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Which one is grammatically correct?

I am new in Wikipedia.

or

I am new at Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 39.32.100.37 (talk) 15:19, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

"I am new to Wikipedia" would be better than either of the above. Gandalf61 (talk) 16:07, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

To be "new at" something implies you are inexperienced and may make mistakes. The be "new in" wikipedia would mean someone just recently created an article about you. μηδείς (talk) 18:51, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

In that case shouldn't that be "newly" though? 64.201.173.145 (talk) 20:28, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Yes, although it sounds a trifle antiquated. People would probably say "I must be really important, I'm (now) in Wikipedia". "I am new in Wikipedia" doesn't really mean anything. I would accept "I am new at Wikipedia" in the sense of "I'm new around here, at Wikipedia". -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasant conversation]} 20:36, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Agreed, the "new in Wikipedia" statement would be a possible interpretation, not a recommended phrase for English learners. Something you'd hear from an actor on a late night talk show bragging about himself, not from that nice old lady next door. μηδείς (talk) 21:44, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

Alternatively, "I'm new on Wikipedia" would also be acceptable for me, and this is probably what I would use. KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 13:56, 16 July 2013 (UTC)