I really despise having to appeal to the masses just to use
wikipedia
as any other person is doing right at this very moment. Having to continually and constantly defend each and every single edit, no matter how trivial, is really tiresome. What is causing all "the problems" on wikipedia? Is it people like me?
Yes
To be precise, it's other contributors' reactions to people like you. You're rubbing people the wrong way. Start at the head and stroke backwards toward the cat's tail; stop about half way along the arch of the back, and you'll do just fine. You can also try saying, "Nice kitty."
Or is it the frustration I'm sure many have endured of being banned and moderated for hurting somebody's feelings with the
truth?
No. This is precisely the wrong attitude. If what constitutes the
"truth" is
under contention, then simply stating that you are the bearer of the
supreme
and only truth will lead nowhere except reversion wars. What is needed
is
backing up with evidence and citations. Which you seem to describe as "constantly defend each and every single edit".
Yeah, besides I'm the one who's the bearer of the supreme and only truth -- and you don't want to tangle with ME! (Just kidding, by the way ;-)
Lighten up, everyone...
Uncle Ed