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It doesn't really address the actual problems on Wikipedia - things like people "owning pages", or people contributing incorrect information, or people appointi
by ars 6y ago
It doesn't really address the actual problems on Wikipedia - things like people "owning pages", or people contributing incorrect information, or people appointing themselves as the arbiter of what is and isn't useful (or correct) information.
In my entire time contributing I've never even once, been aware of the other person's physical characteristics, or social standing. So it seems rather pointless to include those (although I guess harmless).
What I would like for a COC is things like not demeaning other people's contributions by just removing them with barely even a comment, or just a dismissive one.
- chris_wot 6y agoI nearly died because of bullying. One of the worst moments of my life, obviously it exacerbated an existing condition but it was terrible. A CoC would definitely have helped.
- andrewxdiamond 6y agoNot to disparage your situation, whatever it may be, but that’s a pretty big jump in logic to make with no explanation as to how a CoC would have had meaningful impact.
- Thorrez 6y agoWow, sorry to hear that. I'm glad you're still around. Was this on Wikipedia?
- chris_wot 6y agoIt was, it was awful and had there been a code of conduct around respect then I’m pretty certain it would have been dealt with a lot better.