Fear Of Failing

Description
When you refrain from contributing with content because you're afraid that something in the content might not be correct.

Examples
Some people are having a debate about a complex technical subject. You have an opinion on something posted, but at the same time you feel that you're unsure if you've missed something, or there is something you simply don't know. Since you're not completely sure you're right, you refrain from contributing.

Pros & Cons
- Users might not contribute with content to the site because they are afraid to look stupid.

Relations
The pattern is similar to Self Censoring in that the user refrain from posting something. But it's even more related to Maintaining A Facade in that the user cares how she is viewed by others. The difference here is the reason which boils down to the user dosen't want to look stupid.

Contributors
Created by Andreas Bjerkeholt from the inspiration of Malin Mattsson and Magnus Spånggård. Revised by Magnus Spånggård