User:QuackGuru/Reform of Wikipedia
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Reform of Wikipedia is an essay seeking different ideas and suggestions in order to improve Wikipedia in its stated goal to create an on-line high-quality encyclopedia, written from a neutral point of view, written in a collegial manner, and written in accord with the policies of Wikipedia.
This is an essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
This page in a nutshell: Experts and volunteers can work together to create a credible Wikipedia, written in a civilized manner.[1] |
Reliable information is required to assert than anything is "true".[2] Knowledge founded upon verifiable truth is an admirable goal for any article.
Wikipedia readers seek quality, accurate and trustworthy articles. A more accurate Wikipedia is therefore a more useful Wikipedia. This essay seeks proposals for the development of policies and guidelines for the reform of Wikipedia. This is a long-term project so please do not expect instant results. The ultimate goal of this essay is to improve the editing environment, both technologically and socially.