FamilySearch Wiki:Dispute resolution

This policy describes what to do when you have a dispute with another contributor.

First Step: Try to work it out
When disputes arise between community members they are strongly encouraged to talk together and resolve their differences. When there are disputes, it is very important to:


 * Use the discussion (talk) pages to discuss issues, following the discussion (talk) page guidelines.
 * Follow the Etiquette Guidelines.
 * Accept that each party has the best interest of the wiki at heart.
 * Be open to compromise.


 * See also the article .

Second Step: Seek help from others

 * If you can't come to a resolution between the parties through negotiation, you should ask for some outside assistance from other community members. A few option to explore are:


 * Ask for a third opinion
 * Post a question on the Wiki Forums

Third Step: Mediation

 * If negotiations and informal help from third parties does result in resolution of the editing conflict, you may request mediation. Mediation is a more formal process whereby a Mediator helps to facilitate the conversation between the contributors.

Fourth Step: Arbitration

 * If Mediation doesn't resolve the problem, the issue may need to be escalated to the Arbitration Board. This is requested by the Mediator.