Perhaps we need a "This user is a Wikipedian" template. The banding together in groups is caused by scaling up.
Theresa
On 12/29/05, Jimmy Wales jwales@wikia.com wrote:
jkelly@fas.harvard.edu wrote:
Nor is it clear to me that the desire to decorate ones userpage with official logos should be driving precedent.
Regarding at least the political templates, I would like to raise, gently, a different issue. I have concern about people massing together in groups based on political affiliations at Wikipedia.
For me, when I enter Wikipedia, I try to leave my personal politics at the door. I try to leave my personal opinions about religion, etc. at the door. Here, I am a Wikipedian. And this inspires in me a feeling of serious quiet thoughtful reflection. A mood of kindness and love. A mood of helpfulness and productivity. Neutrality and _getting it right_ in the company of others who are doing the same, this is what I'm here for.
Outside, I may be an advocate. But here, I am a Wikipedian.
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