Parting words of advice from Larry Sanger:

• Be open and warmly welcoming, not insular,
• Be focused singlemindedly on writing an encyclopedia, not on Usenet-style debate,
• Recognize and praise the best work, work that is detailed, factual, well-informed, and well-referenced,
• Work to understand what neutrality requires and why it is so essential to and good for this project,
• Treat your fellow productive, well-meaning members of Wikipedia with respect and good will,
• Attract and honor good people who know a lot and can write about it well, and
• Show the door to trolls, vandals, and wiki-anarchists, who, if permitted, would waste your time and create a poisonous atmosphere here.

A troll's helpful hint for newcomers: Before interpreting Sanger's parting advice as permission from the current community of participants to engage in personal attacks, harassment or stalking after labeling people with whom you disagree, it would be wise to read and understand the policy or guideline regarding personal attacks and the ad hominem fallacy identified by ancient Greek philosophers.

An outline for a Wikicovenant from Kingturtle:

• Make others feel welcome (even longtime participants; even those you dislike),
• Create and continue a friendly environment,
• Turn the other cheek (which includes walking away from potential edit wars),
• Give praise, especially to those you don't know (most people like to know they are wanted and appreciated), and
• Forgive!

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