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*On your own [[#User_talk_pages|user talk page]], you may remove others' comments, although [[Help:Archiving a talk page|archiving]] is generally preferred. | *On your own [[#User_talk_pages|user talk page]], you may remove others' comments, although [[Help:Archiving a talk page|archiving]] is generally preferred. | ||
*If a signature violates the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Signatures|guidelines for signatures]], you may edit the signature to the standard form. | *If a signature violates the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Signatures|guidelines for signatures]], you may edit the signature to the standard form. | ||
*In the past, it was standard practice to "summarize" talk page comments, but this practice has fallen into disuse. Minor | *In the past, it was standard practice to "summarize" talk page comments, but this practice has fallen into disuse. Minor refactoring of talk page comment edits are still appropriate. | ||
*If a thread has developed new subjects, it may be desirable to split it into separate discussions with their own heading. When this is done, the new thread should start by explaining what has been done and why, with a link to the original thread. A note should be placed at the original location, with a link to the new thread(s). Some reformatting may be necessary to maintain the sense of the discussion to date: it is essential that splitting does not inadvertently alter the meaning of any comments. | *If a thread has developed new subjects, it may be desirable to split it into separate discussions with their own heading. When this is done, the new thread should start by explaining what has been done and why, with a link to the original thread. A note should be placed at the original location, with a link to the new thread(s). Some reformatting may be necessary to maintain the sense of the discussion to date: it is essential that splitting does not inadvertently alter the meaning of any comments. | ||
*'''Section headers''': Because threads are shared by multiple users, the original title becomes communal property. To avoid disputes it is best to discuss changes with the editor who started the thread, if possible, but it is generally acceptable to change section headers when a better header is appropriate. This is under the purview of threads themselves being shared property rather than a single editor's comments. | *'''Section headers''': Because threads are shared by multiple users, the original title becomes communal property. To avoid disputes it is best to discuss changes with the editor who started the thread, if possible, but it is generally acceptable to change section headers when a better header is appropriate. This is under the purview of threads themselves being shared property rather than a single editor's comments. | ||