Editing Eurovision Wiki:Noticeboards (section)

==Suggestions for success==
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Posting a message at a noticeboard does not guarantee a response.  Editors are more likely to respond to straightforward questions from friendly, productive editors.  If you want to increase your odds of receiving a constructive response, try this:
* '''Messages should be concise.'''  Long diatribes or sprawling monologues are likely to be ignored or dismissed as [[WP:TLDR|"Too long, didn't read"]].  Provide links to the relevant articles and diffs.  Try to frame your issue as a specific, direct question:  "Can this source be used to support this statement?"  "Is this an acceptable external link for this article?"  "Do you think this editor's account should be blocked for vandalism?"  Some noticeboards have standardized formats for common requests; read and follow the directions to the best of your ability.
* '''Be civil.''' Sarcasm, slurs, and snide remarks should be avoided at all costs.  If you are dealing with a heated dispute or are very frustrated, make an effort to present your question with a calm, detached, professional demeanor.  See Wikipedia's pages on [[WP:CIV|civility]] and [[WP:NPA|personal attacks]] for additional advice.  If the editors that respond to you disagree with you, don't argue with them — but do, if necessary, correct any factual misunderstandings or request further clarification.
* '''Sign and date''' all contributions, by appending four tildes "<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>" to the end of every message. This simplifies page administration by allowing automatic archiving of older messages.
* '''Watch the page.'''  Editors responding to your message are most likely to reply at the noticeboard.