Editing Incubator escapee wiki:Dispute resolution (section)

===Disengage===
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Most situations are not actually urgent; [[Wikipedia:There is no deadline|there are no deadlines]] on Wikipedia, and [[WP:IMPERFECT|perfection is not required]]. At all stages during discussion, consider whether you should take a break from the dispute. Taking a deep breath and sleeping on it often helps. You can always return to the discussion later, but at least you will return without an inflamed temper. You may also want to consider [[Wikipedia:Catch Once and Leave|leaving the discussion]] altogether as well. 

Take a long-term view of the situation. You'll probably be able to return and carry on editing an article when the previous problems no longer exist and the editor you were in dispute with might have moved on. The disputed article will continue to evolve, other editors may become interested, and they might have different perspectives if the issue comes up again. Even if your position on an article isn't accepted ''now'', it might very well be accepted ''in the future''.

Disengaging is particularly helpful when in dispute with [[Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers|new users]], as it gives them a chance to familiarise themselves with Wikipedia's policies and culture. There are currently [[WP:Size of Wikipedia|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]] on Wikipedia; consider focusing your time and attention toward a different article or topic, where you can more easily make constructive edits.