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ID : 84 When new user is not new on Wikipedia anymore
Author(s): Zana Shtrkovska Username(s): Виолетова Type of submission: Roundtable
Affiliation: Wikimedia MKD Theme(s): Community Engagement
Abstract:

"When a new user is not new anymore on Wikipedia" invites reflection on both technical and community aspects of being part of the Wikipedia editing world. But the transition from "new" to "not new" user isn't just about time — it’s about growth. Usually, a user becomes "not new" when they can contribute meaningfully without close supervision. We all know the numbers: number of edits, number of days or months as definition states, but community perception goes beyond numbers many times.

Slides: Slides in Commons
Level of advancement: basic
Special requirements:
Recording (Yes/No): Yes
Photography (Yes/No): Yes
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of CEE?

The topic promotes reflection on how we welcome and support newcomers, and how we can help them transition into long-term contributors. Also topic helps demystify what it means to be a "Wikipedian." It can clarify the unspoken rules, roles, and responsibilities that define active participation.


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