Wikipedia:Please do not bite the newcomers Please DO NOT bite the newcomers
We have a set of rules, standards and traditions. Some of the newcomers accept the invitation and change things. The rules are there to help us. They must not be used to scare the newcomers. Many newcomers have a lot of experience from somewhere else. They also have ideas and creative energy that may improve our project. These newcomers may not know the rules, though. Perhaps some of the rules need to be looked at again. They may no longer be right for this Wikipedia. So, it is important to watch the newcomer for a while.