Dispute Resolution[edit source]

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[edit source]

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[edit source]

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[edit source]

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[edit source]

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

This page is monitored by Worldpedia moderators. If you need urgent help, contact an administrator.