What's a Wiki???

[Tipid93]

:confused: :scratch:

[hungrytiger]

A wiki is "a type of website that allows users to easily add and edit content and is especially suited for collaborative writing." See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki .

[woman.at.the.well]

:confused: :scratch:

I'm 45 and had to ask the same question so don't feel alone there. I looked up the definition on the internet and got almost the exact same meaning from www.dictionary.com (http://www.dictionary.com)

[Theresasjourney]

A wiki is "a type of website that allows users to easily add and edit content and is especially suited for collaborative writing." See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki .
And the point for here would be?? Just courious~

[BrokenMystery]

yeah I had the same Q in mind

[Theresasjourney]

lol~~its sounds wikki~~sticky and wacky~~lol~~just plain weird~~but I suppose it makes sense to someone!

[rhinorick]

I wanted to know the same thing. That is why I came to this thread. :-P

Thanks for the definition links. :)

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I Can In Christ!!

[icbeckyc]

I am a new memeber and thought I was the only one that didn't know what wiki was. I am still not 100% sure I do, so I guess I will have to look around and figure this out.

[Christian_Babe234]

:P I am afraid i am a blonde.
I have NO CLUE to what a wiki is.
:help: I am usualy good at figuring things like that out, but I am just not doing such a hot job today

[Theresasjourney]

Not only that but when I have tried to read the threads to learn what wiki is and all the resources~~they are too small for me to read.

[Endotek06]

I'm just glad I'm not the only one who didn't know what "wiki" is.

I thought it might be one of those Star Wars characters!:D

[KCDAD]

Not only that but when I have tried to read the threads to learn what wiki is and all the resources~~they are too small for me to read.
This is the funniest thing I have read it awhile. Thanks. I am constantly looking for my glasses to read caleandars or my watch or (damn their hides) the phone book... with phone books I need my glasses AND a magnifying glass.

[LALaurie]

Glad to see this I have been curious too.

[Quantum_Man]

So I understand what a wiki is, but of what use is it here? And what does the number signify on some people's posts? Ex: Wiki :10

[Menuet]

can anyone join into the wiki part of this forum and after what amount of time being a regular newbie can someone add to wiki?:confused:

[~SoLongSelf~]

This is the funniest thing I have read it awhile. Thanks. I am constantly looking for my glasses to read caleandars or my watch or (damn their hides) the phone book... with phone books I need my glasses AND a magnifying glass.


^_^ ^_^ ^_^

Hey ya'll, you aint alone, I have no clue what Wiki is and I have read a little and still don't know. I feel like a complete:doh: idiot..

[trinitygrace]

For a clear definition of a Wiki, go to: http://www.wikiweb.com/intro1.shtml

I didn't know what one was either. I think I'm going to learn and start posting on Wiki, once I figure out what it is!

[icbeckyc]

My youngest learned the hard way what a wiki is. She was working on a project at school and her group got stuff off wikipedia and the teacher wasn't happy with the report and some of the answers. They told her where she got their info and was told some was not correct and some wasn't what she really wanted. So they maybe helpful, but you can't guarantee the accuracy and research.

[Yody]

I never knew wat it was(and I still dont know)


I always thought it was some tipe of cult or new form of christianity

[rtennant]

I thought it was a place in Hawaii..

[homeschooling_Momma]

well, Im brand new today, and theres SO much I still dont know...LOL...well, why should this site be any different than real life?? I am confused more than I care to admit on certain things...LOL

[christian78]

No offence but you gotta say,cult,place in Hawaii that's funny.:)Sorry just had to say that.

[daughterofzion]

What's A Wiki?
A wiki is a collaboration tool - a web site where the pages can be changed and INSTANTLY published using only a web browser (no programming required). Pages are automatically created and linked to each other.

Collaborate using modifiable web pages
Automatic web page linking and creation
Changes are INSTANTLY publishedhttp://www.wikiweb.com/intro1.shtml

[daughterofzion]

Okay now the question is, why would anyone want to be apart of this wiki thing? ^_^ I dont get it!

I thought it sounded like some voodoo thing! ahaha:D

[cab]

:P I am afraid i am a blonde.
I have NO CLUE to what a wiki is.
:help: I am usualy good at figuring things like that out, but I am just not doing such a hot job today
I am a male blond, what is a wiki

[Menuet]

you know what? i've asked and asked,they try and get it through my thick skull but i can't understand it so i gave up trying to read the wiki world posts. besides,it's like a country club..:D I am a male blond, what is a wiki

[july8]

i do not know what a weekii is !!!!!!

[lily00]

It sounds to me that a wiki is something that publishes your work!!!! :) Wicked idea I got!!!! :)

[lilymarie]

Perhaps a wiki is like a combined blog effort, whereas a real blog is really susposed to mean a written work by just one person?

Anyhow, glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't know exactly what a "wiki" is yet.

I thought it was a special club.

