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Check out the "forgotten" Wikipedia edition for the language called "Siberian" (code: ru-sib). This edition was created in the early 2000s and was meant to reflect the dialects and languages of Siberia, but it sparked controversy because the language it used was not widely recognized or standardized. (Not sure why it needs to be standardized to be honest!)

Also, it was seen as a mix of various dialects and slangs rather than a true language. The project faced criticism from both linguists and the Wikimedia community, leading to its eventual closure in 2007.

Despite this, the Siberian Wikipedia still exists in a static archive so you can still check it out. I wish I can edit it and get myself a backlink lol. Would be great for my Siberian husky dog page lol
 
If you thought Wikipedians don't have enough time on their hands with real life edits, you'll be surprised to know about that Wikipedia has a "shadow" or hidden editing feature known as "Secret Pages". These are obscure, often humorous pages that are not easily found by the average user and usually serve as in-jokes or Easter eggs for Wikipedia editors.

I have personally never used them or ventured to look for them because "who has time for that type of shenanigans?!"
 
Did you know that is a thing called "The Wikipedia Signpost"? It's an internal community-written newsletter that provides updates, insights, and even investigative journalism about the Wikipedia world.

Started out in 2005 and it's managed entirely by volunteers and offers deep dives into Wikipedia’s culture, policy discussions, and behind-the-scenes happenings. Some of the discussions are hilarious. It even covers controversial issues within the Wikipedia community, making it a unique source of transparency and self-reflection for one of the world's largest collaborative projects.

It's not widely known outside dedicated Wikipedia contributors, but it offers a fascinating glimpse into the internal dynamics of the platform!
 
Fun fact of the week!

Wikipedia has a “manual of style” for articles about fictional topics. Known as the Wikipedia Manual of Style/Fiction, it provides detailed guidelines on how to write about fictional universes in a way that remains encyclopedic, neutral, and verifiable.

For example, when writing about fictional characters or worlds, editors can use in-universe language and their descriptions can be based on real-world analysis rather than fan perspectives. This ensures that Wikipedia articles about fictional works maintain the same scholarly tone as those about non-fictional topics, keeping the platform reliable even for fandom-related content.
 
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