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If I know that part of the information is incorrect should I first describe the changes I'm going to make on the talk page or should I just go ahead and make the changes?
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If I know that part of the information is incorrect should I first describe the changes I'm going to make on the talk page or should I just go ahead and make the changes? {{Unsigned|ChrisMH -- 09:08, 1 December 2009 (EST)}}
    
:Glad you joined!  In my totally unofficial opinion:  If the article's been undergoing a lot of controversy recently, or if there's been controversy before about the issues you want to address, I'd describe the changes.  If it's been undergoing a lot of editing recently, and the changes are major, I'd describe them.  Otherwise, I'd go right ahead and edit; if someone objects, he can always (revert and) describe his objections.  This's what I'd do; it's definitely not official policy.  --[[User:EvanW|EvanW]] 11:27, 1 December 2009 (EST)
 
:Glad you joined!  In my totally unofficial opinion:  If the article's been undergoing a lot of controversy recently, or if there's been controversy before about the issues you want to address, I'd describe the changes.  If it's been undergoing a lot of editing recently, and the changes are major, I'd describe them.  Otherwise, I'd go right ahead and edit; if someone objects, he can always (revert and) describe his objections.  This's what I'd do; it's definitely not official policy.  --[[User:EvanW|EvanW]] 11:27, 1 December 2009 (EST)
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::Chris, the important thing to remember is that encyclopedia's rely on ''facts''.  '''That means having verifiable sources included with your edits.'''  If you or I know something is a fact, and we add it to an article, that doesn't help other users without their ability to confirm it with a reliable source.  Please check the links I placed on your talk page, including our Manual of Style for help.  Our Guidelines will also be of help.  Remember part of your online reputation includes not using anonymous proxies to mask your location.  That said, welcome to you as well, and that is the ''official'' word on your question! --[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]<sub><small>/Admin</small></sub><sup>[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]]</sup> 11:43, 1 December 2009 (EST)
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