Hello,
2011/3/29 ???? wiki-list@phizz.demon.co.uk:
On 28/03/2011 18:35, Nathan wrote:
The bar for contributing is higher. Whether because editing is more technically challenging, or because the rules and standards are more complex, or simply because more of what people know is documented than it was 4 years ago... it's harder in a variety of ways for people to contribute significantly on a regular basis (i.e. become regular editors, as opposed to making several contributions and not returning).
Ah there is the reason, the sum of all human knowledge is approaching completion. Well done to all.
We are very far from that. All the issue is that of notability.
If we apply the current criteria, which is mainly applied on Western subjects, to other parts of the world, we could have 10 times more articles (villages and towns, local customs and food, etc.).
Regards,
Yann