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Many of the non-USA articles are of a low quality. Spend some money and get real experts to write good content on these subjects. This will elevate the value of Wikipedia as a reference.

countrySouth Africa

contact email• robert@groenheide.co.za

idea creator• RISadler

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created on16:50, 27 January 2018 (UTC)

Audience

Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?

Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
Anybody with access to the Internet who has transcended beyond Facebook.

In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?

English & Afrikaans.

In what ways does this group communicate with each other?

This can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Boardroom, bookshop and during tea-time.

What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?

Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
Wikipedia is mainly used for research in sociology and mindset, i.e. why some subjects are written in detail and others just a short note, and how people who are supposed to be intelligent behave on the ‘Talk’-pages.

Project idea

What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?

Afrikaans

How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?

Links on existing Wikipedia pages.

Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?

Think about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
Shorten the WW2 articles and pay people to expand the ‘stubs’.

How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?

If you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
Should I care?

Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?

Do you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
Yes, just send me the money and I'll find the people.

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About the idea creator

I love the ‘Talk’-pages for all the flame-wars and illogical arguments.

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