Wikipedia:Anti-Wikipedian

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Anti-Wikipedian
Occupation
NamesAnti-Wikipedian
Pronunciation
  • Anne-Tea Wiki-Peedee-Yun
Occupation type
Wikipedians

An anti-Wikipedian (

clearly not here to build an encyclopedia, but to destroy it (in some instances, with a metaphorical atom bomb). The best explanation for their existence is the quote, some men just want to watch the world burn.[1]

Characteristics

Anti-Wikipedians come in all forms:

a new account
or using a different IP address to continue their work.

More subtle anti-Wikipedians are difficult to identify. These may do a variety of things that aren't necessarily vandalism, but are intended to hurt Wikipedia in some way. This could include:

.

Similarities with Wikipedians

The main thing in common between Wikipedians and anti-Wikipedians is a long-term commitment to editing Wikipedia. They will also know their way around Wikipedia. Anti-Wikipedians may use the bookmark tool in their browser in lieu of the

user page
.

Dealing with anti-Wikipedians

The easiest anti-Wikipedians to stop are the blatant vandals. Simply report them to the

blocked for extended periods of time
. However, they are almost guaranteed to return as either an IP user or sockpuppet. These socks will also have to be blocked once recognized as the anti-Wikipedian. This pattern of vandalizing/blocking/socking can continue for years.

The most difficult anti-Wikipedians to stop or even recognize are the subtle ones. In order to deal with this type of anti-Wikipedian, one must first have undeniable evidence of a history of generally disrupting Wikipedia on a regular basis. With this evidence, report them and request a block. They may or may not create a sockpuppet once blocked, so remain alert.

See also

  • Counter-Vandalism Unit
  • Long-term abuse
  • Anti-Wikipedianism
  • Hasten the Day

References

  1. ^ The Dark Knight. Dir. Christopher Nolan. Perf. Christian Bale, Michael Cain. Warner Brothers Studios, 2008. DVD.