Whats the difference between a policy and a guideline?
• A guideline is any page that is actionable (i.e. it recommends, or recommends against, an action to be taken by editors). Guidelines are not set in stone and should be treated with common sense and the occasional exception. Amendments to a guideline should be discussed on its talk page, not on a new page — although it’s generally acceptable to edit a guideline to improve it. • A policy is similar to a guideline, only more official and less likely to have exceptions. Policies may only be changed by the editorial board and by members with special administrative and editorial privileges.
