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<h3>About Worldpedia</h3> | |||
'''Worldpedia''' is a free, open, and collaborative multilingual knowledge base that anyone can edit. It aims to provide a global platform where users can access, create, and improve knowledge in multiple languages. | '''Worldpedia''' is a free, open, and collaborative multilingual knowledge base that anyone can edit. It aims to provide a global platform where users can access, create, and improve knowledge in multiple languages. | ||
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== Why is Worldpedia unique? == | == Why is Worldpedia unique? == | ||
'''Worldpedia''' differentiates itself through: | '''Worldpedia''' differentiates itself through: | ||
* | * '''Multilingual Accessibility''' – Articles can be written in various languages. | ||
* | * '''Real-time Editing''' – Continuous updates ensure the latest information. | ||
* | * '''Transparent Revision History''' – All edits are logged and can be tracked. | ||
* | * '''Community Governance''' – Policies and content are shaped by the user community. | ||
== How can you contribute? == | == How can you contribute? == | ||
To help improve Worldpedia, you can: | To help improve Worldpedia, you can: | ||
* | * '''Sign up''' for an account and start editing. | ||
* | * '''Fix typos, improve readability, or add missing references.''' | ||
* | * '''Join discussions''' on article talk pages. | ||
* | * '''Participate in community initiatives''' like article improvement drives. | ||
Before editing, it's recommended to review the [[Worldpedia | Before editing, it's recommended to review the [[Worldpedia|Editing Guidelines]] and [[Worldpedia|Community Standards]]. | ||
== Who owns and manages Worldpedia? == | == Who owns and manages Worldpedia? == | ||
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== How is Worldpedia funded? == | == How is Worldpedia funded? == | ||
Worldpedia is sustained through: | Worldpedia is sustained through: | ||
* | * '''Donations''' – Voluntary contributions help maintain the platform. | ||
* | * '''Volunteer efforts''' – Community members contribute their time and knowledge. | ||
* | * '''Grants and sponsorships''' – Occasionally, organizations support the initiative. | ||
There are no advertisements on Worldpedia. It relies entirely on public contributions to remain operational. | There are no advertisements on Worldpedia. It relies entirely on public contributions to remain operational. | ||
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For details, please visit: | For details, please visit: | ||
* [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use|Terms of Use]] | * [[Worldpedia:Terms of Use|Terms of Use]] | ||
* [[Worldpedia:Privacy | * [[Worldpedia:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]] | ||
== More Information == | == More Information == | ||
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''This page is maintained by the Worldpedia community. If you have suggestions, please discuss them on the [[ | ''This page is maintained by the Worldpedia community. If you have suggestions, please discuss them on the [[Worldpedia:About|Talk page]].'' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:59, 21 March 2025
About Worldpedia
Worldpedia is a free, open, and collaborative multilingual knowledge base that anyone can edit. It aims to provide a global platform where users can access, create, and improve knowledge in multiple languages.
What is Worldpedia?[edit source]
Worldpedia operates as a non-profit, volunteer-driven project, allowing contributors from around the world to edit and expand content. Unlike traditional encyclopedias, Worldpedia is open to contributions from the public, maintaining a constantly evolving knowledge repository.
Worldpedia is powered by MediaWiki, the same open-source software that runs Wikipedia. Its core principles include:
- Free access to knowledge
- Collaborative editing by a diverse community
- Verifiable and neutral content
- Transparency and openness in editing
How does Worldpedia work?[edit source]
Worldpedia is built upon community contributions. Anyone with an internet connection can:
- Edit existing articles to improve accuracy and readability.
- Create new pages on notable topics.
- Add references and citations to ensure information reliability.
- Discuss and debate edits through talk pages.
To maintain quality, the community follows certain editing policies and guidelines. Contributions are reviewed and improved collaboratively.
Why is Worldpedia unique?[edit source]
Worldpedia differentiates itself through:
- Multilingual Accessibility – Articles can be written in various languages.
- Real-time Editing – Continuous updates ensure the latest information.
- Transparent Revision History – All edits are logged and can be tracked.
- Community Governance – Policies and content are shaped by the user community.
How can you contribute?[edit source]
To help improve Worldpedia, you can:
- Sign up for an account and start editing.
- Fix typos, improve readability, or add missing references.
- Join discussions on article talk pages.
- Participate in community initiatives like article improvement drives.
Before editing, it's recommended to review the Editing Guidelines and Community Standards.
Who owns and manages Worldpedia?[edit source]
Worldpedia is community-owned and operated by a decentralized group of volunteers. There is no single owner; instead, the platform is maintained collaboratively.
How is Worldpedia funded?[edit source]
Worldpedia is sustained through:
- Donations – Voluntary contributions help maintain the platform.
- Volunteer efforts – Community members contribute their time and knowledge.
- Grants and sponsorships – Occasionally, organizations support the initiative.
There are no advertisements on Worldpedia. It relies entirely on public contributions to remain operational.
Legal and Licensing[edit source]
All content on Worldpedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This means:
- Anyone can reuse, modify, and distribute content freely.
- Proper attribution must be given.
- Any modifications must be shared under the same license.
For details, please visit:
More Information[edit source]
For further details, check:
This page is maintained by the Worldpedia community. If you have suggestions, please discuss them on the Talk page.