W4.1 March 25 (Mon)—MU QING

  1. Summary

This article discusses in detail the multiple challenges faced by Wikipedia as an open content community and proposes corresponding solutions. First, the importance of transparency and integrity in building trust and cohesion was emphasized. By recording proposals, discussions, and decisions, Wikipedia demonstrates its transparency and provides participants with access to community protocols and culture. Secondly, the article talks about the importance of non-discrimination, pointing out that Wikipedia welcomes newcomers and adopts an inclusive attitude towards various contributors. In addition, the article also discusses the relationship between openness and rule making, community interaction, bureaucracy, etc., and deeply explores the impact of the formulation and changes of internal policies in the Wikipedia community on the community. At the same time, specific measures against damaging behaviors, such as robot rollback damage, page protection, etc., were also mentioned, as well as discussions and adjustments to these measures. Finally, the article points to Wikipedia's struggle between dealing with outside world influences and its own principles, as well as the challenge of balancing values such as transparency, integrity, and non-discrimination. Taken together, these paragraphs provide insight into the various challenges faced by Wikipedia as an open content community and present detailed observations and solutions to these challenges.



2. Interesting projects


One of the interesting parts was the discussion about policies within the Wikipedia community. The article mentions that the increase in policies within the community may lead to an increase in the ratio of policy citations to editorial discussions, as well as controversy over expedited deletion policies. This reflects how an open content community balances editorial freedom and content quality in the face of growing size and complexity. Another interesting aspect is the discussion about the boundary between openness and closure. The article cites a case about gender issues and introduces the creation and controversy of the WikiChix list. This case highlights how the Wikipedia community responds to external and internal challenges while striving to remain open to ensure equality and inclusion. Taken as a whole, these discussions provide a fascinating insight into the workings of an open content community, revealing its complexities and dynamics.


3. Question


How do you measure the success of the Wikipedia community in balancing values such as transparency, integrity, and non-discrimination? Are there any challenges or difficulties?

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