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Indaba 2024 Logo ID : "The encyclopedia anyone can edit" considered harmful
Author(s): Asaf Bartov, Wikimedia Foundation Username(s): Asaf (WMF) Session type: lecture
Affiliation: Wikimedia Foundation Session track(s): Community health
Abstract:

This talk argues that the familiar Wikipedia slogan "The free encyclopedia anyone can edit" is harmful, and creates unnecessary frustration and lost opportunities. I will discuss how it is false that "anyone can edit", what the harm of this attitude is, and will suggest a better one.

Audience : medium (organizers)
Mode: in-person
Special requirements: HDMI
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?

I hope to convince organizers to reconsider their approaches to outreach, and to think differently about matching prospective volunteers with Wikimedia tasks they would be able to enjoy and perform well.

Interested participants

(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)

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