====== Third Opinion (3O) ======

//Part of [[wikipedia_dispute_resolution|Wikipedia Dispute Resolution]]//

===== Overview =====

The Third Opinion process (WP:3O) is designed for content disputes between exactly two editors who have been unable to reach agreement through talk page discussion. An uninvolved editor reviews the dispute and offers their perspective to help break the deadlock.

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===== Eligibility Requirements =====

  * Dispute must involve exactly **two editors**
  * Editors must have already attempted to resolve the issue on the **talk page**
  * The dispute must be a **content dispute** (not a conduct dispute)
  * The article must not already be the subject of a broader community discussion

===== Related =====

  * [[wikipedia_dr_talk_page|Talk Page Discussion]] - Previous step
  * [[wikipedia_dr_noticeboard|Dispute Resolution Noticeboard]] - Next escalation level
  * [[wikipedia_dispute_resolution|Wikipedia Dispute Resolution Overview]]