It has been a while since I have alighted here. The wiki world isn't improving any. The promising reality of true social networking, openness, sharing and truly free information is something else... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2008-02-26 08:18:22
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There is a wiki myth that to be a part of a wiki, you must be: all giving and no taking oblivious to changes to work you have spent hours of volunteer time improving ready... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-12-19 01:08:19
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Tired of your old games where you can shoot people, decapitate them or drag them through the mud and destroy all sense of humanity? Why not go and spend time on recent changes patrol instead?... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-11-27 09:02:20
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Isn't it ironic how the exacting tolerance, openness and collaborative nature of a wiki results in imbalances that threaten their very existence? In the name of allowing everyone to have a go,... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-11-26 14:52:27
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If you have a successful wiki, watch for Wikipedia creep. It's easy to spot. One day, you have a nice and happy community. Suddenly you have an argumentative, irritable and negative community.... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-11-16 15:17:20
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This isn't about "buying" a wiki, although that can help! This is about the "stamp" of ownership of a wiki. There are several ways this happens: * You own it.... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-16 14:27:40
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Delicate topic this one. First you have to want to do it. Any number of reasons : You hate it It has ruined your life, sucked up your time The leaders of the wiki have it out... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-11 21:53:31
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Ever notice that the greatest whiners on a wiki are the paid workers? No? Well, then, you haven't looked closely enough. It would be funny if it weren't so blatantly selfish and... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-11 21:42:28
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You can never get anything right on a wiki. Do you know why? Simple - because everybody will find fault. Here's how: You edit poorly - grammar, spelling etc. - immediately you are... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-05 19:00:41
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Get your act together Pull thine head out of the sand Notice the volunteers Are ready to disband. Your abusive stance against The few who do the most Has taken too much of a toll... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-04 14:00:53
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Ever dissented on a wiki only to have the highly defensive paid staff ram things down your throat? It sucks. Tactics used by paid staff to stifle volunteer dissent include claiming some... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-04 13:50:28
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Anyone looking for a blog that discusses serious issues should leave right now cos this blog shall be me gushing like a complete fan girl for pages and pages. Current obsessions: - Chaser... Read More
Posted by: fangirl on 2007-10-03 09:21:10
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Sometimes you try to make wiki friends with the best of intentions. At other times you make strategic wiki alliances for one reason or another. Remember this: whatever reason you made wiki... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-01 18:04:59
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Does it really matter which wiki you wiki on? Yes, it does. Some wikis are more "you" than other wikis. Some wikis are less so. Only you will know this. It isn't time to... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-10-01 17:32:53
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This is probably the most enjoyable activity on a wiki.... not. If you foolishly agreed to become an administrator on a wiki because you felt this would better the world, you are in for a... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-09-29 13:59:50
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If you begin a wiki with good faith and great intent, does this keep being your driving ideal? It is possible but improbable if your wiki site takes off and becomes popular, cited and... Read More
Posted by: Titania on 2007-09-29 13:10:47
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Wiki has always been the place to look things up. Whether it's an overview of your favourite movie, or some current events it's been a reliable collection of new information. However, in recent... Read More
Posted by: heizo on 2007-08-19 18:37:43
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