[WikiEN-l] Hi there, everybody!

[stevertigo]

On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 7:10 PM, Emily Monroe <bluecaliocean at me.com> wrote:

> Hey! I'm new here! Just joined today! I'm known as "I dream of horses" on
> Wikipedia. My real name is Emily, but a lot of people call me Em for short.
> I am 19 years old. I like music, particularly rock, and instrumental music.
> I also like to
> exercise, and to fidget. I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian.
> I am in the uncategorized and stub sorting wikiproject. i have also
> recent changes and new pages patrolled. However, I am becoming more
> interested in the "social" aspect of wikipedia, which is why I joined
> the list!
> Would anyone like to introduce themselves? Is there any kind of
> "mailing list etiquette" I should be aware of?
>

Welcome, Emily.

There's not much to speak of in terms of mailing list "etiquette," and there
are no wrong questions here, though people may want to keep discussions here
high-level (sitewide/policy issues) and thus may politely direct you to
pages on en.wikipedia that more directly relate to any *specific or topical
issues you may be interested in.

And before you hear anyone mention "MySpace," it should be stated that the
"social aspect of Wikipedia" has traditionally been a lower priority for the
basic reasons that almost all discussion be about improving the project, and
because there is a nagging concern that an exceedingly "social" Wikipedia
would stop being an "encyclopedia." (Also, note that very few of us are
actual social butterflies, real-life or otherwise). ;-]

But you will interact with people who have common interests, and make some
friends as well. Happy editing.  :-)

- Stevertigo