[WikiEN-l] Citizendium

[Fred Bauder]

> It is my understanding that Citizendium requires users to submit a
> brief biography (a) to help other authors and editors know with whom
> they are working and (b) ensure accountability (a biography in
> addition to a real name can be used to almost perfectly identify a
> person).
>
> Citizendium has a pleasant atmosphere; I've registered an account
> there. Nevertheless, I'm not confident that they have the right model
> for success. My personal opinion is that a new model is needed, one
> that goes even beyond the traditional wiki concept and implements
> novel procedures for collaborative contribution, moderation, and
> rating.
>
> —Thomas Larsen

Yes, I think that is spot on. I've found Citizendium pleasant also, but
think some serious effort needs to go into realizing its potential
including collaborative development of "novel procedures for
collaborative contribution, moderation, and rating." I'm a bit tapped out
myself with my residual work on Wikipedia and development of another
fork, but can see a way forward for Citizendium.

Fred