Tag: Wikipedia mediation

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Handles Controversial Topics: Disputes, Mediation, and Consensus

Wikipedia handles controversial topics through a system of mediation, consensus, and source-based editing. Disputes are expected, not avoided. Editors rely on reliable sources, not opinions. Conflict is managed, not suppressed.

Leona Whitcombe

Mediation on Wikipedia: When and How to Seek Outside Help for Content Disputes

Learn when and how to use Wikipedia's mediation process to resolve content disputes fairly. Find out how trained volunteers help editors reach consensus without banning or forcing decisions.