[Wikimedia-l] Editor retention (was Re: "Big data" benefits and limitations (relevance: WMF editor engagement, fundraising, and HR practices))

[David Gerard]

http://www.freep.com/article/20130104/FEATURES01/130104028/Wikipedia-is-driving-away-newcomers-report-says?odyssey=nav|head

A news report on the study that newbies are dropping out very early
indeed - being driven out by preremptory and mechanical treatment,
well before they can be driven out by more personal obnoxiousness.
Presumably there's room for a study on that.


- d.