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Thanks for being here. Essential edits already. Randy Kryn (talk) 14:16, 22 January 2026 (UTC)
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Edit requests are permitted only if they are wholly uncontroversial- meaning no reasonable person could possibly disagree; and do not require discussion. 331dot (talk) 17:21, 15 March 2026 (UTC)
- But does that not defeat the purpose of an edit request, especially since it is located on the talk page? Mx User (talk) 20:47, 15 March 2026 (UTC)
- The restrictions apply to every type of page on Wikipedia; edit requests are permitted if they do not require discussion to achieve a consensus.
- You are probably fine to inquire as to if Netanyahu is living or deceased as long as you don't stray too far into the war. 331dot (talk) 20:56, 15 March 2026 (UTC)