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A good overview of why Wikipedia is not as flat as it seems and why that's an important factor in its success.
Why Wikipedia Works
Seeded on Tue May 2, 2006 7:33 PM EDT
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"Power serves as a reward for Administrators and as a simple safeguard against the tyranny of the majority."
I wonder how true this is. Reading discussions at Wikipedia itself seems to support this...though the discussions themselves are editable and ultimately controlled by said the Administrators.
Regardless of personal stance on this issue, having edited and kept up with particular posts on Wikipedia myself makes me believe it is not "flat" as well. The system there functions quite well, though this may not immediately be apparent.
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