Tag: editorial decisions
Leona Whitcombe
How Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee Makes Final Editorial Decisions
Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee handles the most serious editing disputes, making final, binding decisions based on community policies. Composed of elected volunteers, it enforces sanctions like topic bans and blocks when community mediation fails.
Leona Whitcombe
How Wikipedia News Coverage Shapes Editorial Decisions in Journalism
Wikipedia’s real-time edits influence how journalists verify and prioritize stories. While not a source, it acts as a barometer for public understanding-and shapes editorial decisions in subtle but powerful ways.
