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

[Christopher Jorgensen]

hhhmmm, look into Expression Engine. I use it for my blog, a poetry  
site I maintain, and it has a wiki as well. Cost money, but will  
probably better suit your needs for a closed environment. And it is a  
fully functional CMS that has a wiki hung off of it.

I've been using it for a long time, want to bring it into corporate  
as well, unfortunately, for me this would entail designing the whole  
site "under the radar," then presenting it as the best option. But  
unlike a wiki, you can lock people out of areas. You can give  
individuals privs to post to different areas, etc. Might work better  
for you.


On Aug 8, 2006, at 9:42 PM, David Pace wrote:

> I think it's definitely in line with the entire philosophy, however  
> I was
> speaking as someone who is deploying mediawiki in a corporate intranet
> environment, which is in some respects radically different  
> (philosophically)
> than an open wiki.
>
> The root of the complaints seem to stem from those in my kind of  
> situation,
> where they want their user base to have an easier time adopting the  
> wiki
> system. I'm hoping to train my people well and foster the above  
> attitude in
> them and hope for the best.
>
>
>
> On 8/8/06, Christopher Jorgensen <cjorgensen at mac.com> wrote:
>>
>> I don't see this as the "best attitude," but rather the wiki
>> philosophy. And I know we're not in disagreement here, but it's a
>> matter of the "best tool for the job." Those wanting correct  and
>> proper looking content probably need to look elsewhere. There are
>> plenty of CMSes out there to suit people's needs.
>>
>> I love the idea I can write what I KNOW and have someone else make
>> sure it looks right. I don't pretend this excuses me from learning,
>> or trying, but I can still make a stab without worrying about being
>> so drastically incorrect that others will condemn my contributions.
>> This can happen as well, but not because the presentation was off.
>> And this is how I learn. I've made maybe 20 posts to wikipedia. I
>> don't think I disagree with ANY of the changes to my posts. And I've
>> tried to take into account previous modifications for my future
>> contributions every time. But again, I don't sweat it if I'm off.
>>
>> I take pride in someone else thinking my content worth making
>> "right," and the content persevering.
>>
>> I also take glee in correcting others' and seeing my corrections
>> stand. This happens less often (but only because I too often lack
>> conviction).
>>
>> Maybe it's my iron ego. I put it out there, do what you will.
>>
>>
>> On Aug 8, 2006, at 9:09 PM, David Pace wrote:
>>
>>> On 8/8/06, Christopher Jorgensen <cjorgensen at mac.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I see this as a strength. I can add content without having to
>>>> question, "Is it EXACTLY correct?" Otherwise I wouldn't  
>>>> participate.
>>>>
>>>> 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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