Wikipedia:What "Ignore all rules" means

"This policy, at its core, exists so that editors can make contributions, implement decisions, and take actions to improve or maintain Wikipedia, and without having to worry about every single rule, guideline, standard, esoteric courtesy, norm, nook, or cranny getting into the way. Following Wikipedia's policies, rules, processes, and guidelines is a very important thing to do in normal settings. However, when situations occur that are outside the normal setting and require our attention, or when opportunities arise that will make the normal setting better or more efficient, rules and red tape will sometimes need to step aside and take a seat so that the right thing to do can be done.

"In the end, the only question that one should need to ask is: Will this action or change I'm about to execute be the right thing to do for this project?"