[Wikipedia-l] research about virtual communities and Wikipedia

[Neni Pogarcic]

Hi!!

The internet is still a fairly recent phenomenon. Whereas communities and
groups enjoyed thorough research, theories and knowledge about virtual
communities are relatively limited.

I am busy with researching how virtual communities communicate, interact and
exchange knowledge and information. Most importantly, I am interested in the
relation between virtual communities and knowledge creation.

 As Wikipedia is one of the biggest and most popular virtual communities,
and as it is focused on knowledge creation and knowledge exchange is it
perfect to contribute to this research.

I can get lots of data and information from the site it self. But in this
context, people are crucial. Crucial for understanding the motivators and
visions which are necessary to have a website as successful as Wikipedia.

I am therefore looking for people who are active on Wikipedia who would find
it interesting to give interviews. These interviews are necessary to
complete this research successfully. Obviously you will be able to express
your own opinion and illustrate Wikipedia as you see it.


If you are interested in helping please reply. Interviews will be either via
email or phone (skype).

Thank you in advance!

Neni Pogarcic