Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread theo10011
You are making an assumption that the strict editorial control and over-zealous administrative actions are a problem endemic to only English Wikipedia, the scope of my suggestion were towards all the Indian Language wikis, in addition to the English wiki. Considering that this thread is on Wikimedi

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread Anirudh Bhati
On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 2:03 AM, theo10011 wrote: > > I beg to differ Anirudh, the issue is that the newbies don't know of WP:HD > or any other place was the reason I suggested the page. Finding out about the help desk or simply asking for help is much easier for a new user than looking for ideas

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread theo10011
One point that I wanted to mention Anirudh, "The India noticeboard is a responsive place to seek advice if the user finds himself/herself embroiled in a dispute over India-related subjects." We have a India Noticeboard??? on en.wp? I don't know anything about it, how can you expect people joinin

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread theo10011
I beg to differ Anirudh, the issue is that the newbies don't know of WP:HD or any other place was the reason I suggested the page. By the same logic, If the newbies could ask their question on Help desk, they could also look up the same guidelines and the Noticeboards to see what they did wrong and

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread Anirudh Bhati
On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 11:48 PM, theo10011 wrote: > Interesting point Srikanth, we can address part of the issue. > I propose something like "Don't bite the newcomers" page, pref. located on > Meta where new Wikimedians especially the ones from India can ask question > to more experienced editors

Re: [Wikimediaindia-l] Cultural differences with Indian newcomers

2010-11-20 Thread theo10011
Interesting point Srikanth, we can address part of the issue. I propose something like "Don't bite the newcomers" page, pref. located on Meta where new Wikimedians especially the ones from India can ask question to more experienced editors. It would be along the lines of Admin noticeboard, RfC pag