[Foundation-l] Greetings, Wikimedians

[Ray Saintonge]

James Hare wrote:

>Alternatively, we could create a new level of users that would be capable of
>editing the main space: they could receive this status if they have a good
>history of editing. This set of users wouldn't even have to make their own
>edits on the drafts; they could simply edit the main space version (but once
>they mess up, they'd better be ready to fix it and apologize). The benefit
>of this middle-point between administrators and regular users is that if
>they're trusted to make useful edits, but not necessarily trusted with admin
>tools, they can receive this status.
>
>To answer your question, Lord Voldemort, the accuracy on the wiki (that is,
>the main space, as opposed to the drafts) depends on how dedicated the
>administrator is. Or the slightly-elevated user, if we implement that
>system. If we wisely appoint these people, we won't be disappointed. I'm
>sure we have people motivated to work on such a daring endeavor. I know I
>am.
>
You have an idealised view of how a volunteer organization works.  Fact 
checking is detailed, time-consuming and tedious work.  Volunteers like 
to work on projects of their own, and no amount of appointing will 
result in what you expect unless you are willing to pay these people.

Ec