Earlier: "... we were absolutely savaged by the editors..."
Peter Blaise responds: Yes, that's it exactly. The editors admins sysops moderators developers whatever seem all too often in an angry mood, as if we mere contributors were interrupting their otherwise fine day. "If it wasn't for those dang customers, this job would run smoothly!" =8^o
I keep harping on - patience, - tolerance, - acceptance - and equivalent consideration, ... but I do see them as the "count to 100 before replying" cool down opportunity.
For instance, I suggested on another mediawiki list that folks could simply scroll-on if they're not interested in a post, or if they must take responsive action, they could set an example of the kind of post they would prefer, instead of merely complaining. One of "them" immediately ripped my head off for my insensitivity to the difficult job "they" have. I guess that was an example of the kind of post they prefer! Doh!
"We have seen the enemy, and it's us" - Pogo
On 27/10/2007, Monahon, Peter B. Peter.Monahon@uspto.gov wrote:
Earlier: "... we were absolutely savaged by the editors..."
Peter Blaise responds: Yes, that's it exactly. The editors admins sysops moderators developers whatever seem all too often in an angry mood, as if we mere contributors were interrupting their otherwise fine day. "If it wasn't for those dang customers, this job would run smoothly!" =8^o
I keep harping on
- patience,
- tolerance,
- acceptance
- and equivalent consideration,
... but I do see them as the "count to 100 before replying" cool down opportunity.
For instance, I suggested on another mediawiki list that folks could simply scroll-on if they're not interested in a post, or if they must take responsive action, they could set an example of the kind of post they would prefer, instead of merely complaining. One of "them" immediately ripped my head off for my insensitivity to the difficult job "they" have. I guess that was an example of the kind of post they prefer! Doh!
"We have seen the enemy, and it's us" - Pogo
The general psychological makeup of people who can repetitively do tasks on Wikipedia may have some connection to a lack of social niceties within "discussions". Ie. if someone can do a hundred mundane things without complaining, they are likely a person who likes to have method and structure. The informal structure of discussions, particularly ones where there is no clear global answer, will annoy them. Admin duties have a psychological bias, not to say that all admins will have that bias, but it is definitely a likely option. Hopefully there are ways to counter the bias, because it will consistently hinder rather than encourage people to contribute more.
Peter Ansell