Worldpedia:About
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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This page is maintained by the Worldpedia community. If you have suggestions, please discuss them on the Talk page.