https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=28494
Bug #: 28494
Summary: Field to enter the purpose for creating a new account
Product: Wikimedia
Version: unspecified
Platform: All
OS/Version: All
Status: NEW
Severity: enhancement
Priority: Normal
Component: Site requests
AssignedTo: [email protected]
ReportedBy: [email protected]
Classification: Unclassified
Nikola Smolenski wrote at
http://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/foundation-l/2011-April/065145.html
> Perhaps it would be helpful if, when creating a new account, a user
> could write a short message about what would they like to do on
> Wikipedia (this would become their user page). It would give us an
> idea on what part of guidelines to present to the new user, and also
> very needed insight on why do people just create account and leave.
This is a great idea, probably simple to implement. Filing it here so it
doesn't get lost.
Since users can edit Wikimedia sites without registering, it is expected that
anybody actually registering has a purpose in mind and a willingness to join
the community. Giving them a chance to explain their motivations will not only
deflower their User page since the very beginning, but will probably encourage
them to edit their user page further adding more details.
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