The disparity between the amount of work needed in an online community and the actual contributions made by its members.
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Stubs
Incomplete articles or entries on platforms like Wikipedia that lack substantial content, often requiring additional work to improve.
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Motivator
A factor or mechanism that encourages individuals to engage or contribute to a specific task or community.
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Intrinsic Motivation
The internal desire to perform a task for its own sake, driven by personal satisfaction or interest.
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Extrinsic Motivation
The drive to perform a task to achieve external rewards or avoid penalties, rather than for inherent satisfaction.
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Social Proof
The social phenomenon where individuals assume the actions of others reflect correct behavior, motivating contributions in online communities.
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Heuristic Processing
A cognitive shortcut that allows people to make decisions based on simple rules or cues rather than detailed analysis.
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Unique Contributions
Individual input or work that is recognized as distinct and necessary for the success of the group’s goals.
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Feedback Mechanism
A system that provides participants with information about their contributions, fostering improvement and motivation.
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Collective Effort Model
A theoretical framework that suggests individuals are more likely to contribute to a group when they believe their efforts will significantly impact the outcome.