On 6/8/12 10:17 AM, Christine Meyer wrote:
I like this thread but have hesitated contributing to it because I'm a
little worried that you'll all laugh at me... ;)
Christine! I'm so glad you shared this. I know you really enjoy writing
children-based subject matter and you inspired me to rewrite the article
about the *actual* Sesame Street....street
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesame_Street,_New_York,_New_York) which
was really entertaining and a super fun article to write.
While parents probably aren't seeking that out specifically (it's more
of a subject I'd use to win a bar bet with), if people use Wikipedia for
medical research, etc, why shouldn't parents be utilizing Wikipedia to
research the best media, tools and so forth for their children's lives?
I also think that one of Wikipedia's "missions" is to document this type
of material - I'm sure there is some small group of "children's subject"
historians, but..
and we get lots of good services for them, so I have more time on my
hands than parents of young children. Plus, I have an obsessive
personality, so when I get involved in volunteer organizations, I tend
to be compulsive about it. I also love writing. It gives me a great
deal of pleasure to know that topics like this that aren't well
represented have been improved mostly due to my efforts. (I also edit
[[Maya Angelou]] articles.)
I am the same way. Wikipedia = awesome outlet for OCD type behavior!!!
While I have no children nor do I really hang out with any, I am
familiar with the show /Yo Gabba Gabba! /from hip friends with kids. I
just found myself disappointed that the characters don't have their own
individual articles, but, I guess they don't quite merit it at this
point. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brobee (redirect!)
-Sarah
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