Tag: community moderation

Leona Whitcombe

Civility Sanctions on Wikipedia: Where Lines Are Drawn

Wikipedia enforces civility to keep collaboration alive. Sanctions aren't about being polite-they're about preventing toxic behavior that drives away editors and undermines the encyclopedia's accuracy.

Leona Whitcombe

Community Governance on Wikipedia vs Corporate Editorial Control

Wikipedia relies on volunteers and open collaboration, while corporate encyclopedias like Britannica use paid editors and strict control. Which model delivers better, more accurate knowledge? Here’s how they really compare.

Leona Whitcombe

Reliable Sources Noticeboard: How Community Decisions Shape Source Quality

The Reliable Sources Noticeboard is Wikipedia's community-driven system for evaluating source quality. Learn how volunteers decide what sources are trustworthy-and why it matters for everyone who uses online information.