Editorial

G.E. Gorman (School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand)

Online Information Review

ISSN: 1468-4527

Publication date: 1 June 2005

Abstract

Purpose

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To provide a brief viewpoint on wikis. A wiki is a web site that allows – and encourages – users to share information by freely writing new content, adding to existing content, and editing or commenting on content.

Design/methodology/approach

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An opinion piece based on the author's own experiences.

Findings

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Reflecting the chaotic nature of the web world in which wikis exist, the reality of the situation is that they often do not operate in a positive environment. The author's experience as a wiki participant on several occasions has been far from positive.

Originality/value

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Provides advice to users of wikis: use with caution.

Keywords

Citation

Gorman, G. (2005), "Editorial", Online Information Review, Vol. 29 No. 3, pp. 225-226. https://doi.org/10.1108/14684520510607551

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Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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