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Leona Whitcombe

How Off-Wiki Coordination Shapes Wikipedia On-Wiki Conflicts

Discover how private chats and off-wiki strategies shape public debates on Wikipedia. Learn why transparency matters in collaborative editing and how to navigate governance conflicts.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Uses Reliable Sources Lists During Breaking News

Discover how Wikipedia editors navigate the chaos of breaking news by relying on a strict hierarchy of reliable sources. Learn the difference between wire services and local media, and why neutral point of view is essential for maintaining accuracy in real-time updates.

Leona Whitcombe

WikiProject Dispute Resolution: A Practical Guide to Fixing Wikipedia Conflicts

Struggling with Wikipedia edit wars? Learn the step-by-step process for resolving content conflicts, from talk page etiquette to mediation and arbitration.

Leona Whitcombe

Disinformation Networks Targeting Wikipedia Articles: How to Spot and Stop Them

Discover how organized groups manipulate Wikipedia through coordinated edits and bots. Learn to spot red flags, verify citations, and protect your research from subtle disinformation tactics.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Infobox Wars: Why Small Fields Cause Big Conflicts

Discover why tiny changes to Wikipedia infoboxes trigger intense editor debates. Learn the psychology behind these conflicts and practical tips to resolve them quickly.

Leona Whitcombe

Celebrity Scandals on Wikipedia: Sudden Spikes and Cleanup

Discover why celebrity Wikipedia pages explode with traffic during scandals. Learn about edit wars, vandalism, and the cleanup process that restores order.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Requests for Adminship: Standards, Expectations, and How to Succeed

Learn the standards, expectations, and practical tips for winning a Wikipedia Request for Adminship. Understand the voting process, common pitfalls, and how to build community consensus.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Write Neutral Biographies of Controversial Figures on Wikipedia

Learn how to maintain neutrality when writing Wikipedia biographies of controversial figures. This guide covers sourcing, avoiding bias, and resolving edit wars effectively.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Administrators Apply Page Protection Policies in Practice

A practical guide for Wikipedia administrators on applying page protection policies. Learn when to use semi-protection vs. full protection, how to handle edit wars, and best practices for communication and review.

Leona Whitcombe

Inside Wikipedia's Counter-Vandalism Unit: How Editors Fight Spam and Sabotage

Explore how Wikipedia's volunteer-driven Counter-Vandalism Unit uses bots, algorithms, and human judgment to fight spam, bias, and sabotage on the world's largest online encyclopedia.

Leona Whitcombe

Conflict Heatmaps: Visualizing Wikipedia’s Most Contested Articles

Explore how conflict heatmaps visualize Wikipedia's most contested articles, revealing patterns in edit wars and collaborative governance.

Leona Whitcombe

High-Profile Wikipedia Disputes: Case Studies and Lessons Learned

Explore real-world examples of high-profile Wikipedia disputes, from corporate manipulation to political bias. Learn the lessons behind these conflicts and how they shape digital truth.