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[David Gerard]

2009/7/27 Luna <lunasantin at gmail.com>:

> When recruiting for youth groups, I remember being told very explicitly to
> avoid speaking negatively about competing groups during presentations, given
> the risk that potential members (or their parents) would find the attitude
> off-putting. I think a similar concept might apply to encyclopedias -- as a
> reader, I'm in it for the entries, not the chest pounding.
> I think we'd do well to bear that in mind, when it comes to public image and
> especially with regard to the presentation of content.


Indeed. We're a bunch of encyclopedia nerds. Britannica is way cool -
it's a pity about their combative PR. Citizendium is another free
content encyclopedia, it's quietly getting on with it, if they're
successful that's good for everyone. Conservapedia ... I'll get back
to you on that one.


- d.