[Foundation-l] Social networking (was: Analysis of lists statistics: community in decline)

[Marc Riddell]

> On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Robert Rohde <rarohde at gmail.com> wrote:
>> There are many who seem to feel that using Wikipedia for socializing
>> and fun is contrary to our mission, especially if it attracts people
>> who aren't contributors to the encyclopedia.  Personally, I think
>> that's nonsense, and the community benefits from increased cohesion
>> when there is fun and socializing to be had, but I realize that many
>> people don't see it that way.
> 
on 11/2/08 1:40 PM, Milos Rancic at millosh at gmail.com wrote:

> * If the point is that a part of the community doesn't want to have
> social networking because of the principles...

A sidebar: When The Apple Computer organization was created, a conscious
decision was made by its creators to establish a company culture that was,
by existing corporate standards, considered informal. This encouraged
creativity, reduced stress and produced a culture of tolerance and,
ultimately, a great product. Their mission was to create the best damn
computer a creative mind in a creative culture could produce. "Socializing"
among its employees was not only encouraged, but the ability to socialize
was almost a prerequisite for being a part of the team.

The quality of a culture can be measured, in part, by what that culture
produces.

Be healthy,

Marc Riddell