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[http://www.citizendium.org/about.html The ''Citizendium''] ([http://www.citizendium.org/cit.mp3 sit-ih-ZEN-dee-um]), a "citizens' compendium of everything," is an experimental new wiki project. The project, started by a founder of Wikipedia, aims to improve on ''that'' model by adding "gentle expert oversight" ''and'' requiring contributors to use their real names. | [http://www.citizendium.org/about.html The ''Citizendium''] ([http://www.citizendium.org/cit.mp3 sit-ih-ZEN-dee-um]), a "citizens' compendium of everything," is an experimental new wiki project. The project, started by a founder of Wikipedia, aims to improve on ''that'' model by adding "gentle expert oversight" ''and'' requiring contributors to use their real names. | ||
'''For notices to people working on this wiki, see [[CZ:Notice Board|the notice board]]'''. | |||
As of March 25, 2007, we were working on '''[[:Category:CZ Live|over 1,100 articles]].''' | As of March 25, 2007, we were working on '''[[:Category:CZ Live|over 1,100 articles]].''' | ||
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* For readers: [http://www.citizendium.org/about.html About the ''Citizendium''] | * For readers: [http://www.citizendium.org/about.html About the ''Citizendium''] | ||
* For contributors: [[ | * For contributors: [[CZ:How_to_get_started_with_the_Citizendium_pilot|How to get started as an author]] | ||
* For Wikipedians: [[CZ:Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians|Introduction to CZ for Wikipedians]] | |||
* [http://www.citizendium.org/whyczwillsucceed.html Why the Citizendium Will (Probably) Succeed] | * [http://www.citizendium.org/whyczwillsucceed.html Why the Citizendium Will (Probably) Succeed] | ||
* [http://www.citizendium.org/release_003.html Press release: March 27, 2007] | * [http://www.citizendium.org/release_003.html Press release: March 27, 2007] |
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The Citizendium (sit-ih-ZEN-dee-um), a "citizens' compendium of everything," is an experimental new wiki project. The project, started by a founder of Wikipedia, aims to improve on that model by adding "gentle expert oversight" and requiring contributors to use their real names. For notices to people working on this wiki, see the notice board. As of March 25, 2007, we were working on over 1,100 articles. One of our projects these days is The Big Cleanup. It's a good way to get acquainted with our work and help out. | ||||||||||||||||
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The Citizendium is like a lively bazaar, with authors and expert editors doing vigorous trade in words. Editors do not give top-down orders; they offer the occasional word of direction or advice, and can approve articles in their areas of expertise. Constables, whose main job is to get new folks on board, also ensure everything runs smoothly. These are all volunteers, contributing their time, energy, and professional expertise in support of a shared vision. |