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This is a cut-and-paste template of a PM you can construct to send to a new editor that has gained your attention due to questionable edits. It allows you to start with a friendly "Thank You" to the editor for contributing their time to improving the map, while pointing out that an edit may have been incorrect. You can then choose from a selection of "canned" responses to address frequent bad edits, with links to Wiki articles/sections specifically addressing the error. You then conclude with the Required Reading section, which outlines all of the important Wiki articles to read.
Copy and paste the intro, one or more bullet points, and the Required Reading section, and you're set. Text in italics means that a section needs to be personalized. Replace the italicized text with the text appropriate for your situation.
Intro
Hello!
Welcome to Waze editing in Michigan! I've noticed a few edits in the [AREA OF CONCERN] area. Your edits are appreciated, and it's a big help to lend your time to making the Waze experience better - we always need more volunteers. However, I'd like to review a recent edit to ensure and enforce the mapping standards we must adhere to in our state.
[Insert a permalink, or image of the offending edit, with an instruction to take a look]
Bullet Points
Red Roads
Notice how the roads that you edited are red? That means that they are missing crucial information. In addition to direction and road type, ALL road segments must at least have a State and City. If the roads are red, you're missing this information. See [url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Creating_and_editing_road_segments#Confirm_the_road_by_updating_details]
this Wiki article[/url] to learn about how to confirm details on roads.
PLR Abuse
Simplicity is crucial when it comes to Waze, as most of the time the map is being displayed on a screen just a few inches large. We do not map individual lanes in parking lots, because it clutters the map makes it hard to see the navigable roads on the map. See [url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Incorrect_edits#Excessive_use_of_Parking-Lot_Roads]this Wiki article[/url] to learn about the proper use of parking lot roads.
No Connection Due To Lock
Did you notice that you couldn't attach the entrance roads to [LOCKED ROAD(s)]? That's because these roads are locked above your level. You cannot join to or edit roads that are locked above your current rank. Road locks are in place to prevent damage to the map by inadvertent mistakes. [url=https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=622]Visit the Unlock/Update Forum[/url] to learn about how to ask for an unlock so you can finish the edits you make on locked roads.
Conclusion/Required Reading
When visiting the forums, please READ ALL OF THE STICKIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - there's valuable info in there! Also, please get to know our Editing Wiki and the basics. Here's a list of useful links to read over:
-[url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Waze_Map_Editor/Welcome]Welcome to Waze Map Editor[/url]
-[url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Incorrect_edits]Incorrect Edits and How To Fix[/url]
-[url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Best_practices]Map Editing Best Practices[/url]
-[url=https://wiki.waze.com/wiki/Michigan]Our Michigan state wiki page[/url]
-[url=https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=630]The Michigan state Waze forum[/url]
If you have any questions, or need help with anything, just send me a message and I'll do my best. (OPTIONAL LINE, IF YOU CHOOSE TO FIX THE ERROR YOURSELF)These issues will likely be fixed by the time you receive this message, so [url=INSERT PERMALINK]please click here to visit the area[/url] so you can see how it was cleaned up.(END OPTIONAL LINE)
Happy editing!
-[YOUR USERNAME]