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Now and then someone undertakes to "diffuse" a conflict budding somewhere in the project. Probably they really mean they want to ''[[wikt:defuse#Verb|defuse]]'' the problem, as in "remove its fuse"{{snd}}like from a bomb{{snd}}to avoid blow-ups. ''[[wikt:diffuse#Verb|Diffusing]]'' a conflict would be to spread it over a wide area, which is presumably not the intention. |
Now and then someone undertakes to "diffuse" a conflict budding somewhere in the project. Probably they really mean they want to ''[[wikt:defuse#Verb|defuse]]'' the problem, as in "remove its fuse"{{snd}}like from a bomb{{snd}}to avoid blow-ups. ''[[wikt:diffuse#Verb|Diffusing]]'' a conflict would be to spread it over a wide area, which is presumably not the intention. |
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Sometimes people write lengthy posts at [[WP:ANI]] in hopes of defusing a situation; however, the ensuing [[WP:IAD|drama]] means it is ''diffused'' instead. |
Sometimes people write lengthy posts at [[WP:ANI]], or propose [[WP:ARBCOM|Arbcom]] cases, in hopes of defusing a situation; however, the ensuing [[WP:IAD|drama]] means it is ''diffused'' instead. |
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Now and then someone undertakes to "diffuse" a conflict budding somewhere in the project. Probably they really mean they want to defuse the problem, as in "remove its fuse" – like from a bomb – to avoid blow-ups. Diffusing a conflict would be to spread it over a wide area, which is presumably not the intention.
Sometimes people write lengthy posts at WP:ANI, or propose Arbcom cases, in hopes of defusing a situation; however, the ensuing drama means it is diffused instead.
Casting dispersions, inciteful comments, and so on
Closely related concepts include:
- casting dispersions (or casting of ass Persians);
- making inciteful comments;
- hoisting blame;
- being foist with one's own petard;
- feeling loathe to do something;
- supporting something in good conscious;
- sewing chaos
- maintaining a civil and constructive manor; and of course
- doing something weather or not
Casting of ass
Persians
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External links
- 12 tips for diffusing office conflict (especially recommended – from Pest Management Professional)
- 6 Strategies to Defuse Office Conflicts Before They Get Out of Hand (for those in a hurry to begin diffusing conflict)
- The 1 Skill Leaders Need To Diffuse A Conflict Between Employees (for when the conflict-diffusion need is urgent)