[Taxacom] taxon wikipedia type resources

[Chris Lyal]

Hi Roger,
Do the Edit scratchpads meet your criteria? (http://scratchpads.eu/node) 
 
To quote, " Scratchpad users include societies, journals, scientists, students and amateurs. Any group with an interest in natural history is eligible for a site and you do not have to have an academic affiliation, or any professional qualification. All you need is a little time, some information you would like to share, and a little experience using the web. You don't need to even be a member of a group, although the best sites are usually those developed by a community who make regular contributions."  Most of the sites are taxonomic based, although there are some that are not focussed on taxa.
 
Cheers,
Chris
 
 
 
 
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From: taxacom-bounces at mailman.nhm.ku.edu on behalf of Roger Hyam
Sent: Mon 28/07/2008 19:39
To: taxacom at mailman.nhm.ku.edu
Subject: [Taxacom] taxon wikipedia type resources




I was wondering if anyone could help me find some examples of taxonomy 
web sites that will accept contributions from general users in the 
style of wikipedia/wikispecies. To qualify they must allow anyone to 
register and contribute. Contributions must appear live, as part of 
the data without going through an editorial process. Sites that only 
allow users to comment or upload their own data don't really count. I 
am looking for collaborative works. The sites could cover any kind of 
taxonomic related information - not just actual taxa

I am wondering why I don't come across such site in my work.

Many thanks for your thoughts,

Roger




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