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A ''' | A '''WikiBreak''', '''WikiHoliday''', '''WikiVacation''' or '''WikiAbsence''' is a period when even a [[Wikipedia:Wikipediholic|Wikiholic]] is parting from his editing or collaboration on a wiki for a longer period of time. | ||
WikiBreaks are the result of the decision of the [[:Category:Wiki People|Wiki Person]] departing, not the enforced disability to edit on a wiki like [[Block]]ing or [[Banning]] which would be in every sense of the word involuntarily. | |||
The pain involved varies from [[User]] to User. Some find it easy to endure, whereas others find the separation agonizing. | |||
The degree of coercion also varies. Some remarkable individuals are actually capable of taking a ''voluntary'' wikiholiday: they are to be admired for their strength of character. Others still are forced into it through circumstances beyond their control: it is often at such times that [[Wikipedia:Wikipediholic|wikiholics]] discover their condition. | |||
== When to depart == | == When to depart == | ||
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*You '''break up''' with your boyfriend or girlfriend. | *You '''break up''' with your boyfriend or girlfriend. | ||
*You have to look for a '''job'''. | *You have to look for a '''job'''. | ||
*You have a '''job''' and do not want to ''' | *You have a '''job''' and do not want to '''lose it'''. | ||
*You find yourself making '''minor edits''', in order to use the recent changes page as a discussion. | *You find yourself making '''minor edits''', in order to use the recent changes page as a discussion. | ||
*You have to '''move''' to a new home. | *You have to '''move''' to a new home. | ||
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*You are '''injured''' or '''sick'''. | *You are '''injured''' or '''sick'''. | ||
*You're '''deceased'''. | *You're '''deceased'''. | ||
*Your '''[[ | *Your '''[[Wikipedia:Wikistress|Wikistress]]''' is making it hard to work. | ||
*You need time to '''relax and think''', so that when you ''do'' return to | *You need time to '''relax and think''', so that when you ''do'' return to your wiki, you'll hopefully be refreshed. | ||
*Your time on | *Your time on your wiki is having a drastic effect on your '''[[Wikipedia:Real life (reality)|life outside of your wiki]].''' | ||
*Your '''computer''' has broken down. | *Your '''computer''' has broken down. | ||
*There is an ''' | *There is an '''emergency in your area'''. | ||
*It takes you several hours to '''make and perfect''' a single edit, because you're worried your edit will be corrected by someone else. | *It takes you several hours to '''make and perfect''' a single edit, because you're worried your edit will be corrected by someone else. | ||
*You find yourself checking your watchlist '''compulsively''' throughout the day to defend your edits against vandals and other ne'er-do-wells. | *You find yourself checking your watchlist '''compulsively''' throughout the day to defend your edits against vandals and other ne'er-do-wells. | ||
*You're '''giving up''' editing | *You're '''giving up''' editing your wiki for [[Wikipedia:Lent]], [[Wikipedia:Hajj]] or a similar religious observance. | ||
*You have been '''grounded''' by your parents, business partner or significant other from using the computer. | *You have been '''grounded''' by your parents, business partner or significant other from using the computer. | ||
*You have a '''baby'''. | *You have got a '''baby'''. | ||
*You' | *You are '''[[Wikipedia:wikiaddict|addicted]]'''. | ||
*You become '''[[Wikipedia:disillusioned|disillusioned]]''' with the project. | |||
*You become '''[[ | |||
*You find yourself suffering from [[WP:Adminitis|Adminitis]]. | *You find yourself suffering from [[WP:Adminitis|Adminitis]]. | ||
*You haven't received any satisfaction out of editing Wikipedia but don't wish to depart forever. | *You haven't received any satisfaction out of editing Wikipedia but don't wish to depart forever. | ||
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*You came back from travelling. | *You came back from travelling. | ||
*Your relatives '''('''<small>thankfully</small>''')''' left your house. | *Your relatives '''('''<small>thankfully</small>''')''' left your house. | ||
*Your spouse asks you to buy a new '''car'''. Just buy it and '''come straight back'''. | *Your spouse asks you to buy a new '''car'''. Just buy it and '''come straight back'''. | ||
*Your '''exams''' are over. | *Your '''exams''' are over. | ||
*You decide that your '''divorce''' has left you more time to be a | *You decide that your '''divorce''' has left you more time to be a Wiki Person. | ||
*You find out your new '''girlfriend''' or '''boyfriend''' is a | *You find out your new '''girlfriend''' or '''boyfriend''' is a Wiki Person, too. | ||
*Especially when you find that now you've been spending a lot of time editing, discussing, fighting over and making up with said '''friend'''. | *Especially when you find that now you've been spending a lot of time editing, discussing, fighting over and making up with said '''friend'''. | ||
*You have finished '''moving'''. | *You have finished '''moving'''. | ||
*You decide to give up smoking so that you can pay your '''Internet bill'''. | *You decide to give up smoking so that you can pay your '''Internet bill'''. | ||
*You've recovered from your '''sickness'''. | *You've recovered from your '''sickness'''. | ||
*You've let go of all your '''[[wp:Wikistress|Wikistress]]'''. | |||
*You've let go of all your '''[[ | |||
*You've done all the '''relaxing''' you can do and besides, all that talk about '''relaxation and thinking clearer''' is baloney anyway. | *You've done all the '''relaxing''' you can do and besides, all that talk about '''relaxation and thinking clearer''' is baloney anyway. | ||
*Since your '''computer''' is broken, you find yourself at the library every day, editing | *Since your '''computer''' is broken, you find yourself at the library or other publicly accessible computer every day, editing your wiki. | ||
*Or you get a new one. | *Or you get a new one. | ||
*You are '''cured''' from being a '''[[wikiaddict]]'''. (It may never happen. Most likely, you will never recover.) | *You are '''cured''' from being a '''[[Wikipedia:wikiaddict]]'''. (It may never happen. Most likely, you will never recover.) | ||
*You've decided to take a break from your ''' | *You've decided to take a break from your '''WikiBreak'''. | ||
*After you've been arrested and suddenly find yourself with nothing else to do while serving time in jail. | *After you've been arrested and suddenly find yourself with nothing else to do while serving time in jail. | ||
*You feel like it. | *You feel like it. | ||
[[Category:WikiIdea]] | [[Category:WikiIdea]] | ||