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*'''When adding a new section to a page.''' | *'''When adding a new section to a page.''' | ||
**This should be on a case-by-case basis. If a section is being added that is on all other pages of that type for consistency, an edit summary is not necessary (however, a short one such as "Adding for consistency" should be considered). However, if this is a large section which has never been added to a page previously, users deserve to know why it is thought to be necessary, and it limits the chances of the user in question having to defend themselves if such a discussion were to come up. | **This should be on a case-by-case basis. If a section is being added that is on all other pages of that type for consistency, an edit summary is not necessary (however, a short one such as "Adding for consistency" should be considered). However, if this is a large section which has never been added to a page previously, users deserve to know why it is thought to be necessary, and it limits the chances of the user in question having to defend themselves if such a discussion were to come up. | ||
*'''When adding a | *'''When adding a template such as [[Template:Image]] or [[Template:D]].''' | ||
**Unless it's obvious why such a template is being added (like if the page has no images whatsoever, or is a spam page), explaining why in an edit summary should always be considered, to help other users fulfill the requirements properly. | **Unless it's obvious why such a template is being added (like if the page has no images whatsoever, or is a spam page), explaining why in an edit summary should always be considered, to help other users fulfill the requirements properly. | ||
**'''Note''': If the reason can quickly and easily be summed up, also consider just adding it to the template itself, by writing <nowiki>{{d|(insert reason here)}}</nowiki>. | **'''Note''': If the reason can quickly and easily be summed up, also consider just adding it to the template itself, by writing <nowiki>{{d|(insert reason here)}}</nowiki>. |