[WikiEN-l] A few choice words from DW

[Jimmy Wales]

Wow, that's even worse.

Magnus Manske wrote:

> Zoe wrote:
> 
> > DW put this on my Talk page.  Any comments? - Zoe
> >
> That's what DW left on my talk page (after he insisted on 2,5'' images, 
> whatever that means on the screen):
> 
> Tried nice--that didn't work. Have had to replace more of your oversized 
> photos that in addition are ALL far too dark. A good width is certainly 
> not 350 pixels, I have no idea where you get that. Please LOOK at your 
> handiwork after you load it. And, what in the name of hell, beyond 
> moronic stupidity, does any Wikipedia contributor's length of time have 
> to do with anything? Are you awarded a Medal of Valor or something after 
> X number of days service? Quality, not quantity, counts. So far, 99% of 
> your photos would be better left undone. Instead of trying to be a hero 
> and getting people like Zoe to stroke your ego, slow down and do things 
> properly. Looking at a page with your kind of minimal input and poor 
> quality, overwhelming photos, is what turns people away from Wikipedia....DW
> 
> 
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