On Mon, 22 May 2006 12:47:07 -0400, Robin S. wrote:

"Ignoramus18798" wrote in message
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Wikipedia is an extremely useful resource. Dave is right about
that. On the other hand, it would be against their nature to publish
extremely specialized articles, like how to select argon pressure and
CFM for welding or how to measure thread pitch, etc. And that, I
think, would be a real benefit of metalworking wiki.

I think we share the same vision. I think the wiki should be very
specilized, like a textbook or guide to specific metalworking techniques.

Yes, like a FAQ, but with more text, hierarchy, pictures etc.

Plus, I think, it could host pages with members' project descriptions,
e.g. "how I made my homemade CNC router table from hospital gurneys",
etc, with pictures uploaded and all Wiki bells and whistles.

Ultimately I think that usenet just isn't all that great for
archiving content in an easy to find way. People end up endlessly
explaining the differences between various import machinery
manufacturers and products, how to get into CNC at home, speeds and
feeds, etc. I know from personal experience that after years of
repeating yourself, you eventually just don't contribute any more.

Also true.


Also, we could refer to wikipedia articles from the metalworking wiki,
so that we do not need to rewrite the great stuff that is maintained
there.

True. It's a good start for people who are very new to metalworking.


I own algebra.com and have a decicated server to host algebra.com
anyway, so hosting one more virtual domain is very easy for
me. (algebra.com is a little algebra tutor community where free tutors
help students for free).

You are a virtual philanthropist, Iggy. Giving your time and money to those
in need is a noble endeavour. I think everyone here donates a lot of time to
helping others get into this craft as well. This is exactly why wiki would
be so powerful.

Perhaps it would be a good start to host on your algebra server. At least to
get the ball rolling and see how things move. The metalworking.com name
would be more appropriate aesthetically, and would tie things in more
neatly, but I'd be more concerned with ultimately getting content online.

Yes, that can always be changed, the main thing is to put in enough
safeguards to protect the community nature of this project.

i