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Leaving a comment on Wikipedia involves editing the talk page. So commenting is performing an edit, thus making the commenter also an editor. Also, anyone who
by Thorrez 3y ago
Leaving a comment on Wikipedia involves editing the talk page. So commenting is performing an edit, thus making the commenter also an editor.
Also, anyone who is knowledgeable enough to edit a talk page most likely has edited regular articles in the past as well.
- itishappy 3y agoSure, but do you really think that's the intent of the article, or are we arguing semantics? Your second point is a great one.
- rewmie 3y ago> Sure, but do you really think that's the intent of the article, or are we arguing semantics? It's not semantics. Accusing Wikipedia editors of doing something in an attempt at portraying Wikipedia in a negative light has the same meaning as blaming wikipedia for accepting changes from everyone in the world who stumbles upon a page. By definition, an editor is anyone who edits anything at all on Wikipedia. In wikipedia, you don't even need to be logged in to edit articles or leave comments.
- Thorrez 3y ago>Sure, but do you really think that's the intent of the article, or are we arguing semantics? I think the article is using "editor" in a broad way meaning all users with accounts. I think we are arguing semantics in a way the article isn't. From the article: >A user’s talk page is a place where other editors can communicate with the user either on more personal topics or to extend their discussion from an article talk page.