Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Proposals/Android (2nd nomination)


 * The following discussion is an archived proposal of the WikiProject below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the project's talk page (if created) or the WikiProject Council).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The proposed WikiProject was created at WikiProject Android. Self-closing based on support from the discussion. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 19:54, 11 July 2023 (UTC)

Description
Following an unsuccessful nomination by a sockpuppet (see the first proposal), I'm renominating WikiProject Android.

WikiProject Android will serve as the central WikiProject for topics relating to Android. The coverage of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is sparse in quality; of the thousands of Android-related articles on Wikipedia, only ten articles (that being Android Debug Bridge, Nexus 7, Asus ZenFone 6, HTC Dream, HTC First, HTC One HTC One A9, LG G2, Samsung Galaxy S III, and Pixel 6) are good articles, and another ten are even B-class (that being Android—the root article, Android KitKat, Android TV, Google Tensor, HTC One (M8), LG Optimus One, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Pixel 7). The work done by InfiniteNexus on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 articles is promising, but doesn't imply that the quality of Android-related articles on Wikipedia is getting any better.

The scope of Android-related topics on Wikipedia is broad—perhaps not as broad as some would hope to see in a new WikiProject—but I see the need for a WikiProject over a task force. The category alone is 1,057 pages; the  category is 257; the  is 108 pages; the  category is 765 pages, and I see no reason not to count the software category. In total, at least 2,187 pages would fall under WikiProject Android, using a very conservative estimate. The root article alone accounted for 633,221 views last month, with spikes reaching into the millions for major version releases and announcements. The content contained in each article can vary, as well. Samsung Galaxy S20, for instance, has a different structure than OnePlus 8T. This is, of course, comparing apples and oranges, but standardization is a major focus for myself and a goal of the WikiProject, should it be approved for mainspace.

WikiProject Android is a broad topic that could support multiple task forces. OnePlus isn't a notable entity for its own WikiProject, especially given the current climate, but it would be a fine task force. This niche is currently absent and, although one could establish a task force under WikiProject Telecommunications, for example, a OnePlus task force would be stretching it, in my opinion. This applies to other manufacturers, such as Samsung.

As for myself, I've taken a slight interest in Android phones on Wikipedia (in particular, the OnePlus series of articles), although my main interest is current events. I believe I could lead and establish WikiProject Android effectively despite a focus outside of Android or telecommunications for that matter; my technical expertise presents an interesting background seldom seen for WikiProjects of this nature. It has taken me a few tries to attempt to find niches on Wikipedia, first with television articles (ultimately leading to an incident that will not be mentioned here), then to video games, then to television once again, then to current events, then architecture, and now leading me here. This is a truly underrepresented field on Wikipedia, and although it may not be as important as others, a source for information has failed to provide information if it's inadequate.

I am well aware of the conservative nature of creating WikiProjects; the days where WikiProject One Direction (as a historical example) could be freely created are behind us, and dormancy is more than an annoyance. I believe I have the activity and the will to carry out this WikiProject's goals of expanding Android-related articles to give more than a brief summary of a phone or phablet. The major question is obviously sustainability, and I wholeheartedly believe there is enough editors for a WikiProject of this nature. Despite the unfortunate circumstances regarding WikiProject Google and its activity—diplomacy and new members are always appreciated—I believe I could generate enough interest in this WikiProject at the least, and gain members to form a WikiProject. elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 04:51, 14 December 2022 (UTC)

List of important pages and categories for this proposed group
 * android (operating system) (number of pages in the category: 108)
 * android (operating system) devices (number of pages in the category: 1,057)
 * android (operating system) (number of pages in the category: 108)
 * android (operating system) devices (number of pages in the category: 1,057)
 * android (operating system) devices (number of pages in the category: 1,057)


 * List of WikiProjects currently on the talk pages of those articles
 * Please invite these and any other similar groups to join the discussion about this proposal. See WikiProject_Council/Directory to find similar WikiProjects.




 * Why do you want to start a new group, instead of joining one of these existing groups?
 * WikiProject Google is no longer active; creating a task force under an inactive WikiProject would be unwise.
 * WikiProject Linux is too narrow of a topic to support a task force of thousands of pages.
 * WikiProject Telecommunications is perhaps the best WikiProject to create a task force for, but thousands of pages is too much for a task force, and creating outreach for task forces is difficult.

Support
Also, specify whether or not you would join the project.
 * 1) elijahpepe@wikipedia (he/him) 04:51, 14 December 2022 (UTC)
 * 2) InfiniteNexus (talk) 00:57, 17 December 2022 (UTC)
 * 3) Goodlucksil Android Emoji 1f44d.svg (¿Need something?) 19:52, 14 January 2023 (UTC)
 * 4) ― Blaze WolfTalkBlaze Wolf#6545 20:59, 9 February 2023 (UTC)
 * 5) I would not join, but this needs to exist. Honestly, I thought it already did. QuicoleJR (talk) 16:59, 27 May 2023 (UTC)

Discussion
I share ElijahPepe's sentiments regarding the lack of quality on many Android articles, and I truly do appreciate and applaud their enthusiasm. But as I wrote in the previous failed proposal, I doubt there will be enough editors to support and sustain such a WikiProject due to the relatively small (read: virtually non-existent) circle of editors who edit in this topic. The radio silence during my three days of being away speaks volumes. InfiniteNexus (talk) 00:56, 17 December 2022 (UTC)
 * I feel like part of the reason why this hasn't gained much traction is probably because not many people are aware of the WikiProject Council proposals page. ― Blaze WolfTalkBlaze Wolf#6545 21:00, 9 February 2023 (UTC)
 * In any case, it's been two months, and not enough editors who have expressed interest. Sadly, this should probably be closed. InfiniteNexus (talk) 21:11, 9 February 2023 (UTC)
 * I haven't edited many Android articles, but I do work on the IT industry, so I could join. Just wanted to check if this WikiProject proposal is still current according to this, before adding my name. AverageFraud (talk) 20:59, 19 May 2023 (UTC)
 * I'm not familiar with the procedure to close WikiProject Council proposals, if that's even a thing, but it's been half a year since this nomination was opened... InfiniteNexus (talk) 18:02, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Feel free to add your name! QuicoleJR (talk) 16:59, 27 May 2023 (UTC)