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=== Naming Names ===
If you think that someone involved in your the topic you're writing about would prefer to go unnamed, grant them that [[common courtesy|courtesy]]. An event's notability rarely depends on knowing who did it, and mindfulness of others' identities is necessary for Willipedia to have a strong base of contributors.
Articles on controversial subjects and events are permissibleIf you, but their importance is unlikely to depend upon the names of those involved or implicated in themwith permission, while the health of Willipedia (not to mention [[common courtesy]]) may depend on not naming them.  Doninclude another person't shy from writing about a controversial subject if you feel it is important, but do take greater care in doing so. '''Don't s name names if you think the people involved would prefer that their involvement be forgotten.'''Do a little more research, polish your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Stub stub] a little more before posting it, and take the time to communicate the facts in a way that compels without depending on the names. Articles on controversial topics are fineother editors may find questionable, but if you think note that someone named in the article might prefer to have his or her name left out, don't include it. Odds are you can tell had the same story without causing someone to hope for Willipediaperson's demise. This is important if Willipedia is to have permission in your edit summary or on the strongest base of contributors possibletalk page.
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