Wikipedia Task Force: Reader Conversion

[netmouse]

I have been selected to participate in the Wikipedia task force to increase contributions from readers and under-represented groups. In other words, to convert wikipedia readers to editors.

I have posted a few of my pet theories as to why people are discouraged from or disinterested in editing wikipedia on my wikipedia strategic planning user page. I welcome discussion there or here about why you or people you know choose not to edit wikipedia.

Comments

[netmouse.livejournal.com]

well, and the technology could very well be capable of discerning that a user is a first-time editor and just show that message if your IP or user ID has not previously edited wikipedia.

There are a number of things it might be good to show in a "so this is your first time editing?" message.