Reading6 - 진심이 CHEN XINYI

 

 1. Summary 

"Good Faith Collaboration" is a book by Joseph M. Reagle Jr. The book was published in 2010. It explores the culture and collaboration models of Wikipedia and focuses on integrity and cooperation in the Wikipedia community.The book's core insight is that Wikipedia's success stems from "good-faith collaboration" between contributors, that is, collaboration with integrity and mutual respect. The authors delve into Wikipedia's collaborative processes, community norms and values, and provide some insights on community governance, conflict resolution and collaboration.


2. Interesting point

Through case studies and personal stories, the authors reveal the complexity of tensions, power struggles, and collaborations within the Wikipedia community. He discusses how to balance individual and overall interests, how to deal with editorial conflicts and controversies, and how to maintain integrity and an open environment. The book also deals with the evolution of Wikipedia, its importance in knowledge sharing and an open culture, and how it has become a global knowledge resource. It provides an in-depth analysis of the values and ideas of the Wikipedia community, as well as some reflections on the dilemmas and challenges of the community.

I think this book provides a deep insight into Wikipedia communities and open collaboration. It gives readers a more comprehensive understanding of the difficulties and challenges in the collaboration process, while also highlighting the importance of integrity and cooperation in building an open knowledge sharing platform. Whether you are a Wikipedia contributor or someone interested in open collaboration, this book provides valuable perspectives and insights.


3. Discussion

Do you think Wikipedia's current approach to dealing with editorial conflicts and controversies is correct and effective? And what rules do you think should be set to keep Wikipedia honest and open?

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