For anyone who still doubts the internet becoming a community, just like our towns, workplaces, and bowling teams - those who regularly post on Wikipedia are now Wikipedians. Just like people from Chicago are chicagoans and Boston are bostonians. The language we use is important and its usage can tell us what’s happening on the street - let’s listen and join up!

Tags: communities, community, language, wikipedia, wikipedians

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