I recently had a client ask me how to improve (e.g., expand) their stub article on Wikipedia. While I took the time to go over how to improve the article, I couldn’t help but wonder why. Why were they wanting to expand their stub article? It may seem like a simple answer but it’s not:- […]
Untouchable, Unblockable and Often Unbeatable Problematic Wikipedia Editors
When I first started editing Wikipedia it didn’t take me long to figure out not everyone on the website plays nice (or fair). It happened quite quickly and still does with newer editors to the site. People are often met with harsh tones and berating due to Wikipedia’s toxic editing environment. Clients often contact me […]
Getting a Wikipedia Page Approved Through The Articles For Creation Process
I receive a lot of questions about the “articles for creation process” on Wikipedia. Most of the queries involve how to get a draft approved through the AfC process. Many people come to me after they have already received a denial and are looking for advice on how to resubmit and ensure approval. Well, there […]
Can Money Fix Wikipedia’s Security Issues?
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization that runs Wikipedia, just received a generous donation from Craig Newmark to help with the security of the site. This was in response to a September 7, 2019 DDoS attack on the site which took down access for people in countries such as the UK, Poland, France, Germany, and […]
Time To Embrace Wikipedia’s Ideological Bias
As a writer, I always need to keep my audience in mind. After all, why would someone who is uninterested in a topic read about it? I learnt the same lesson while attending law school. As an attorney, you need to know the judge in every case you are a representative. While the law may […]
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