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Look up "Network Effects" ... ironically, probably on Wikipedia

• tpxl 4y ago
  What happens when the network of editors moves over to the new Wikipedia? The old one becomes stale and dies.
  • IshKebab 4y ago
    That won't happen because of network effects. Nobody wants to edit a site that nobody else reads.
    • deleted 4y ago
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  • MathMonkeyMan 4y ago
    Networks don't move, individuals do. But individuals tend not to leave a large network for a small one.
    • charcircuit 4y ago
      Networks can connect. Old and new wikipedia can be connected together to share edits.
  • mistrial9 4y ago
    > the network of editors moves over to the new Wikipedia oh please yes
  • return_to_monke 4y ago
    Even if the networks will move over, a lot of links won't. Search engines won't put results from "VeryFreeCompletelyTransparentWiki.com" as a first result/Sidebar, they will put Wikipedia because the large user base can effectively prevent vandalism. Wether that's a good thing or not is up for debate