User talk:Vami IV/Completionism

Completionist idea: eradicate all {{cn}}

I'm thinking that one way to fulfill Vami's vision is to find a way to cite all claims with {{cn}} and thus eradicate it from Wikipedia. This would ensure that no stones are left unturned and the quality of the encyclopedia would undeniable improve as a result. It would also be a great stepping stone to make a lot of articles satisfy the featured articles criteria. Here are a few reasons why I think this is barely possible now:

• We have streamlined a lot of processes over 2 decades of quarreling. Nowadays, we have made a somewhat clear distinction of what kind of source is reliable, how to format articles and what kind of content is acceptable on Wikipedia.
• We have very powerful tools like AWB, TWL and that editors two decades ago can only dream of.
• Most sources have already been digitized, making it accessible to the internet.

I think that this project would be a multi-decadal effort, but it has to be done eventually. The grand project would be realized in several steps:

1. Give all BLPs at least one citation (used to be completed with Wikipedia:Unreferenced BLP Rescue, but now the backlog is in progress)
2. Give all articles at least one citation (we are here, with Wikipedia:WikiProject Unreferenced articles)
3. Cite all articles with {{One source}} with more sources
4. Cite all articles in Category:Articles lacking reliable references with more reliable references
5. Nuke all citation needed tags (ultimate goal by Wikipedia:WikiProject Reliability)

I really wish that I've taken this essay more seriously in the past... If this initiative was launched back then we would be well on our way to clear out Category:Articles lacking sources and finish step 2 in the timeline. - CactiStaccingCrane (talk) 17:02, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

Pinging all fellow Completionists: User:Dracophyllum, User:EpicPupper, User:Sm8900, User:JackFromWisconsin, User:Aza24, User:The Night Watch, User:HadesTTW, User:Harvici, User:AirshipJungleman29, User:Queen of Hearts, User:Generalissima, User:That Coptic Guy, User:Utopes, User:Spinixster, User:Unexpectedlydian, User:ZombiUwU, User:TheLonelyPather, User:Cellina_Starfire, User:Sm8900, user:3.14159265459AAAs, User:SweaTheSerg CactiStaccingCrane (talk) 17:06, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

@Frostly and Tesseractic: Fix pings for renamed users. Queen of ♡ | speak 17:26, 30 April 2024 (UTC)

I like this suggestion, though it will definitely be a long-time project. If we ever finish the citation needed tag backlog, there's going to be more tagged articles later on. Plus, there are also untagged articles. Spinixster (trout me!) 01:34, 1 May 2024 (UTC)

I support. 3.14 (talk) 21:20, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

simple rules every adjusting user must be verified post a verified link to sources before said wiki page can be modified.

Would erase the quick vandalism and obvious dubious adjustments users make in a simple check of above requirements before they can post it . Bunions Nonsenseses (talk) 23:02, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

I support this proposed project. Because of the sheer quantity this would definitely take many year unless we expand our numbers pretty substantially. ZombiUwU ♥ ^{(🌸~♥~ 📝)} 17:50, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

my own invention and ode to completionism

herewith i would like to offer my own small contribution to the ideals of completionism. enjoy!

2020s in history

I believe this serves our cause, admirably!!! Sm8900 (talk) 20:11, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

wikiproject for completionism?

I would like to volunteer to suggest that we set up a wikiproject for completionism, as a group. would anyone here be willing to help and to participate? Sm8900 (talk) 20:12, 6 May 2024 (UTC)

I was thinking the same thing! It would be funny to also establish a guild of completionist editors like the Association of Inclusionist Wikipedians. I would definitely be down to help out with setting it up. ZombiUwU ♥ ^{(🌸~♥~ 📝)} 17:31, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

@ZombiUwU and @Sm8900, I have created Wikipedia:WikiProject Completionism. Currently the proposals section is down, so many recent WikiProjects like WP:SZA have been created (SZA was nominated for deletion and was kept) so I am safely assuming it is OK to create a new wikiproject. Was wondering if you could help. 48JCL TALK 19:08, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

i don't think this is really necessary, as the scope of the Completionist essay is the entire encyclopedia, and we already have groups like WP:QAI and WP:GOCE alongside content review processes. what would this WikiProject actually do? ... sawyer * he/they * talk 19:14, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

@Sawyer777, I could G7 it, however, there would be a WP Completionism banner that would be added to articles that have been “completed” for the completion process or something like that. If you disagree, I am happy to G7 it. 48JCL TALK 19:16, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

i think the featured article, good article, and GOCE banners serve the purpose well enough. you're welcome to G7 it, but it's no skin off my back if you don't. ... sawyer * he/they * talk 19:18, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

Sawyer, it could be something like “this article was significantly improved or ‘completed’ during the process of completing the encyclopedia.” If you oppose this as well, I will g7 it. 48JCL TALK 19:24, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

oppose seems like a strong word; i just don't think it's necessary, and generally less is more when it comes to talk page banners. ... sawyer * he/they * talk 19:46, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

I heavily oppose this and would suggest G7ing. Beyond being (IMO) somewhat disrespectful, I concur with Sawyer that it's completely unnecessary. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 21:08, 12 June 2024 (UTC)