Sorry Thad, I am just a control freak who felt overwhelmed when I took my
first steps on Wikidata. My apologies for assuming that most Wikipedians
are like me.

On Sat, Nov 21, 2015 at 4:42 PM, Thad Guidry <thadgui...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Jane & all,
>
> On Sat, Nov 21, 2015 at 5:21 AM, Jane Darnell <jane...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> +1
>> I think many Wikipedians are control freaks
>> ​...
>>
>
> ​That probably is not the best wording to win some hearts and minds, while
> working towards mutual goals.
> ​
>
>
>> ​
>> who like to think their articles are the endpoint in any internet search
>> on their article subjects. We really need to suppress the idea that the
>> data they have curated so painstakingly over the years is less valuable
>> because it is not on Wikidata or disagrees with data on Wikidata in some
>> way. We can and should let these people continue to thrive on Wikipedia
>> without pressuring them to look at their data on Wikidata
>> ​...
>>
>
> ​This is better, your saying everyone's input is worthwhile and valuable.
> ​
>
>
>> ​
>> , which might confuse and overwhelm them.
>>
>
> Careful, you seem to allude that they are incapable of understanding.  Not
> the ideal choice of words. :)
> ​
>
> Please generate less animosity towards others by using thoughtful word
> choices.  (In essence, there are no others...instead we are one whole
> family. Humans.)
> Use helpful unbiased communication and collaboration with one another.
>
> Thanks.
>
> ​
> Thad
> +ThadGuidry <https://www.google.com/+ThadGuidry>​
>
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