User talk:Faio Sully

Introduction to contentious topics

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_signed,Rosguill ^talk 15:02, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

December 2025

Hi Faio Sully! I noticed that you've made several edits in order to restore your preferred version of Somalia. The impulse to repeatedly undo an edit you disagree with is understandable, but I wanted to make sure that you're aware of Wikipedia's edit warring policy. Repeatedly undoing the changes made by other users in a back-and-forth fashion like this is disallowed, even if you feel what you're doing is justifiable.

All editors are expected to discuss content disputes on article talk pages in order to try to reach a consensus with the other editors involved. If you are unable to come to an agreement at Talk:Somalia, please use one of the dispute resolution options that are available in order to seek input from others. Using this approach instead of repeatedly reverting other editors' changes can help you avoid getting drawn into edit wars. Thank you. _signed,Rosguill ^talk 15:32, 13 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]