Wikipedia:Most ideas are bad

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On Wikipedia, as in life, most ideas are bad – and that's just counting the original ones. Of course, there are many good ideas too, but they are dwarfed by the sheer quantity of bad ones. People often become famous for having just one really good idea, among a lifetime of bad ones.

That's not all bad news, but it means we have to be aware of how to handle bad ideas when they arise. If a bad idea is handled well, it can become a useful thing for all involved. If a bad idea is handled badly, it can result in frustration and conflict.