Wikipedia:Alternatives to reversion
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Wikipedia, based on MediaWiki software, allows for editors to [{WP:REVERT|revert]] the edits of themselves or other editors. This feature was installed to enable quick changes of mistakes. However, when things get contentious on Wikipedia, reverts may be taken as being offensive or even inappropriate. To avoid edit wars, some alternatives to reversion may be attempted.
Discussion
As the [{WP:BRD|Bold, revert, discuss cycle]] suggests, the first thing you should consider when you disagree with someone's revert of your edit starting a conversation about it. Remember to give enough time for the other party to respond.
If the other party does not engage and NO ONE ELSE comments, you might consider reverting back (Giving it a number of days is the best practice here). When you are the only one talking, Wikipedia culture tends to give you the higher ground. If the person silently reverts you back without responding to your discussion, dispute resolution is necessary. Getting other, more active editors involved is your best bet. Third opinion may be a good place, or one of the various noticeboards.