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> > > > _______________________________________________ > Wikidata mailing list > Wikidata@lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikidata > >
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