The crux of the problem lay in Wikipedia’s fundamental principles. While anyone can contribute, content must meet certain criteria, including celebrity and verifiable sources. At this point the enthusiasts slowed down.
Editors such as Michael Gronseth (Imzadi1979 on Wikipedia) have argued that detailed information about little-known and often unreported roads is of great value. However, some critics, such as Bil Zeleny (onel5969), felt that links to government maps or local sources were inconsistent.
This conflict was further exacerbated when the NPP, tasked with reviewing new content, flagged numerous articles about roads. A lengthy debate ensued, with the proposed change to the rules governing the use of maps as sources generating more than 56,000 words of comments.
Eventually, changes in the rules allowed maps to be referenced, but the road project’s editors felt left out. Not wanting to risk future deletion and looking for a safe haven for their work, they decided to “tear apart” Wikipedia by moving their articles to AARoads, a site dedicated to all things roads.
Source: Ferra
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