[WikiEN-l] Re: WikiEN-l Digest, Vol 27, Issue 103

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>From: "Ryan W. (Merovingian)" <bigwiki at earthling.net>
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>I've noticed the same thing.  I assume that it's a "clueless newbie" just 
seeing if the "Edit this page" button really works, and then running back to 
undo it, so that (s)he doesn't get "yelled at" by a "mod".  I think the 
uninitiated think Wikipedia is a lot like a forum, where we kick out just 
anybody we don't like.

The "edit this page" tab is as tempting as a "wet paint" sign. 

Except that you have the opportunity to remove your fingerprint afterwards.

I've assumed it was in fact _responsible_ behavior. The first edit is just 
"being bold." The second is being responsible. I've occasionally complimented 
anons that did this.