These are general guidelines for talk pages. When leaving a message to someone for any reason, particularly admins, please follow them.
What to Do:
- Create a new section header for new topics.
- Leave a signature after your message using 4 tildes (~). Like this: ~~~~
- The
{{Unsigned|insert username}}template can be implemented in the absence of a signature.
- The
- When replying to a particular message without creating a new header, leave a colon (:) at the start of each paragraph. This will indent your message and make it distinguishable.
What Not to Do:
- Alter talk page messages that are not yours.
- Remove messages from your talk page, especially messages from administrators.
- Blank your talk page. You can archive it when it gets too long, but it is still a public record, not a private messaging system.
- Be offensive and insulting to admins. Don't come ranting. It will result in a laugh and a block.
These guidelines are meant to regulate talk pages to prevent messiness and confusion. They are not necessarily solid rules, but that does not mean that severe actions such as vandalism, repeatedly removing warnings, and offensive/insulting language will not be met with penalties. They will, and most are at admin discretion.