Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Dealing with disputes: Difference between revisions

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==Definition of uninvolved==

An uninvolved administrator is one who doeshas not have anyno significant prior editorial involvement in the issue, or extensive "history" with its major parties. See also [[WP:UNINVOLVED]]

Exception: If there is any doubt about whether or not you are uninvolved, but for some reason you think that you, as an admin, are the best person available (perhaps if the participants have invited you to intervene), it is best to openly declare your intentions on the article talkpage, and get a formal "signoff" from the participants.

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"''Hi, I have been invited to be an administrator to intervene in this dispute. I am willing to do this, and I will do my best to stay neutral and fair. However, I should state up front that I was involved in a dispute with one of the participants (name) over (article) at some time in the past (dates). Anyone that wishes to review that matter can check here (diffs). If all of the major participants are still willing to accept me as an intermediary here though, please indicate your acceptance below.''"

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Then, if the major participants agree, you can continue. IfHowever, if any major participantsparticipant refuse thoughrefuses, then graciously withdraw from the situation, and encourage the participantsthem to try another admin, or another step in Dispute Resolution.

==Assess the situation==