Hello, Luna,
Thank you for responding. I have been contributing to Wikipedia for nearly a year now, and the only ongoing controversy - problem! - I have had regards categorizing articles.
My work is in Clinical Psych. The most important work by far is done, of course, when sitting across from a real, live human being. However, long before encountering this person - and during the course of their treatment - a competent clinician will have studied countless case histories of other persons who have experienced similar problems. By identifying and understanding these similarities, the clinician can more confidently make decisions regarding the person¹s treatment.
When I came upon Wikipedia early this year I was thrilled. Here were countless biographies (case histories if you will) of persons who, among other things, were categorized according to similar traits and life experiences. I could, for instance, click on the Category ³Writers who committed suicide² and have hours of work done for me. Now, as the categories become more and more diluted, this is becoming more and more unavailable.
I have complained, but, so far to no avail. All I get in response is a reminder of the "limitations of Wikipedia's server".
I shall persevere and periodically bitch and moan.
Now that I¹ve told you far more than you wanted to know I¹ll thank you for your ear and stop whining (for now).
As for the WikiEN-L - I believe I'll observe for a little while (just a little while) and post and/or respond to an issue when I feel I have something constructive to offer.
Thanks again.
Be healthy,
Marc Riddell
From: Luna lunasantin@gmail.com Reply-To: English Wikipedia wikien-l@Wikipedia.org Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:05:56 -0800 To: "English Wikipedia" wikien-l@wikipedia.org Subject: Re: [WikiEN-l] Hello
Hey, there!
This particular mailing list is home to just about any topic having to do with the English Wikipedia -- recently, we've had topics about clearing various work backlogs, deletion policy, verifiability and reliable sources to cite for information... you name it. I suppose the most common topic is "policy stuff," but occassionally proposals and such come up. There's a pretty wide range of discussion, on here.
And just a random tip, if you're not comfortable posting and would just like to see "how things are done," for awhile, you're welcome to subscribe to the list without posting to it. Many internet regulars would call this "lurking," and I imagine most of the subscribers to the list are doing just that. ;)
Anyway, welcome aboard. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions, I'll try to be helpful.
-Luna
On 12/11/06, Marc Riddell michaeldavid86@comcast.net wrote:
Hello,
I'm a new kid on the block. I am sending this first email mostly to see what happens when I do, and to find out how the process works. What type of subjects are open for discussion? My only warning is that I am hard science and math challenged - in these areas, I will gladly act as an astounded observer. My education, background and experience is in clinical psychology. My interests are many - my curiosity insatiable.
Regards,
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