Sue-Point-Oh!

I just discovered a new Wikipedia program that allows new wiki users to be adopted by more experienced users. I think it’s sort of like a Big Brothers/Big Sisters/Mentorship program. Innocent new wikipedia members can put the {{Adoptme}} code onto their userpage and within 24 hours their wiki big brother or sister will offer to adopt them. I plan to go undercover as a novice user to see who will adopt me. I’ll report back with my findings!
The following adoption rules apply:

Adoption is:

• A mentorship, where the Adopter answers questions and offers friendly advice and support.
• For help with technical difficulties, policy interpretation and conflict management.

Adoption is not:

• Forever. Once experienced, an Adoptee will be able to graduate, though likely to stay in touch with their Adopter.
• A social club. Though fun, Adoption is there to help users use and improve Wikipedia.
• Just for the newest of users. Is also for users with limited experience who want to expand their involvement.

I am curious about what type of people are taking advantage of this program. I’m always telling people that wikipedia is successful because there are such a large number of devoted caring users who make the site a valid encyclopedia. Perhaps these are the same users who offer to adopt new users. Hooray to Wikipedia for once again trying to offer a totally level playing field where accurate information is king and collaboration is queen.