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An issue is that most well-meaning contributors very soon learn to keep off controversial pages, because it's simply not enjoyable to constantly fight over the
by nsajko 6y ago
An issue is that most well-meaning contributors very soon learn to keep off controversial pages, because it's simply not enjoyable to constantly fight over the content. The fact is: resolving disputes takes much time and usually the party with more time on their hands and more "meat-puppets" and allies wins. Also, making enemies from among the "editors" is both unpleasant and inconvenient for possible future efforts on Wikipedia.
- MichaelZuo 6y agoIf the percentage of pages that are considered controversial grows every year... wouldn’t that eventually mean every page will be controversial and thus not attract well-meaning contributors?
- arp242 6y agoThe total amount of pages also grows every year.
- PopePompus 6y agoI don't think so. There is a vast number of pages describing things like astronomical objects, types of tropical fish, species of fungus, etc. Conversations among editors about articles in those long tails tend to be friendly and civil. Just stay away from articles about "My Little Pony".