User blog:Sannse/Ideas to improve this wiki

So, there's been some disagreement and conflict here recently, and it seems that things have calmed down at the moment. But something I think you need to consider, is how you can make this a stronger, calmer and more stable wiki for the long term.

That will mean coming together to decide how to improve the site, and the community. And I think that means answering a few basic questions.

1. What do you want this wiki to be?'

Do you want it to be a complete and accurate record of everything related to Yogscast? Do you want it to be a social area for people to talk to each other about Yogscast? Do you want it to be a creative area for people to write stories and create art based on Yogscase? Do you want it to be a combination of those, or parts of those formats? Or do you have a new idea of what you could make this wiki into?

2. What do you need to achieve that?

Perhaps you need to work out what isn't complete, and check to see if things are accurate? Perhaps you need to set up a new area for creative content? Perhaps your admins need some help to learn how best to build a wiki? What staff help do you need?

3. How can you organize yourselves?

Do you need to set up pages to have these discussions? Who is going to read the discussions and work out what the community decision is? Can you have organized chat meetings at a specific time? Would it help to make a list of pages that need updating, with people signing up to help out?

4. How can you promote calm and good behavior here?

What should be expected from community members here? What are the responsibilities and duties of admins? Is there anything you are doing that increases drama and conflict? How can you make sure that the wiki is a safe and happy place to be?

That's a lot to consider, and I'm not saying it has to all be done at once... but for you to grow and mature as a community, you first need to decide what you want this community to be.

Please add your thoughts and comments below.

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