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Shortcut: WP:RSNB

In pursuit of the continuing effort to cut through red tape and bureaucracy, it is helpful to be reasonable and act reasonably in all issues.

What is being reasonable?

• Being reasonable means not beating a point to death after you have made it.
• Being reasonable means not disrupting Wikipedia if something is not going your way.
• Being reasonable means assuming good faith and not making personal attacks.