Wikipedia talk:Main Page/test

I like it, but...
I think we should strive for making it absolutely clear that anyone can edit without an account. A lot of people I've introduced to Wikipedia, even after viewing the main page, still struggled with the concept you didn't need an account to edit. It may not seem like much, but it counts; I persuaded a scoutmaster to copyedit Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia through the fact that an account is unnecessary for editing. Johnleemk | Talk 18:41, 2 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * Yes, it's vitally important we get across the message that YOU can change this NOW. I suspect Introduction could get that message over a bit better. Tom- 23:00, 2 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * I am very impressed with Introduction and the changes proposed here. Though maybe the third page of the intro could use a link to the tutorial?  I'd think that some brand new users would still be a bit overwhelmed, even after the intro.  Perhaps adding something like "Still feel a bit overwhelmed?  Take a look at our editing tutorial for more information." would help.  --  TomPreuss 19:46, 19 Dec 2004 (UTC)


 * I originally had a link to the tutorial, but removed it because the tutorial is so long, text-based and unfriendly. I really think it needs rewriting, along with Help:Contents and most of the help, but it's a huge job, and not something that can be done overnight. Tom- 20:06, 19 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Pros and cons
I must admit that this version is much more readable. However, the reduction in links is not without some cost. Especiallly of concern to me is that Welcome, Newcomers is now virtually an orphan save for talk pages. Is this page being phased out? --L33tminion | (talk) 15:35, Dec 23, 2004 (UTC)

'Anyone can edit' vs. 'Is Wikipedia valuable?'
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