jimnoble - 10:29 am on Jan 17, 2007 (gmt 0)

why do people become, and stay editors of dmoz?

People often first hear of ODP when they are trying to increase the visibility of their own website. Others are already passionately interested in some topic and have a collection of links that they want to share. Both of these groups sometimes apply to become editors.

If successful, a few just list their own website and subsequently time out. More, diligently maintain their own categories and, if they have the time, request further ones.

Some of us get completely bitten by the bug. Editing for ODP can be a very interesting and satisfying hobby and the editor community is a great and supportive crowd to be with. It's fun. That's why, with over 5 years and 40,000 edits, I'm still here :).