[WikiEN-l] Community vs Encyclopedia

[Nick Boalch]

Joe Anderson wrote:
> However, four different viewpoints of the Wikipedia have emerged recently:
> 
>    - It is an encyclopedia with a community
>    - It is a community with an encyclopedia
>    - It is an encyclopedia
>    - It is a community
> 
> I agree with the first, though many users agree with the second and some the
> third and fourth.

Users who express the second or fourth views need to be pointed to
[[WP:NOT]]. Users who express the third view need to be gently reminded
of the value of collaboration and consensus.

Cheers,

N.

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Nicholas Boalch
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