Wikipedia:WikiProject Editor Retention
This WikiProject exists to coordinate efforts to improve editor retention at Wikipedia by addressing the ever changing needs of the community and providing a positive environment to discuss new ideas that will further this goal.
Editors leave Wikipedia for a number of reasons, from boredom, frustration with the process, rough handling by administrators, tired of battling in articles due to sockpuppetry and a number of other reasons. In order to improve the overall quality of articles at Wikipedia, we recognize that we must find new ways to get the community more involved in maintaining the pool of talent from both new and established editors.
At this time, the project is in its infancy. Please feel free to modify any portion.
Goals
- Increase retention of quality, experienced editors at Wikipedia
- Educate administrators of methods they can use to prevent editor loss
- Promote a more collegiate environment that editors will want to participate in
- Document ways for new admins and new editors to facilitate these goals
How you can help
- Promote this project by telling others about it
- Participate on the talk page and develop ideas
- Get involved in the policy areas of Wikipedia that affect editor retention
- Help us develop this Project into a positive catalyst for change
Reasons editors leave
Not all reasons that editors leave can be "fixed", as many simply move onto other interests or have lifestyle changes that limit their participation. This list focuses on the reasons that can be addressed here at Wikipedia, rather than these lifestyle decisions. These are problems that are within the scope of this project.
- Frustration from the process (bad blocks or other administrative actions)
- Sockpuppeting causing insurmountable obstacles to editing enjoyment
- Edit warring from other editors
- Frustration from the confusion of rules and guidelines
Members
Dennis Brown - 2¢ © - Joined 15:04, 1 July 2012 (UTC)