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The RfC is passed but the effect of that is to make a request. Imagine you and I were to form a committee to discuss, e.g., landscaping in municipal gardens: we
by eynsham 5y ago
The RfC is passed but the effect of that is to make a request. Imagine you and I were to form a committee to discuss, e.g., landscaping in municipal gardens: we might pass a motion to suggest planting different flowers, but that would amount only to a request to the gardeners/the competent authority.
- baobabKoodaa 5y agoOkay. I'm not familiar with Wikipedia politics so it seems I used incorrect term again.
- topranks 5y agoYour confusing the Wikipedia community of users, which anyone is free to participate in, and have passed this RFC, with the Wikimedia Foundation, which accepts donations and runs the systems and networks that Wikipedia runs on. https://networkcultures.org/cpov/2010/03/27/mayo-fuster-morell-the-role-of-the-wikimedia-foundation/ https://networkcultures.org/cpov/2010/03/27/mayo-fuster-more... Such hybrid and “community” driven systems are far from problem-free. But this one has created Wikipedia, which most people think is a good thing. Obviously it’s tricky to walk the line.