Report: “Wikipedia Sets New Rule to Combat ‘Toxic Behaviour'”

From the BBC:

The Wikimedia Foundation, the organisation that runs the site, voted on new measures that will be finalised by the end of the year.

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Many, particularly women and members of the LGBTQ community, have complained of abuse and harassment from other editors.

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“We must work together to create a safe, inclusive culture, where everyone feels welcome, that their contributions are valued, and that their perspective matters,” said Katherine Maher, the chief executive officer of the Wikimedia Foundation.

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The foundation’s binding code of conduct for members will include banning or limiting access if volunteers violate the terms.

It will also create a retroactive review process for harassment that took place before these rules were set.

Read the Complete BBC Article (approx. 425 words)

Learn More: Full Text of Wikimedia Foundation Statement: “Trust and Safety on Wikimedia Projects”

UPDATE May 25 Wikimedia is Writing New Policies to Fight Wikipedia Harassment (via The Verge)

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