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:::::::I think Achievements shouldn't be enabled for this wiki, because it was proved, in the past, that it didn't work. --[[User:RoseGui|<span style="color:orange">RoseGui</span>]][[File:Thanks rose.png]] <small>([[User talk:RoseGui|<span style="color:orange">talk here</span>]])</small> 22:52, April 20, 2012 (UTC)
:::::::: N. O. [[User:Dharden|Dharden]] ([[User_talk:Dharden|talk]]) 01:52, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
::::::::: The reason I suggested this at all is because I'm trying to think outside the box as far as encouraging new users to begin editing, and to continue editing once they've started. We're seeing the same set of users recycle through, and not seeing a real influx of new editors, and I don't really understand why, except that we're not 'grabbing' those new users that are coming in. If that's the case, then I'm left to wonder why, and my first instinct is to think that it's due to lack of recognition for accomplishments. Achievements are a way - not a perfect way, of course - to show recognition for contributions. I very much feel the idea that badge boosting will be rampant is severely over-stated... those users that choose to contribute only to gain a rank are still making contributions, and in my opinion would still be more likely to stick around, as opposed to now where a user can come and go without any 'credit' (if they can even stick around long enough before being scared away or perma-banned due to [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Please_do_not_bite_the_newcomers|newbie-biting]], which I'll make note of in a different location shortly).
::::::::: The point I'm trying to make with all of this is that we need to do something to address this, and Achievements is one possible solution. I'm disappointed that this idea isn't even being considered seriously, not necessarily because I may favor it, but because it's really disappointing that everyone is so eager to dismiss anything that isn't an absolutely perfect solution. There are no perfect solutions, and since I haven't seen many other constructive ideas, I'd say this is our best bet. -- '''[[User:LostInRiverview|<font color="green">LostInRiverview</font>]]<sup> [[User_talk:LostInRiverview|<font color="navy">talk</font>]] · [[User_blog:LostInRiverview|<font color="navy">blog</font>]]</sup>''' 02:40, April 21, 2012 (UTC)
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