Reading 4--LI MINHUI

 1.Summary:

 We all know that everyone can edit Wikipedia equally, but there are some disadvantages on the basis of complete openness. For example, problems such as random destruction of pages by bad users. In order to prevent Wikipedia pages from being damaged, a page manager is needed to manage and stop bad users. But at the same time, such "privileges" also somewhat violate the completely open and equal characteristics of Wikipedia. How to balance this has become a question worth thinking about.

 I think that due to the fact that every user is equal, even if some users are elected managers through meritocracy, even if they are very capable. But it cannot command or order, on the contrary, it needs to operate in a softer voice, and it is not allowed to interfere or overturn the decisions made by others. Use this to ease the exercise of power and the associated anxiety. Leaders of Wikipedia communities need to be polite, humble, and humorous. It is not their prerogative to be administrators; they need to resolve disputes and guide the improvement of articles to further the ultimate goals of Wikipedia.

 Even so, some people will still question the identity of the "administrator", and the public will misunderstand the name. Even their prominence has drawn more controversy, being portrayed as benevolent dictators. But in fact, in order to prevent Wikipedia articles from being vandalized, and to prevent neo-Nazi attacks, a "benevolent dictator" is needed to check editors' contributions. Such unprivileged administrators are required to protect articles.

 There are many different voices and opinions on Wikipedia, often contradicting each other. As volunteers, we need to maintain sincere collaboration with our colleagues. Informal moderators in a community can gently guide the community to become better, mediate internal disputes and fend off some dishonest bad users.

2. Interesting points:

 Wales advises those in positions of authority in the Wikipedia community to be polite and humorous. The point of humor is to defuse tension and embarrassment. But as Wikipedia has grown, there have been fewer and fewer ways for people in positions of authority to try to approach things with humor. Because the harmful consequences of a misunderstood joke outweigh the value of the laughter. I think how to achieve the desired effect in a humorous way is a science worth studying.

3.Discussion points:

 Wikipedia community administrators do not have any special privileges and are equal to everyone in editorial responsibilities. But some still think the term "administrator" is a misnomer. Why is this? Is there a better word for the replacement? What kind of words can highlight the characteristics of equality and openness of Wikipedia?

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