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One discussion point that arises with some frequency during deletion discussions is a claim of "I was going to donate a lot of money to Wikipedia, but now that I see how you editors are acting, I'm not going to." This is most commonly used by editors who are new to Wikipedia and have been looking to use it to promote a favorite business, person, or cause. If you've been directed to this page, perhaps you have used it yourself.
This is not an effective gambit.
The reasons why this statement fails to have the intended impact include:
So don't act as if you're financially punishing Wikipedia for being Wikipedia. Instead, try to find ways in which Wikipedia goals are in line with your personal goals, and try to work with other editors to work toward those overlapping goals.
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. |
One discussion point that arises with some frequency during deletion discussions is a claim of "I was going to donate a lot of money to Wikipedia, but now that I see how you editors are acting, I'm not going to." This is most commonly used by editors who are new to Wikipedia and have been looking to use it to promote a favorite business, person, or cause. If you've been directed to this page, perhaps you have used it yourself.
This is not an effective gambit.
The reasons why this statement fails to have the intended impact include:
So don't act as if you're financially punishing Wikipedia for being Wikipedia. Instead, try to find ways in which Wikipedia goals are in line with your personal goals, and try to work with other editors to work toward those overlapping goals.