On 10-10-2002, The Cunctator wrote thusly :
On 10/10/02 4:29 PM, "Krzysztof P. Jasiutowicz" kpj@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.