On 6/8/12 10:17 AM, Christine Meyer wrote:
I like this thread but have hesitated contributing to it because I'm a little worried that you'll all laugh at me... ;)

Christine! I'm so glad you shared this. I know you really enjoy writing children-based subject matter and you inspired me to rewrite the article about the *actual* Sesame Street....street (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street,_New_York,_New_York) which was really entertaining and a super fun article to write.

While parents probably aren't seeking that out specifically (it's more of a subject I'd use to win a bar bet with), if people use Wikipedia for medical research, etc, why shouldn't parents be utilizing Wikipedia to research the best media, tools and so forth for their children's lives? I also think that one of Wikipedia's "missions" is to document this type of material - I'm sure there is some small group of "children's subject" historians, but..


and we get lots of good services for them, so I have more time on my hands than parents of young children.  Plus, I have an obsessive personality, so when I get involved in volunteer organizations, I tend to be compulsive about it.  I also love writing.  It gives me a great deal of pleasure to know that topics like this that aren't well represented have been improved mostly due to my efforts.  (I also edit [[Maya Angelou]] articles.)

I am the same way. Wikipedia = awesome outlet for OCD type behavior!!!

While I have no children nor do I really hang out with any, I am familiar with the show Yo Gabba Gabba! from hip friends with kids. I just found myself disappointed that the characters don't have their own individual articles, but, I guess they don't quite merit it at this point. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brobee (redirect!)

-Sarah

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Sarah Stierch
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