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6 Jan
Editor Lifecycle on Wikipedia: From Newcomer to Admin
Leona Whitcombe

Editor Lifecycle on Wikipedia: From Newcomer to Admin

Discover how Wikipedia editors evolve from newcomers to admins, why most quit, and what keeps the few who stay. Learn the real path to becoming an admin-and how you can help keep Wikipedia alive.

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