Records Manager
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? A Records Manager quakes when faced with unstructured data that can be modified at whim by users however literate. Usage Questions are being asked that may sound critical, such as Where does the use of a corporate Wiki cross the bounds between records ...
Other labels:
adoption_antipattern
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Copyright infringement
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it ? One or more overenthusiastic and illinformed (or malicious) authors who adds such content to your wiki that they don't have the right to add can become a serious problem for your wiki. Their behavior, if it is not countered swiftly, can become an epidemic, or make ...
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TransparencyComplaints
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? Key individuals for a particular project start complaining about being "kept in the dark" and that nobody is reporting on the work done for the project. The information is actually all available in the wiki but the plaintiff keeps ignoring it or referring to other outofdate sources. Usage Typically ...
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ContributorForHire
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? If this antipattern occurs, that might make an organization wikiresistant for a long time afterwards. Someone resourcerich enough or high enough in the organization gets displeased or impatient with the wiki developing "too slow" or in the "wrong" direction. So as a seemingly quick and painless ...
Other labels:
adoption_antipattern
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EmulatingReplicator
(Wiki Patterns)
Can someone suggest a better name for this pattern? (please leave suggestions/votes in the comments) An EmulatingReplicator \ can someone suggest a better name? \ is a user who is definitely prowiki but lacks a fundamental understanding of the wiki culture and features. As a consequence, this person ...
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Wikiphobia
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it ? Some people don't understand or don't like the idea of wikis. They will sabotage any effort to even start a wiki project. Typically this happens in organizations where there are no wikis set up. Arguments against wikis range from "why not use ...
Other labels:
adoption_antipattern
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Vandal
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? A vandal is someone who damages the content of wiki by adding or deleting information in a deliberate attempt to disturb or spoil the collaborative work of others. It's a nonconstructive pattern that goes further than trolling WikiTroll, since it can imply the transferring ...
Other labels:
adoption_antipattern
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Gate
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? The gate antipattern involves putting up too many barriers to participation on the wiki. Gates are present when people have to go through a difficult account creation process that's not straightforward, have to undergo mandatory training, or have to have their contributions ...
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Leech
(Wiki Patterns)
What is it? A leech takes content out of the wiki and sends it to people another way, usually by email. This reduces peoples' inclination to visit it, and potentially creates confusion because information is coming from multiple sources. How do I notice it? Look ...
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Bully
(Wiki Patterns)
порусски Викифанатик What is it? A bully is the opposite of a champion, and goes too far in pushing people to use the wiki. A good champion knows how to lead people in adopting the wiki, while a bully might get upset at someone for emailing rather than ...
Other labels:
afd, adoption_antipattern
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