Open figure viewer
Purpose
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
An opinion piece based on the author's own experiences.
Findings
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
Provides advice to users of wikis: use with caution.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2005
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