Why i still hate wikis
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It seems to me that wikis are designed for people who don’t really care whether their informtion is organized or accessible. People who want to throw stuff out and not worry about what it’s called or what its context is. This is so not how I like dealing with content. I think names matter. I think structured information has value. And I think clear, well-organized documentation is essential.
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