I wouldn't mind having the current wiki catergory system expanded to include (for biology) the various taxonomic categories of a life-form (Kingdom, Phylum, Sub-phylum....Genus, Species). That would (I think) allow someone to search for a creature or article based on its scientific name. I don't, however see it as dividing the biology base, but rather, allowing them to create a basic directory, which the wikipedia expounds upon, with links from the wikispecies article on, say, felis domesticus [having basic scientific information], linking to the wikipedia article for more prosaic style, distribution around the world, role in mythology, cat-worship in ancient Egypt, etc.
James
-----Original Message----- From: wikipedia-l-bounces@Wikimedia.org [mailto:wikipedia-l-bounces@Wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Mayer Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 11:57 AM To: wikipedia-l@Wikimedia.org Subject: Re: [Wikipedia-l] What is the purpose of this mailing list ??
--- "Jimmy (Jimbo) Wales" jwales@wikia.com wrote:
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When fully developed, a wikispecies directory will be a delightful resource work as a standalone *and* a nice foundation for *some* encyclopedia articles. But the two are not identical.
Our current category system could be extended to create such a directory *within* Wikipedia. Dividing our biology contributor base between two separate projects that have a great deal of overlap is a HUGE mistake.
-- Daniel
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