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Op-ed

Random Rewards Rejected

Lab rats deflate research to be performed on the Wikipedia community.

In focus

The Collective Consciousness of Admin Userpages

Did you know that there was an admin who thought that the metaphor of the mop was a joke, and now they know it's not?

News and notes

WMF staff turntable continues to spin; Endowment gets more cash; RfA continues to be a pit of steely knives

Rude or just forgetful? Eight-year WMF manager has disappeared; Facebook gives a million bucks, gets no love.

In the media

The Signpost's investigative story recognized, Wikipedia turns 18 and gets a birthday gift from Google, and more editors are recognized

Heroes and unsung heroes: many good news stories about the work we are all doing together.

Discussion report

The future of the reference desk

Plus: plagiarism from Wikipedia, user categories, and admin activity requirements.

Featured content

Don't miss your great opportunity

Get yourself lost in 1730's Paris, and a wide range of other recently promoted content.

Arbitration report

An admin under the microscope

Snowman flames newbies? Or just oversensitive snowflakes?

Traffic report

Death, royals and superheroes: Avengers, Black Panther

The most popular articles of 2018 include a cornucopia of superheroes (Avengers: Infinity War)

Technology report

When broken is easily fixed

Emergency server switch goes smoothly; technical glitches resolved; a new way to transfer files to Commons.

Gallery

Let us build a memorial fit for such pain and suffering

A tour of some of the world's greatest memorials courtesy the Prime Minister of India.

News from the WMF

News from WMF

The world’s largest photo contest, a $1 million gift, Wikipedia’s birthday, WF appoints Valerie D'Costa.

Recent research

Ad revenue from reused Wikipedia articles; are Wikipedia researchers asking the right questions?

And other new research publications.

Essay

How

A narrative to get you oriented to how this place works, and to the key policies and guidelines.

Humour

Village pump

More talk pages you don't want to miss.

From the archives

An editorial board that includes you

Four years - and nothing changed?

Explore Wikipedia history by browsing The Signpost archives.

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