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Authoring process

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The process for maintaining and updating the Definition itself is simple:

  • Make your desired changes to Definition/Unstable. If you are uncertain, you can suggest changes on the discussion page first.
  • If the changes are minor (typos, errors, etc.), you can directly notify a moderator, and he will update the stable version.
  • Otherwise, it is always a good idea to explain what you have done on the discussion page, and to wait for consensus to develop.
  • Only if a consensus is visible, the stable version will be updated.

But what if a consensus cannot be found about a change? Then, more frequently than not, the change will not be made. The wiki experience shows that consensus can often be achieved in small groups. Should there, however, be a very clear split between two groups, either in its emotionality or in the number of people involved, it may be desirable to call for a vote. In that case, all contributors who have made meaningful edits to the definiti