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== How to list a dispute == Before making a request here, be sure that the issue has been '''thoroughly discussed''' on the article talk page. 3O is only for assistance in resolving disagreements that have come to a standstill. If no agreement can be reached on the talk page and '''only two editors''' are involved, follow the directions below to list the dispute. Otherwise, please follow other methods in the [[A2wiki:dispute resolution|dispute resolution]] process such as the [[A2wiki:Dispute resolution noticeboard|dispute resolution noticeboard]] or [[A2wiki:RFC|request for comment]]. 3O is usually flexible by allowing a few exceptions, like those involving mainly two editors with an extra editor having minimal participation. Further guidance is available in [[/User FAQ|Third Opinion frequently asked questions]]. It is recommended that the filing editor notifies the second editor about the post here. If the second editor disagrees with this process, the first editor still has the right to receive a third opinion; however, since this is non-binding, the second editor is free to ignore the third opinion if they wish to. In cases involving long discussions or topics requiring prior technical knowledge, editors are requested to present a short summary of the dispute, in [[WP:Plain English|plain English]] and preferably in a new subsection below the main discussion, so that 3O volunteers may find it easier to respond to. Some disputes may involve editor conduct issues as well as issues regarding article content. In such cases, the third opinion request should be framed in terms of content issues, even if the conduct of an editor is also at issue. For disputes that are ''exclusively'' about an editor's conduct and are not related to a content issue, other forums may be more appropriate such as the [[A2wiki:ANI|administrators noticeboard]]. If in doubt, post your request here at third opinion and a neutral editor will help out. === Instructions === '''No discussion of the issue should take place here'''—this page is only for listing the dispute. Please confine discussion to the talk page where the dispute is taking place. Follow these instructions to make your post: * Edit the following "Active disagreements" section on this page to begin a new entry in the section. Your entry should be at the end of the list if there are other entries, and the first character should be a '''[[number sign|#]]''' symbol to create a numbered list. This preserves the numbering and chronological order of the list. * Your entry should contain the following: ** a '''[[Help:Section#Section linking|section link]]''' to a section on the article's talk page dedicated to the 3O discussion. ** a brief neutral description of the dispute—'''no more than a line or two'''—without trying to argue for or against either side. Take care (as much as possible) to make it seem as though the request is being added by both participants. ** a '''date, but no signature'''. You can add the date without your name by using '''five tildes''' (<nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>). (Note: your name will still be shown in your contributions and edit history.) * Be sure to provide a notification of your request on the other editor's Talk page. Requests are subject to being removed from the list if no volunteer chooses to provide an opinion within six days after they are listed below. If your dispute is removed for that reason (check the {{History|A2WIKI:Third opinion|history}} to see the reason), please feel free to re-list your dispute if you still would like to obtain an opinion—indicate that it's been re-listed in your entry. If removed a second time due to no volunteer giving an opinion, please do not relist again. If you are a party to a dispute and another party has requested an opinion it is improper for you to remove or modify the request, even if the request does not meet the requirements for a third opinion or because you do not want a Third Opinion. If you feel that the request does not meet the requirements for a third opinion and should be removed, post a request on the Third Opinion talk page to be evaluated by an uninvolved volunteer.
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