Deletionism v. Inclusionism
The Deletionism v. Inclusionism debate is one of the most divisive and contentious conflicts on Wikipedia. While some Wikipedians embrace inclusivity and diversity, others are more concerned with quality control.
The Deletionism v. Inclusionism debate is one of the most divisive and contentious conflicts on Wikipedia. While some Wikipedians embrace inclusivity and diversity, others are more concerned with quality control.
How well do you know Wikipedia? Check out some of the site’s statistics, as well as what the Vice-President of Wikimedia Australia has to say on the role of Wikipedia today.
Introducing Dr Toby Hudson, scientist at the University of Sydney and Wikipedian since 2004. See and hear about his experiences as a Wikipedian and what he thinks about Wikipedia’s future. Also check out what the Vice-President of Wikimedia has to say about the stereotypes and motivations of Wikipedians.
Research shows that Wikipedians are generally single males under the age of thirty-five. What are the implications of this gender imbalance for knowledge sharing?