not try to force a de facto consensus and define restrictions when there is strong disagreement about the issues.