Template:Third opinion response/doc

This template provides a standard formatted response to a WP:3O request.

Usage

The behaviour of this template changes depending on whether one or two unnamed parameters are included. See the following usage scenarios:

Full use, repeating the original request:

{{subst:3OR | 1=<response> | 2=<text of opinion requested> | d=<anything> }}

Shorter use, with only a text reply:

{{subst:3OR | 1=<response> }}

Use to set a temporary placeholder:

{{subst:3OR | 1=wait | 2=<optional text of opinion requested> }}

A signature will be added automatically.

Note, the response text can be multi-line with bullets and indenting as you see fit. The response text will be slightly indented but preserve the standard layout options you add.

Parameters

• d - This optional parameter adds a standard introductory disclaimer paragraph to the reply if set to any text.
• While the unnamed parameters 1= needn't be named always like how it's shown here, it does prevent the template from breaking in some instances. Say, if the text argument contains "=", it would not function. This can be unintentionally added when trying to add links to diffs, revisions and some external links. Thus {{subst:3OR |I think 1+1=2 is a right equation.}} or {{subst:3OR|I agree with this [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template%3A3OR%2Fdoc&type=revision&diff=402582748&oldid=394699973 diff]}} won't work without naming the parameters.
• Note: if using "wait", per the usual talk page guidelines, be sure mention the date of your original post as well when replacing it with your response.

Example of use as a full reply

Source {{subst:3OR|1=Please see the guidance of [[WP:CITE]] which comprehensibly covers this issue.|2=Disagreement on standard reference format|d=yes}} Results Response to third opinion request (Disagreement on standard reference format): I am responding to a third opinion request for this page. I have made no previous edits on The Matrix (film) and have no known association with the editors involved in this discussion. The third opinion process is informal and I have no special powers or authority apart from being a fresh pair of eyes. Please see the guidance of WP:CITE which comprehensibly covers this issue.—Test (talk) 05:20, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Example of use as a "wait" place marker

Source {{subst:3OR|1=wait}} Results Response to third opinion request: I have taken a third opinion request for this page and am currently reviewing the issues. I shall replace this text shortly with my reply. I have made no previous edits on The Matrix (film) and have no known association with the editors involved in this discussion. The third opinion process is informal and I have no special powers or authority apart from being a fresh pair of eyes.—Test (talk) 20:22, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

See also

• {{3ORshort}}
• {{3O-notice}}