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:Since the use of some verbs by some users actually categorizes people or their work, the worst of these confusions is that between [[trolls]] and the (many) [[IP block]]s generated to slow them down: sometimes [[sysop power structure]] cannot actually tell the difference between the initial action ("to [[troll]]"), the [[Sysop Vandal point of view|opinion or process that leads to the sysop reaction]], the output of that action, e.g. an [[IP range block]], and the implication of what it means to edit from that IP ("to be [[trolled]]", etc.). These are all obviously quite different things, but it makes [[power grab]]s easier to deliberately confuse them. One could explain the confusion asa form of simple [[stupidity]]. However it could also be explained as a form of [[objectification]] or as a consequence of, say, [[Wikimedia corruption]] - these explanations would make sysops out to be more [[vile]] but less stupid. | :Since the use of some verbs by some users actually categorizes people or their work, the worst of these confusions is that between [[trolls]] and the (many) [[IP block]]s generated to slow them down: sometimes [[sysop power structure]] cannot actually tell the difference between the initial action ("to [[troll]]"), the [[Sysop Vandal point of view|opinion or process that leads to the sysop reaction]], the output of that action, e.g. an [[IP range block]], and the implication of what it means to edit from that IP ("to be [[trolled]]", etc.). These are all obviously quite different things, but it makes [[power grab]]s easier to deliberately confuse them. One could explain the confusion asa form of simple [[stupidity]]. However it could also be explained as a form of [[objectification]] or as a consequence of, say, [[Wikimedia corruption]] - these explanations would make sysops out to be more [[vile]] but less stupid. | ||
More generalized verbs like [[ask]], [[fix]], [[revert]], [[drive off]] and [[patroll]] are quite possible given a more complete understanding of the [[power structure]]. This | === command hierarchy === | ||
More generalized verbs like [[ask]], [[fix]], [[revert]], [[drive off]] and [[patroll]] are quite possible given a more complete understanding of the [[power structure]] and '''command hierarchy''' of people obeying each other's orders, e.g. the [[priestly hierarchy]] that surrounds the [[GodKing]] preaching [[Wikipedia corruption]]. | |||
Since such generalized verbs may actually dispose of [[capital asset]]s, e.g. the way that abuse of [[trolls]] wastes [[individual capital]] of those so labelled, the stakes can be quite high and would involve [[politics as usual]] or at least [[social network]] and [[instructional capital]] investigations. Perhaps even [[financial capital]] interactions, e.g. of the [[funded troll]]s. Projects like a [[revert currency]] might | |||
This be at least a [[computer supported cooperative work]] and [[social software]] design problem not simply a "one user one screen" [[GUI]] - it would involve much more understanding of some [[factionally defined]] terms and how [[faction]]s collaborate and/or compete to accomplish any given objective or [[wiki mission]]. It seems more must be known about [[large public wiki]s first. | |||