Wikipedia Losing Contributors, Says Wales

derGoldstein writes "According to an AP report, 'Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said the nonprofit company that runs the site is scrambling to simplify editing procedures in an attempt to retain volunteers.' He explained, 'We are not replenishing our ranks... It is not a crisis, but I consider it to be important.' Despite Wikipedia's wide-reaching popularity, Wales said the typical profile of a contributor is 'a 26-year-old geeky male' who moves on to other ventures, gets married and leaves the website."

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Re:Easy reason

[BitZtream]

When did everyone become such pussies?

Statistically, crime today is no different than it was in the 1900s. There is no reason for you to cower in your home. Stand up and be a fucking man instead of hiding behind a false identity. There are no more muggings, no more home invasions, no more rapes or murders per person today than there was 100 years ago. The only difference is that today you hear about it, in 1900, you never knew that a school shooting occurred 1500 miles away from you, today the entire world knows it WHILE ITS HAPPENING, but that doesn't mean its happening more.

The only reason you have something to fear is because you bring it on yourself. If you act responsible, considerate and fairly, you'll have no more of a problem than any other job.

Stop being such fucking pansies and live your fucking lives instead of being afraid to do so. God is must suck to be that much of a coward.