Frank's proposal

Randomran,

Thanks a lot for your feedback. I agree with you that improving the usability is only part of the answer. Do you know the Bookshelf Project? The goal is to create a core set of educational materials that help non-contributors understand the basics of Wikipedia. Some of these items will focus on existing guidelines, rules and community culture. I believe that explaining the community culture is a first step to bridge the gap between long-term contributors and newcomers (one step in that direction is a document created by Pete Forsyth recently. It is a case study on how an article evolves on the English Wikipedia).

But you were talking about a list of common tasks and processes and ways to simplify them. I find that idea very interesting. Can you give me some examples?

Thanks again.