W11 blog topic: Discuss Reagle’s chapter 5 - Dong-Joon, Yoo


1. Summary

The subject of this chapter is consensus. Consensus is the preferred method of making decisions at Wikipedia. Wikipedia operates on discussion-driven consensus, and can therefore be regarded as “not a democracy” since a vote might run counter to these ends. Wikipedia is a fascinating example of a historic method of community decision making in a new context. 

2. Interesting Point

However, the consensus covered in this chapter is a topic that is addressed more specifically. The author says that Wikipedia derives consensus through a method of discussion. Democratic means of achieving consensus include discussion and voting. But voting follows a number of outcomes, and discussions share one another's thoughts and opinions in a more progressive direction. Of course, it is difficult for everyone to agree with the result of the agreement. Moreover, people with anonymity in the limited space of the Internet are unlikely to approve. Wikipedia has little trolling thanks to its own rigorous system.

3. Disscussion Point

Wikipedia also includes the meaning of a paper dictionary, but it is included in the discussion area more because it must include contemporary situations or concepts. Is there another way to reach a consensus other than debate and vote? If so, in what way can we reach agreement?

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  1. UnknownMay 19, 2018 at 6:33 AM

    A constructive debate will be an important process. People's opinions are diverse and they are expressed a lot in the course of the debate. I think it is important to have a lot of discussions with people who have different opinions than others.

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