Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2011-09-12/Opinion essay
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Rd232 was an active editor and administrator on the English Wikipedia from late 2004 until August 2011, when he retired. The following humorous poem reflects the experiences and interactions of new users and the established community, and was written shortly after retirement from the project.
The views expressed are those of the author only. Other editors will often leave opposing views and potential corrections in the comments section. The Signpost welcomes proposals for op-eds. If you have one in mind, please leave a message at the opinion desk.
With apologies to Lewis Carroll (The Walrus and the Carpenter)
The Walrus and the Carpenter "If seven maids with seven mops "O Readers, come and walk with us!" The eldest reader looked at him. But four young newbies hurried up, Four other newbies followed them, The Walrus and the Carpenter "The time has come," the Walrus said,
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"But wait a bit," the newbies cried, "A loaf of bread," the Walrus said, "But not on us!" the newbies cried, "It was so kind of you to come! "It seems a shame," the Walrus said, "I weep for you," the Walrus said. "O newbies," said the Carpenter. |
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