[Wikipedia-l] Re: Paid-for-articles WPs in smaller languages

[Jimmy Wales]

Ray Saintonge wrote:
> I would be wary of any scheme to pay people for articles.  We have
> prided ourselves on an all volunteer production in all languages.

I am both wary and wildly enthusiastic.  This is something which is
springing up around the world with little or no input from us,
spontaneously and grassroots, and that's usually an indicator of it
being a Good Thing.  I am hopeful that it will prove useful, but I wonder.

--Jimbo