On 10-10-2002, The Cunctator wrote thusly :
On 10/10/02 4:29 PM, "Krzysztof P.
Jasiutowicz" <kpj(a)kki.net.pl> wrote:
I think we have created a
relatively small but precious Wikipedia with some remarkably
good articles.
We are, of course, willing to share our content with other Wikipedias.
It's
this balkanization that I fear. I see there being one Wikipedia, which
has multiple languages in it. Not separate Wikipedias run by separate groups
that might or might not be "willing to share our content" with "other
Wikipedias".
I agree with you in this that Wikipedia is one project there
should
be common goals and common means to achieve these goals.
There should be common software base and good interlinking.
But policies, in Wikipedias realm, oughtn't be enforced -
they should be discussed, negotiated and agreed on, with room for minor
regional differences.
Maybe it is misunderstanding on my part and I don't know what you are
implying but I must stress that the Polish Wikipedia and her contributors
feel proud to part of the project and want to continue working for the
common good of the project.
Not separate Wikipedias run by separate groups
that might or might not be "willing to share our content" with "other
Wikipedias".
Oh! Come on. I meant the difference being a colony and a
sovereign international partner.
For the discussion to be productive please state :
1. what (other than domain names) signs of balkanization are there ?
2. what are you proposals to integrate other Wikipedias into one big
Wikipedia so that avoid balkanization ?
Regards,
Kpjas.