I adore wikiHow. It has helped me as a person as well as a writer. I do, however, have some regrets. Thought I would share them and see what others have. * The fact that I can’t do this more often. Having to spend more time at work is allowing me less time to do anything. I don’t seem to have the time to write, edit, or boost. * That I can’t make a living doing what I LOVE!! I can’t even figure out how to make any money writing!
I am sure there are more, but all I can think of, for now.
That I sometimes use it way too much. I’ve used this site to procrastinate on homework in the past, though I’m out of school right now. Also, the fact that I didn’t join earlier. I only joined a few months ago.
I totaly agree trimm! Mine are… *assuming wiki sites are not reliable (when clearly they are more than any other site!) *not starting our badge project sooner *not always looking at things in a good faithful way.
I have one. I wasn’t listening to the coaching messages I kept getting when I was a new user. I started following them after a long time.
Jamie
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I don’t have any regrets (yet) as whenever I feel that pinching feeling of regret coming on I try and use that to fuel myself to eliminate the source of what’s causing me it. Edit: I just realized that this was wikiHow specific, oh dear… Well I regret not getting my laptop/internet sorted a lot quicker so I can finally boost articles.
I don’t think I ever feel bad when I take week-long wikiBreaks since we’re all volunteers with outside lives
I regret failing to listen to other editors and apply advice
That was an issue over a year ago. But I’m glad that I have changed!
I’ve taken on the roles of NAB and administrator but I’m not as involved anymore as I could be.
I had some drama spews with editors in my first year that I regret having.
I regret postponing school work (like right now) by being on wikiHow. It happens WAY to much. But at the same time, I can regret not being on here enough, especially on the weekends.
Jordan
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I feel regretful that I’m not as involved with boosting articles or corresponding through the Welcome Wagon tool as I’d like to be, as I believe those are two really important things to do on wikiHow. Hopefully, will do when I have plenty of time to devote
Hinni
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I regret not slowing down and really listening to other users advice when I first started.
system
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I regret that I have a list of over 20 article ideas sitting in a gmail draft right now waiting to be written…and I never seem to have the time to write them!
+1 *I regret postponing school work by being on wikiHow.
system
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agreed!
I have that issue too. I have this really cool article I want to write but its just sitting there in my drafts:/
Postponing schoolwork can be an issue for me too, though I try to pace things out!
Hailey
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I have this issue too. I was thinking of writing a long article, but later, I deleted it from my drafts! I feel regretful for that.
system
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Wow, I wonder how many people have the same issue! Maybe we should designate a wikiHow holiday. “Write all your drafts day”
system
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We need to seriously;) I’m sure many amazing creative articles would come out of that!
That’s a great holiday idea
I will definitely celebrate it! School gets in the way of life too much for me!
