You can file a DR request directly from (not on) this page.

  For each step, prior steps must be tried, and you need to indicate such trials when you make a request.

  Be clear and descriptive so as to be understood, but also be brief so as to be read.

  Include [[links]] and diffs, showing exactly where the conflict points are.

  Arbcom and Mediation have controlling member bodies who may make changes to requests: moving, collapsing, archiving, and (sometimes) deleting. Other DR request pages may be managed/mismanaged by certain people (see WP:ANI to report such issues).

• Have you tried to deal with the other party/parties on the talk page(s) of the article(s) in conflict?

• Add a new request here, just give it a name and fill out the box.

For best results when posting here:

• Summarize your concerns concisely and neutrally
• Provide a link to the article in question using {{La|article title goes here}}
• Avoid copying large quantities of text (over 2 paragraphs) to this page
• Remember to sign your posts using ~~~~
• Read the editor assistance FAQ and the dispute resolution policy (if applicable)
• Do not post issues here that are posted on another noticeboard — it causes confusion and may be considered disruptive

Be sure to discuss the dispute on the talk page, and list here if only two editors are involved. Instructions:

1. Only two editors involved
2. Concise and neutral description of the disagreement
3. Include a wikilink to the article's talk page with a "#section" link for the specific article talk page section in which the dispute is occurring.
4. Sign with five tildes (~~~~~) to add the date without your name. This is important to maintain neutrality.
5. Start your entry with a number sign/hash (#) directly below the previous entry.

• Use the Requests for comment RFC posting tool on the WikiMedia toolserver. Instructions for each text entry field:

1. This tool will only work if you are registered and you have a confirmed e-mail address registered via your Special:Preferences!
2. Add just your username: Do not prefix it with "User:"
3. List the page you're requesting for RFC discussion: Do not forget "Talk:" if you are posting to a talk page. (Only write the page title, not the full URL.)
4. Choose an RFC category from a menu list: (11 selections, from Biographies to Wikipedia:Policies)
5. Name of RFC: This is the name of the new discussion section that will be created
6. Description: Keep it short and to the point. One paragraph only; you can elaborate once the RFC is posted.

• Add a new etiquette alert here; just fill out the form. Please keep in mind that WQA is a non-binding, informal forum:

What WQA can do:

• Intervene as a neutral third party to talk to editors who are engaging in incivility, or who might be new or unaware of Wiki policies
• Provide neutral perspective on issues of incivility
• Give guidance on where on Wikipedia to take a particular problem

What WQA CANNOT do:

• Give or enforce blocks, bans, or binding disciplinary measures.
• Intervene in content disputes, extreme personal attacks, vandalism or 3RR incidents
• Mediate longterm, ongoing conflicts between two users

The instructions are fairly straightforward, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask them on the Mediation Cabal talk page. Alternatively, if you want more discretion, you can email our coordinators or go to our #wikipedia-medcab IRC channel.

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See here for instructions.