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This WikiProject exists to coordinate efforts to improve editor retention at Misplaced Pages by addressing the ever changing needs of the community and providing a positive environment to discuss new ideas that will further this goal.

Editors leave Misplaced Pages for a number of reasons, from boredom, frustration with the process, rough handling by administrators, tired of battling in articles due to sockpuppetry and a number of other reasons. In order to improve the overall quality of articles at Misplaced Pages, we recognize that we must find new ways to get the community more involved in maintaining the pool of talent from both new and established editors.

At this time, the project is in its infancy. Please feel free to modify any portion.

Goals

  • Increase retention of quality, experienced editors at Misplaced Pages
  • Educate administrators of methods they can use to prevent editor loss
  • Promote a more collegiate environment that editors will want to participate in
  • Document ways for new admins and new editors to facilitate these goals

How you can help

  • Promote this project by telling others about it
  • Participate on the talk page and develop ideas
  • Get involved in the policy areas of Misplaced Pages that affect editor retention
  • Help us develop this Project into a positive catalyst for change

Reasons editors leave

Not all reasons that editors leave can be "fixed", as many simply move onto other interests or have lifestyle changes that limit their participation. This list focuses on the reasons that can be addressed here at Misplaced Pages, rather than these lifestyle decisions. These are problems that are within the scope of this project.

  • Frustration from the process (bad blocks or other administrative actions)
  • Sockpuppeting causing insurmountable obstacles to editing enjoyment
  • Edit warring from other editors
  • Frustration from the confusion of rules and guidelines

Members

Dennis Brown - 2¢ © - Joined 15:04, 1 July 2012 (UTC)