[Search-l] "directory" vs. "search engine"

[Aerik Sylvan]

On 6/3/07, Jason Calacanis <jason at calacanis.com> wrote:
>
> I've debated Benkler on this point, and at Wikimania in Boston this
> summer one of the speakers (before or after Benkler) made a point of
> demonstrating that folks involved in open source software projects
> participated because they thought their participation would get them
> some sort of financial return down the road (or something to that
> effect--anyone remember?).


Well, I think you get a mix of folks.  I, for one, participate for several
reasons: the possibility of future financial gain, the possibility of some
degree of fame/glory, and there's also an element of "help change the
world".

[ Note: I'm not saying Wikipedia should move to a paid model, but I
> think if Wikipedia allowed OPT-IN advertising they could hire 10-25
> editors f/t to work from home and administer the system. It would be a
> start. ]
>
> Hmm... I think that would blow up the model.  I doubt the editors are in
it for financial gain - what would be the path?  It's a little easier to
imagine financial gain for developers.  I don't think paying editors is a
bad idea, but I think if you pay some of the editors, it will be a
disincentive for a lot of others would would otherwise volunteer.  "I don't
need to worry about this - they've got John Doe on the payroll, he'll take
care of it."

Aerik
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