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Wikipedia:Civility (also called WP:CIVIL) is an official Wikipedia policy requiring that users "always treat each other with consideration and respect." Closely related is the Wikipedia:No personal attacks (WP:NPA) policy. As of early 2009, there has been renewed interest and commitment in the community to reducing the incidence of rude and abusive behavior, making the enforcement of these two policies more consistent. While it is necessary to discuss violations with editors when they occur, and in more significant cases to leave warnings (and for admins to take action where indicated), little guidance has been provided on how to make good notifications and warnings. This essay documents current best practice in leaving those notifications and warnings.