Since there is no editor-in-chief or top-down approval mechanism, active participants make copyedits and corrections to the format and content problems they see. So the participants are both writers and editors. Individual users enforce most policies and guidelines by editing pages, and discussing matters with each other.
Neutral Point of View – means striving for information that advocates no single point of view. Sometimes this requires representing multiple points of view, presenting each point of view accurately, providing context for any given point of view, and presenting no one point of view as “the truth” or “the best view.” It means citing verifiable, authoritative sources whenever possible, especially on controversial topics. When a conflict arises regarding neutrality, declare a cool-down period and tag the information as disputed, hammer out details on the talk page, and follow dispute resolution.
Free Content – means that anyone may edit. All text is available under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) and may be distributed or linked accordingly. Recognize that information can be changed by anyone and no individual controls any specific information; therefore, any writing contributed can be mercilessly edited and redistributed at will by the community. However, comments on the entries are encouraged through the “discussion” tab. Do not infringe on copyright or submit work licensed in a way incompatible with the GFDL.
Code of Conduct – means respect your colleagues even when you may not agree with them. Be civil. Avoid conflicts of interest, personal attacks, or sweeping generalizations. Find consensus, avoid edit wars, and follow the three-revert rule (which is reverting any single page in whole or in part more than three times in 24 hours). Act in good faith, never disrupt the California Best Practices wiki to illustrate a point, and assume good faith on the part of others. Be open and welcoming.
There Are No Firm Rules – means be bold in editing, moving, modifying information. Although it should be aimed for, perfection is not required. Do not worry about messing up. All prior versions of information are kept, so there is no way that you can accidentally damage information or irretrievably destroy content. Remember: whatever you write here will be preserved for posterity.