"To create a new article on Wikipedia and be sure that it will survive, you need to be able to write a “deletionist-proof” entry and ensure that you have enough online backing (such as Google matches) to convince the increasingly picky Wikipedia people of its importance. This raises the threshold for writing articles so high that very few people actually do it. Many who are excited about contributing to the site end up on the “Missing Wikipedians” page: a constantly updated list of those who have decided to stop contributing. It serves as a reminder that frustration at having work removed prompts many people to abandon the project.

Google has recently announced its own entry into the field, in the form of an encyclopedia-like project called “Knol” that will allow anybody to create entries on topics of their choice.But even if it does not turn out to be the Wikipedia-killer that some people imagine, it may push Wikipedia to rethink its editorial stance."

I guess I am an “inclusionist" then.

Nice clip Aribeth.

I, too could be labeled an "inclusionist". My faith in Mr. Wales however - has been shaken lately. Yes, it is a soul thing.

Wikipedia is devolving away from its original intent.

I almost contributed some Texas history info. to supplement the contributed articles (covering Karankawa Indians and Jean Lafitte) awhile back but yeah, it was more hassle than I cared for.
But I guess I can see both sides. There's no need to index Britney's menstrual cycle or whatever irrelevant tidbits and/or whacked out theories and speculations.