What is the incentives for wikipedians to donate their time on non-payment jobs (wikipedia)?

Question

Just wonder why they have the energy to sacrifice their free time to do so...please help

Answer 1

Wikipedia operates on the principal of ego. It makes

the contributers feel like big shots but unfortunately

they also become little tin gods who do more harm

than good.

Answer 2

The main reason you have difficulty understanding this is your use of the word "sacrifice."  It isn't a sacrifice to do something you enjoy.  If you do not enjoy using and editing Wikipedia, it doesn't mean that others are not allowed to enjoy it.

Answer 3

Its fun, satisfying, and useful.