[Mediawiki-l] Apple's Wiki Server brings WYSIWYG to wiki

David Pace gps.david.pace at gmail.com
Wed Aug 9 02:09:59 UTC 2006


On 8/8/06, Christopher Jorgensen <cjorgensen at mac.com> wrote:
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> I see this as a strength. I can add content without having to
> question, "Is it EXACTLY correct?" Otherwise I wouldn't participate.
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> Expecting people to "get it right" or to learn a "WYSIWYG" editor is
> silly. Throw it up there! Let the type A personalities make it
> "right." This way those of us with something to contribute can, and
> those wanting to make sure the color is within the lines can. Win win!



I think this is the best attitude to take and it is definitely the attitude
I would like my user base to adopt. The input doesn't have to be perfect,
just get the information in there and those who take the initiative will
clean it up and make it shine.



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