actionforum@comcast.net wrote
The real goal of wikipedia should be to become what wiki techniques and
philosophy can achieve when it "tries" to become an encyclopedia. But it shouldn't try so hard that it abandons the wiki approach that makes it unique.
Disagree/agree. The goal of WP _is_ to become an encyclopedia. The encyclopedia functionality is central. On the other hand the wiki aspect is also central. Those who want WP content but not the wiki side are free to set up a fork- that might be a valid project, but would not be WP.
Pick your metaphor. WP is an oasis of relative sanity on the Web, which neither sells nor preaches. WP is a hive, with a complex social scheme to produce free honey.
Charles