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Some new users might simply misunderstand our policies and need some guidance. Not all initial efforts which violate policy are done out of opposition or indifference to project goals.  

Some new users might simply misunderstand our policies and need some guidance. Not all initial efforts which violate policy are done out of opposition or indifference to project goals.  

A sysops responsibility is to help users by providing guidance. If a user seems stubborn or indifferent, try shepherding or mentoring the user. The relationship between Sysop and Editor should not be adversarial. Do not compound the problem by being argumentative. You should interact peacefully and positively with users, direct newbies to the appropriate Guideline page or clause that deals with certain problems, and issue polite warnings as required. If necessary, you may impose editing restrictions, undo useless work, [[userfy]] inadequate articles, or try short blocks.

A sysops' responsibility is to help users by providing guidance. If a user seems stubborn or indifferent, try shepherding or mentoring the user. The relationship between Sysop and Editor should not be adversarial. Do not compound the problem by being argumentative. You should interact peacefully and positively with users, direct newbies to the appropriate Guideline page or clause that deals with certain problems, and issue polite warnings as required. If necessary, you may impose editing restrictions, undo useless work, [[userfy]] inadequate articles, or try short blocks.

==Civility==

==Civility==