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Re:The Closed, Unfriendly World of Wikipedia by DanBC on Thursday November 24, 2011 @01:56AM (#3273467)
> I ask honestly: why should it be easy to participate?

Because that's a core fundamental part of wikipedia practice. That's why every page says "the encylopedia anyone can edit" and why you don't need to create an account to contribute.

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Re:The Closed, Unfriendly World of Wikipedia by jarek on Thursday November 24, 2011 @08:08PM (#3275871)
The page says "the encyclopedia anyone can edit," not "the encyclopedia anyone is entitled to edit." I don't think a couple of hours (if that) familiarizing yourself with the practices is much to ask.
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