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To the community:<br><br> |
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I’m sorry to say that I’m stepping back from Wikipedia. I don’t want to go as far as to say retiring; I’m not sure if I’ll edit actively again and will see how I feel in the future. But I don’t see this project in quite the same light anymore, and I’m not sure if I have a place in it.<br><br> |
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Wikipedia has such a beautiful mission. A free encyclopedia, for everyone, written by everyone? That’s incredible, it’s inspiring, it’s an idea that can frankly change the world. It’s what brought me to this project and led me to dedicate my time and effort towards improving it. That, coupled with the incredible people I met here, from all walks of life and contexts, all with their own expertise and passions. The editors I got to know I found to be intelligent, dedicated, and kind.<br><br> |
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Unfortunately, I feel like I’ve seen another side of Wikipedia lately. That and the removal of trust from editors I respect has made me question whether this is where I should be.<br><br> |
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So for now I say that I’m stepping back, and will be concentrating on other projects. Also, I will be resigning my adminship, with a very heavy heart. I will never forget the joy I felt when you entrusted it to me.<br><br> |
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I will be checking in every now and then to help my adoptees, who are growing and maturing at an incredible rate.<br><br> |
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Please remember that behind every username is a person, and that person wants a beautiful encyclopedia as much as you do.<br><br> |
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Respectfully yours,<br> |
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Revision as of 18:18, 21 May 2009
To the community:
I’m sorry to say that I’m stepping back from Wikipedia. I don’t want to go as far as to say retiring; I’m not sure if I’ll edit actively again and will see how I feel in the future. But I don’t see this project in quite the same light anymore, and I’m not sure if I have a place in it.
Wikipedia has such a beautiful mission. A free encyclopedia, for everyone, written by everyone? That’s incredible, it’s inspiring, it’s an idea that can frankly change the world. It’s what brought me to this project and led me to dedicate my time and effort towards improving it. That, coupled with the incredible people I met here, from all walks of life and contexts, all with their own expertise and passions. The editors I got to know I found to be intelligent, dedicated, and kind.
Unfortunately, I feel like I’ve seen another side of Wikipedia lately. That and the removal of trust from editors I respect has made me question whether this is where I should be.
So for now I say that I’m stepping back, and will be concentrating on other projects. Also, I will be resigning my adminship, with a very heavy heart. I will never forget the joy I felt when you entrusted it to me.
I will be checking in every now and then to help my adoptees, who are growing and maturing at an incredible rate.
Please remember that behind every username is a person, and that person wants a beautiful encyclopedia as much as you do.
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