Ben Vershbow reports on if:book that one of the cofounders of Wikipedia wants to develop a similar project with a more controlled approach. The new approach will make use of editors so that there is greater control of the introduction and modification of content. The “fork” allows individuals to use Wikipedia content in creating a new site. The new site must offer others the same opportunity.
The wiki concept allowing anyone to modify existing content (which can then be changed back by the original authors) has been too idealistic for some. The idea of allowing contrasting approaches to compete for attention is interesting.
Further comment on the alternative approach.
