Wikipedia:2013 main page redesign proposal/Draft RFC/1

{{rfc|prop}} (RFC notice)

The main page hasn't been redesigned since 2006. This RFC intends to develop design criteria for a new main page by discussing the various aims of the main page, whether the current main page achieves each aim, and if not, what needs to change.

For each statement, please leave a comment in the appropriate subsection. Alternative statements may be provided by anyone at any time. Remember, this is not a vote - the ultimate aim of this RFC is to develop discussion leading to the (rough) consensus views of the community. This RFC will stay open until (date 30 days after opening), though individual sections may remain open longer if discussion is ongoing.

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"Showcasing Wikipedia's best content is an aim of the main page"

"Enticing readers to become editors is an aim of the main page"

"Helping readers to navigate to articles on specific topics is an aim of the main page"

For example, via portals, topics, categories, etc.

"Showcasing timely and newsworthy content is an aim of the main page"

This should not be an aim of the main page

--Pine^✉ 05:42, 5 February 2013 (UTC)=="Promoting the breadth of Wikimedia projects is an aim of the main page"== For example, links to other language Wikipedias and links to WMF sister projects.

"Motivating editors to create new content is an aim of the main page"

"Directing readers and editors seeking help to appropriate venues is an aim of the main page"

"Describing the purpose of Wikipedia is an aim of the main page"

For example, an About Wikipedia section.

"Encouraging donations to WMF is an aim of the main page"

For example, a Donate section

The amount of change needed is ...

Only minor fixes

(Minimal tweaks. Remove a couple of outdated links, update a few small things.)

A re-style

(Same basic layout, but change the look)

A major update

(new style and modified layout, which would probably also entail content adjustment/s to make it work)

A major overhaul

(something utterly different from the current main page)