Annoying Quote by Jimmy Wales
“We are Wikipedians. This means that we should be: kind, thoughtful, passionate about getting it right, open, tolerant of different viewpoints, open to criticism, bold about changing our policies and also cautious about changing our policies. We are not vindictive, childish, and we don't stoop to the level of our worst critics, no matter how much we may find them to be annoying.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Wikimedia Foundation Annual Meeting, 2015
Wikipedians should act kindly, thoughtfully, and passionately while staying open and bold yet cautious.
In simple terms: Be kind, thoughtful, passionate, open, and careful.
Key Takeaway
Balance openness with responsibility.
Themes
collaboration
knowledge
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- editing articles
- policy discussions
- conflict resolution
- training volunteers
Key Concepts
open source
community governance
digital literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve constructive criticism?
- What safeguards protect against bias?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining neutrality while being bold is challenging.
