okwaitno
okwaitno t1_jazc1oe wrote
Reply to comment by snozzberrypatch in [OC] Wikipedia Edits by Day, 2001–2010 by ptgorman
Sorry but I prefer not to share that, as it will then be clear which pages I am referring to. And my level of knowledge is not visible to a mod anyway. They make decisions on their own terms irregardless. I’m sure you are aware of these issues, it’s hardly a new thing. Wikipedia ceased to be easy to edit long ago.
okwaitno t1_jaxjvxm wrote
Reply to comment by snozzberrypatch in [OC] Wikipedia Edits by Day, 2001–2010 by ptgorman
Unfortunately not my experience. I have wasted hours on mid-level pages that I have expert knowledge about, making detailed, thoughtful changes that were immediately reverted back. As a result I have simply given up. I have spoken to others in same situation. Mod communication is a nightmare, they seem to rule with iron fist. I can only believe the platform is poorer for it.
okwaitno t1_irqp1nf wrote
Lost me at Canberra. World’s most boring city, yet somehow highly ranked here.
okwaitno t1_jb30333 wrote
Reply to comment by snozzberrypatch in [OC] Wikipedia Edits by Day, 2001–2010 by ptgorman
Correct, I’m not a regular contributor anymore, and haven’t been for years, for the reasons outlined.
Technically true yes the title is admin not mod, perhaps I have grown accustomed to Redditspeak. Although on reflection, there is little actual difference. If a Wiki admin rejects edits that you spent hours crafting, you have little recourse. You may argue the semantics, but at the end of the day, what they say goes.
I tried to discuss multiple times when fair edits were rejected, and was never, ever successful. So like many, I just gave up.
Enjoy your power. I’ve found more meaningful ways for me to contribute to society.