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Undid edit by Ac2k: We didn't think we needed to. This is not a standard that people adhere to on the wiki - a major change like this must be discussed on the talk page.
m (Adding this back in, since no one else has raised an issue on the talk page.)
(Undid edit by Ac2k: We didn't think we needed to. This is not a standard that people adhere to on the wiki - a major change like this must be discussed on the talk page.)
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*Adding information, or making spelling/grammar corrections usually will not require an edit summary.
*Adding information, or making spelling/grammar corrections usually will not require an edit summary.
*Posting on the forum or talk page will typically not require an edit summary.
*Posting on the forum or talk page will typically not require an edit summary.
*When communicating with new users or IPs, it is preferable to address all issues or concerns on their talk page instead of through an edit summary. Many newer users are unfamiliar with the features of the wiki, and may simply never read edit summaries if they don't know what they are. As such, do not expect a new user to have read your edit summary, and do not chastise them for not reading an edit summary.


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