When a platform does not clearly communicate the skills needed to contribute effectively, newcomers may become frustrated. Their resulting difficulty making effective contributions can further increase experienced users' distrust of them.

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New users receive a systematic message from Wikipedia warning them that their previous edits did not follow Wikipedia's guidelines or having those edits being reverted.

These consequences are the result of newcomers not being taught the rules and regulations experienced editors follow.

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