Where should our Wiki be?

RonMicjan · 10th May 2007, 01:38

whatever y'all decide, just keep Karl away from it, otherwise it will be a Wiki-rant.

but seriously, isnt that what Rebreather World is now? why make seekers look in multiple places for the data that should be here, in the forums and library. If it aint dead yet, I vote shoot it again.

decoweenie · 10th May 2007, 04:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

A Wiki is a place where people, read anybody, can put information but nobody in their right mind go to look at it because you have no idea how accurate it might be...

In another word, kind like some of the Rebreather World threads going on now ?

koputai · 10th May 2007, 05:59

Wiki's are the major player in dumbing down the accuracy of proper information. They become the 'average' of what the contributors know about a subject, whether they really know anything about it at all or just a little bit.

All a wiki is is essentially a disseminator of hearsay.

Cheers,
Jason.

Abbo · 13th June 2007, 02:30

As the 'Wisdom of Crowds'

Amazon.com: The Wisdom of Crowds: Books: James Surowiecki explains, even gurus are fallible, but crowds are surprisingly smart and, under certain clear conditions, far smarter than the gurus. If a Wiki gets good useage, mistakes should be quickly spotted. The dimensions database is a great example of where it would be useful to have the information in one place: the information is independently verifiable and hard to search for. There are a lot of questions that get asked repeatedly: with time the answers decline in quality and get increasingly testy. A Wiki is designed to refine the answer over time. If it doesn't work it can always be killed later.

**Steve** · 13th June 2007, 02:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai)

Wiki's are the major player in dumbing down the accuracy of proper information. They become the 'average' of what the contributors know about a subject, whether they really know anything about it at all or just a little bit.

All a wiki is is essentially a disseminator of hearsay.

Cheers,
Jason.

I couldn't agree more strongly.

To pinch a bit from wikiality.com (the Portmanteau of wiki and reality)

"The concept of Wikiality derives from the theory of cultural relativity and is grounded on the idea of "truth by consensus" or "popular truth." Taking Wikipedia as a prime example of a site for consensual truth building, we can see how Wikiality works. First, everything on Wikipedia is accepted as true, so we can assume that everything written on Wikipedia is the truth. However, anyone can edit Wikipedia. So theoretically anyone can edit the truth. Thus, if enough people agree with any user's edit, or at least accept the Wikipedia version as true, it becomes the truth. "

So.....
Everything on this website is also the truth.

decoweenie · 13th June 2007, 05:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Everything on this website is also the truth.

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Remember this famous line ? "You can't handle the truth!"

View Poll Results: Where should the Wiki be?
http://www.RebreatherWorld.Com/wiki	30	46.88%
http://wiki.RebreatherWorld.Com	13	20.31%
http://www.RebreatherWiki.Com	6	9.38%
I dont want no stinking Wiki	15	23.44%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

10th May 2007, 01:38	#21 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,101	Re: Where should our Wiki be? whatever y'all decide, just keep Karl away from it, otherwise it will be a Wiki-rant. but seriously, isnt that what Rebreather World is now? why make seekers look in multiple places for the data that should be here, in the forums and library. If it aint dead yet, I vote shoot it again. __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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10th May 2007, 04:41	#22 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Where should our Wiki be? Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) A Wiki is a place where people, read anybody, can put information but nobody in their right mind go to look at it because you have no idea how accurate it might be... In another word, kind like some of the Rebreather World threads going on now ? __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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10th May 2007, 05:59	#23 (permalink)
koputai Subsea Systems Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 333	Re: Where should our Wiki be? Wiki's are the major player in dumbing down the accuracy of proper information. They become the 'average' of what the contributors know about a subject, whether they really know anything about it at all or just a little bit. All a wiki is is essentially a disseminator of hearsay. Cheers, Jason.
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13th June 2007, 02:30	#24 (permalink)
Abbo Nicholas Smith Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tokyo Posts: 449	Re: Where should our Wiki be? As the 'Wisdom of Crowds' Amazon.com: The Wisdom of Crowds: Books: James Surowiecki explains, even gurus are fallible, but crowds are surprisingly smart and, under certain clear conditions, far smarter than the gurus. If a Wiki gets good useage, mistakes should be quickly spotted. The dimensions database is a great example of where it would be useful to have the information in one place: the information is independently verifiable and hard to search for. There are a lot of questions that get asked repeatedly: with time the answers decline in quality and get increasingly testy. A Wiki is designed to refine the answer over time. If it doesn't work it can always be killed later.
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13th June 2007, 02:49	#25 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,115	Re: Where should our Wiki be? Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai) Wiki's are the major player in dumbing down the accuracy of proper information. They become the 'average' of what the contributors know about a subject, whether they really know anything about it at all or just a little bit. All a wiki is is essentially a disseminator of hearsay. Cheers, Jason. I couldn't agree more strongly. To pinch a bit from wikiality.com (the Portmanteau of wiki and reality) "The concept of Wikiality derives from the theory of cultural relativity and is grounded on the idea of "truth by consensus" or "popular truth." Taking Wikipedia as a prime example of a site for consensual truth building, we can see how Wikiality works. First, everything on Wikipedia is accepted as true, so we can assume that everything written on Wikipedia is the truth. However, anyone can edit Wikipedia. So theoretically anyone can edit the truth. Thus, if enough people agree with any user's edit, or at least accept the Wikipedia version as true, it becomes the truth. " So..... Everything on this website is also the truth. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types. Last edited by Steve : 13th June 2007 at 02:56.
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13th June 2007, 05:58	#26 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Where should our Wiki be? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Everything on this website is also the truth. . . Remember this famous line ? "You can't handle the truth!" __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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