Editing Wikipedia 2197:Five pillars

The fundamental principles of [[Wikipedia 2197|Wikipedia]] may be summarized in five "[[Wikipedia 2197:Five pillars|pillars]]" (principles):

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|[[File:Encyclopedia_icon.svg|left|50px|Pertinence encyclopédique]] 
||'''Wikipedia is an encyclopedia'''. Wikipedia combines many features of general and specialized [[Wikipedia:Encyclopedia|encyclopedias]], [[Wikipedia:Almanac|almanacs]], and [[Wikipedia:Gazetteer|gazetteers]]. '''[[Wikipedia 2197:What Wikipedia is not|Wikipedia is not]]''' a [[Wikipedia 2197:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a soapbox|soapbox]], an [[WP:Spam|advertising platform]], a [[Wikipedia:COI|vanity press]], an [[Wikipedia 2197:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not an indiscriminate collection of information|indiscriminate collection of information]], or a web [[Wikipedia 2197:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a directory|directory]]. It is not a [[WP:Wikipedia is not a dictionary|dictionary]], a [[Wikipedia 2197:What Wikipedia is not#Wikipedia is not a newspaper|newspaper]], or a collection of [[Wikipedia:Do not include the full text of lengthy primary sources|source documents]], although some of [[wikipedia:Wikimedia_Foundation#Projects_and_initiatives|Wikimedia projects]] are.
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|[[File:Scale_icon_green.svg|left|50px|Neutralité de point de vue]]
||'''Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view'''. We strive for articles in an impartial tone that [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|document and explain major points of view]], giving [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view#Due and undue weight|due weight]] for their prominence. We avoid advocacy, and we characterize information and issues rather than debate them. In some areas there may be just one well-recognized point of view; in others, we describe multiple points of view, presenting each accurately and in context rather than as "the truth" or "the best view". All articles must strive for [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiable accuracy]], [[Wikipedia:CS|citing]] [[Wikipedia:RS|reliable, authoritative sources]], especially when the topic is controversial or is about [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|a living person]].
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|[[File:Copyleftround.svg|left|50px|Liberté du contenu]]
||'''Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute.''' Since all editors [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|freely license their work to the public]], no editor [[Wikipedia:Ownership of content|owns an article]] and any contributions can and may be [[Wikipedia:Editing policy|mercilessly edited]] and [[Wikipedia:Reusing Wikipedia content|redistributed]]. Respect [[Wikipedia:Copyright violations|copyright]] laws, and never [[Wikipedia:Plagiarism|plagiarize]] from any sources. Borrowing [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free media]] is sometimes allowed as [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]], but strive to find free alternatives first.
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|[[File:Smiley_icon_orange.svg|left|50px|Savoir-vivre communautaire]]
||'''Wikipedia's editors should treat each other with respect and civility.''' [[Wikipedia:Civility|Respect your fellow Wikipedians]], even when you disagree. Apply Wikipedia [[Wikipedia:Etiquette|etiquette]], and do not engage in [[Wikipedia:No personal attacks|personal attacks]]. Seek [[Wikipedia:Consensus|consensus]], avoid [[Wikipedia:Edit warring|edit wars]], and [[Wikipedia:Do not disrupt Wikipedia to illustrate a point|never disrupt Wikipedia to illustrate a point]]. Act in good faith, and [[Wikipedia:Assume good faith|assume good faith]] on the part of others. Be open and [[Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers|welcoming to newcomers]]. Should conflicts arise, discuss them calmly on the appropriate [[Help:Talk page|talk pages]], follow [[Wikipedia:Dispute resolution|dispute resolution procedures]], and consider that there are {{formatnum:{{#expr:{{formatnum:{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}|R}}-1}}}} other articles on the English Wikipedia to improve and discuss.
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|[[File:Light_bulb_icon_red.svg|left|50px|Souplesse des règles]]
||'''Wikipedia has no firm rules.''' Wikipedia has [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]], but they are not carved in stone; their content and interpretation can evolve over time. The principles and spirit matter more than literal wording, and sometimes improving Wikipedia requires [[Wikipedia:Ignore all rules|making exceptions]]. [[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be bold]], but not [[Wikipedia:Reckless|reckless]], in updating articles. And [[Wikipedia:Editing policy|do not agonize over making mistakes]]: [[Help:Page history|(almost) every past version of a page is saved]], so mistakes can be easily corrected.
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==Notes==

[[Category:Principe fondateur de Wikipédia|*]]