CZ:Nomination page/Editorial Council/Peter Schmitt

When I first came -- alerted by some critical remarks on encyclopedic website dedicated to Austria -- to CZ in May 2009 I expected to contribute some mathematical and occasionally some non-mathematical content. I would not have believed that now, less than one and half year later I would be nominated for important positions on this wiki. But it turned out differently. It was interesting to observe -- and to participate in -- the many arguments taking place, and I got more and more involved -- often, as a consequence, neglecting the original intention to contribute content.

I believe that there is a place on the Internet for a project like CZ. Even more: Such a project is needed. However, in spite of that there is no guarantee that it will succeed -- it may fail, and this may now be the moment that will decide between success and failure. It will depend on the community which road is taken, and if the community thinks that I can help to make the right choices I will do my best.