Community Engagement Insights/2016-17 Report/Question 233-ED14

Question 233 (ED14)

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(From CE09) You mentioned before that you sometimes consider retiring from Wikimedia. We would like to learn why to see how we might address major issues across the projects. Please check all may that apply:

Participants could select more than one option

participants (n) = 38

0% did not select an option ^[?]

1 – I need to devote time to other commitments or priorities. (37%)

2 – There are more interesting things to do with my free time. (34%)

3 – I’ve had too many disagreements with other editors. (45%)

4 – I’ve been harassed. (26%)

5 – I don’t have enough expertise to contribute. (3%)

6 – The rules and procedures for contributing are too complicated. (32%)

7 – I object to the direction of the project or related organizations. (24%)

8 – My work isn’t appreciated. (21%)

9 – I don’t believe my work is benefiting others. (5%)

10 – Other editors undo or veto my contributions. (32%)

11 – I don’t feel part of a community. (29%)

12 – I’m not benefiting personally from my work. (34%)

13 – The work will still get done even if I don’t do it. (13%)

14 – My goals have been accomplished. (5%)

15 – For other reasons: (45%)

Statistics

Response statistics	Value
Total participants^[?]	38 (100%)
Answered question^[?]	38 (100%)
Did not select an option^[?]	0 (0%)
Dropped out[?]	(not available)