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The most common perception of Appropedia is as an [[appropriate technology wiki]], and this is true at least to the extent that it is about what is appropriate to the social, ecological and financial context. This also describes permaculture, and so it could just as easily be called a '''permaculture wiki'''. | The most common perception of Appropedia is as an [[appropriate technology wiki]], and this is true at least to the extent that it is about what is appropriate to the social, ecological and financial context. This also describes permaculture, and so it could just as easily be called a '''permaculture wiki'''. | ||
== Many permaculture wikis == | |||
Many efforts have been made to make a permaculture wiki - do an internet search for "permaculture wiki" and you'll see how true this is.<ref>E.g. see [http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/permaculture/2008-January/030143.html this list]</ref> However, [[making a successful wiki is hard]], and most of these wikis are dormant, while a handful have a small amount of activity. This is unfortunate, as each site represents an island, a small isolated community and a fragmented knowledge base. | |||
The only active wiki creating an expanding body of permaculture knowledge and related wisdom is [[Appropedia]]. Its broad focus, with extensive examples of [[appropriate technology]] and [[natural building]], is consistent with the all-encompassing nature of permaculture. | |||
See also [[Green wikis and development wikis]] - a more detailed comparison can be found there. Search the page (ctrl-F in most browsers) for ''permaculture'' and use the sortable table on that page to find the most active wikis, or the wikis with the most pages. Some great efforts have been made; however, isolation is a killer. | |||
== Think globally: A call to collaboration == | == Think globally: A call to collaboration == | ||
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It is also a rare community that has even one obsessive wiki admin/contributor, let alone the half dozen or more that are needed to make a successful wiki. | It is also a rare community that has even one obsessive wiki admin/contributor, let alone the half dozen or more that are needed to make a successful wiki. | ||
''See also [[Wiki synergy]].'' | ''See also [[Wiki synergy]].'' |