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Hi all</div>
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As Panos and I slowly (very slowly, with help from Peter) make our way through uploading the final jopp issue on TRANSITION I procrastinate by raising the issue of "how come there is no page on the JoPP in Wikipedia?"</div>
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The responses may range from the philosophical (why should there be? is it notable?) to the practical (no reliable sources, buddy). Well as for the first - why not? Since we are wrapping up, we need to preserve the legacy. And as for sources, we now have at
least one rock-solid ref. (that I know of): George Dafermos' chapter on "Prophets and advocates" which deals with the journal's origins and impact. In the HoPP, which is a VERY legitimate source.<br>
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Chapter 7 is available here btw: <a href="http://peerproduction.net/projects/books/the-handbook-of-peer-production/" id="LPlnk914544">
http://peerproduction.net/projects/books/the-handbook-of-peer-production/</a><br>
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As I have a direct stake I don't think I should initiate this but if anyone is interested or wants to help - any Wikipedians in good standing out there? - I'd be happy to provide ideas around content etc.<br>
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Please respond here or offlist if you prefer.</div>
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cheers</div>
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Mathieu<br>
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