Week4 Wikipedia Edit- YU JIE 여결

 

Summary:

Wikipedia faces challenges in pursuing openness and transparency, including legal, management, and social structures, and needs to find a balance between freedom and control. As rules and procedures continue to increase, it has impacted the open discussion atmosphere in the community. Wikipedia's experience shows that complete openness can lead to chaos, while excessive management limits creativity, thus requiring a delicate balance between transparency, fairness, and inclusivity.


Interesting points:

Wikipedia faces a series of complex issues in maintaining openness and transparency. How to comply with legal requirements while maintaining openness becomes a challenge when facing legal challenges. To address potential legal risks, Wikipedia established an office intervention mechanism, which, while quick to respond, could also be misused by some individuals and undermine community trust. As the community has grown, complex rules have emerged, affecting flexibility. Especially when it comes to balancing fairness, transparency, and freedom of speech, Wikipedia continually faces challenges.


Discussion:

How does Wikipedia protect individual privacy and prevent abuse while maintaining openness and transparency?

Comments

  1. ljhwaMarch 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM

    Wikipedia strictly limits the disclosure of personal information unless the content is specifically about a public figure or notable individual. This includes details such as real names or specific physical descriptions. While these rules may sometimes make it difficult to verify the authenticity of certain information, Wikipedia is unlikely to change them. This is because its primary goal is to protect privacy and ensure that the encyclopedia is used responsibly for the benefit of all users.

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  2. CHEN SIWENMarch 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM

    Wikipedia ensures the protection of personal privacy while maintaining openness and transparency on the platform by offering anonymous editing, strictly reviewing personal information, effectively managing user behavior, and keeping transparent edit histories. These measures help Wikipedia balance the free flow of information with preventing misuse and safeguarding user privacy.

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