Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention
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Previous conversations about newbies, all in one place, so we can harvest ideas for solutions and not re-hash them
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An un-opened gift from User:Penyulap
This is a library of sorts. Open 24/7. No library card is required and no fines will be levied.
Back on July 1, 2012, Dennis Brown said: "I'm seeing a lot of discussion in a lot of places regarding editor retention, but not a coordinated effort. This is that coordinated effort, a way for us to actually do something beside speak out in random venues."
- Wikipedia:First contact
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 1#The decline is caused, at least in part, by increasing rejection of good-faith newcomer contributions
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 1#Core reasons for good editor dissatisfaction related to content: Unmet need for recognition, Frustration with seeing good work ruined, Exasperation at having to continuously defend completed work
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 1#Getting across to newbies quickly and clearly ...
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 28#What is editor retention?
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 29#A note from some guy
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 29#A suggestion for welcoming new editors
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 29#My experience as a new wiki editor
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 29#SPA Welcome #2--Expanding your Wikipedia experience (SMcCavandish)
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 30#The elephant in the room
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 30#Loss of core editors
- Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Editor Retention/Archive 30#Newcomers and contests
Discussion at WP:VPI § Retention of editors who've been caught using LLMs
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You are invited to join the discussion at WP:VPI § Retention of editors who've been caught using LLMs. Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 18:53, 7 July 2026 (UTC)
Discussion at Wikipedia:Village pump (idea lab) § A page for emotional support for experienced editors
[edit] You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia:Village pump (idea lab) § A page for emotional support for experienced editors. —Myceteae🍄🟫 (talk) 22:58, 29 July 2026 (UTC)
