[Campaigns-l] Campaigns Wikia abuse' concerns?

[Joe Mahoney]

Greetings, A quick thought...


Introducing the CampaignWikia, Jimmy Wales wrote:

"I am launching today a new Wikia website aimed at being a central 
meeting ground for people on all sides of the political spectrum who 
think that it is time for politics to become more participatory, and 
more intelligent."


That is a noble thought, but are there concerns that "political 
operatives," staff, volunteers or just very enthusiastic supporters 
that don't grasp the wiki philosophy, would become embroiled in 
change wars over pages? Could this lead to a high number of pages 
being protected.

Just pulling a random page (by clicking the random page link!)

http://campaigns.wikia.com/wiki/Pete_Ashdown

In this very brief page, are there not points that could be "edited 
mercilessly" by Mr. Ashdown's opponent's supporters.

How can this be discouraged or prevented? Or more positively, how can 
constructive and useful editing be encouraged in what I am assuming 
will be a very contentious arena.

Maybe I'm missing the bigger picture. Have I misunderstood the intent 
of this wiki?

Joe
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