:blush:

[Primrose]

I keep seeing this as the answer, What's A Wiki?
A wiki is a collaboration tool - a web site where the pages can be changed and INSTANTLY published using only a web browser (no programming required). Pages are automatically created and linked to each other.
Collaborate using modifiable web pages
Automatic web page linking and creation
Changes are INSTANTLY publishedMaybe I'm dense, but that helps me none in relation to CF.:confused:

[Daniels]

Thank you Jesus.

[nathans1987]

from what i can see a wiki is like a forum(like christian forums) but used for an educational purpose eg. to show history of man on the moon or how to make a cake etc. but you cant reply to them.

i came to this to find out what a wiki was too the name isnt very good sounds like a slang of wicked.

[ChrisCountryGirl]

There's a Wikipedia online. It's a cool website

[GabrielWithoutWings]

So I understand what a wiki is, but of what use is it here? And what does the number signify on some people's posts? Ex: Wiki :10

A wiki is basically an encyclopedia article that can be edited by anyone authorized to change it.

That way, you can start with a very small amount of information, and the more people read, the more can be added to it.

Ever seen an old encyclopedia article that had outdated information on it, and you thought, "I could just go in and fix it if they'd let me?" Well, that's what a wiki is. Of course, be always sure to provide links to your sources.

For example, there could be a wiki called The Jesus Prayer, and when clicked, it would read:

Jesus, mercy.

Good? Then, someone came along and said, "Well, I can add to that." Afterwards, it looked like:

Lord Jesus, have mercy on me.

Then, someone else came and said, "I can do better than that." The result being:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.

Is that helpful?

Kyrie Eleison,

Gabriel

[GabrielWithoutWings]

I'm just glad I'm not the only one who didn't know what "wiki" is.

I thought it might be one of those Star Wars characters!:D

Oh, and by the way.

Chewbacca is a wookie. (http://freespace.virgin.net/john.coppinger/Wookie%2001%20copy.JPG)

Not a wiki.

;)

[If Not For Grace]

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7987/vicql5.png (http://imageshack.us)
Sounds like something they do on "The Shield" "The Clubhouse"

The question no one seems to be able to answer is how does this format fit/benefit CF members?

[birdofthunder]

I think I finally got it! :doh: Though, I don't know if I could explain it to anyone else. Yes, I can see a use for it, but understanding it first is required, I think?? And being dense myself, it took a bit!! :scratch: Though it does seem to be also something one needs to use as well to hlep the understanding...

[brownbunny]

so how does that fit into CF? like, why do some people have WIKI symbols along with thier age etc?

[GabrielWithoutWings]

so how does that fit into CF? like, why do some people have WIKI symbols along with thier age etc?

Because I've actually edited a wiki. You get that from being a wiki member and modifying the entries.

[DNCM]

Sounds like something they do on "The Shield" "The Clubhouse"

The question no one seems to be able to answer is how does this format fit/benefit CF members?

so how does that fit into CF? like, why do some people have WIKI symbols along with thier age etc?


The WIKI symbol means you are on the WIKI team


Now if someone made a post in the CF WIKI to explain the book of Genesis.and any other member read it and saw it was errorus and was missing the section explaining the relation to satan and a snake... the member can edit the WIKI and add that information in completing the lesson...Now say someone reads it to learn the book they have a full breakdown...

[marshgreencohen]

don't know this stuff either

[HephzibahBenJudah]

Not only that but when I have tried to read the threads to learn what wiki is and all the resources~~they are too small for me to read.
Had to wear my bifocals. *blush*

[HolyGuardianAngels]

:confused: :scratch:


One very interesting point;
a WIKI is supposed to be an ARTICLE
of information,
which the author wishes to SHARE
w/ Others on-line . . .

Yet, Various ones find it necessary to
EDIT your WIKI and have it
express what THEY want said, rather
than the Original authors' INTENT . . .

One simple Example, could be the term
Deuterocanonical
vs
Apocrypha . . .

If the article uses the word
Apocrypha, it is SLANTED towards the Protestant

If the article uses the word
Deuterocanonical, it is based on the TRUTHS of Catholicism . . .

IF someone of your OWN FAITH
harshly EDITS your work, for fear of offending
Various parties, Well, you can see where Im going with this . . .


There was a SONG w/ LYRICS in my day which
went: " Express yourself ":thumbsup: . . .




Personally, I try to keep my GOAL in MIND:
HEAVEN on EARTH . . .







:angel:

[GNews4BadTimes]

Hijacked this from Wilkipedia:
"
What is a Wiki/Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is an encyclopedia collaboratively written by many of its readers. It uses a special type of website, called a wiki, that makes collaboration easy. Lots of people are constantly improving Wikipedia, making thousands of changes an hour, all of which are recorded on article histories and recent changes. Inappropriate changes are usually removed quickly, and repeat offenders can be blocked from editing.

Don't be afraid to edit—anyone can edit almost any page, and we encourage you to be bold! Find something that can be improved, whether content, grammar or formatting, and make it better.


Make your first edit right now:


You can't break Wikipedia. Anything can be fixed or improved later. So go ahead, edit an article and help make Wikipedia the best information source on the Internet!":cool: :clap: :amen:

[malckiah]

Wiki wiki??? What is a wiki? and how much wiki could a wiki wik if a wicki could wik a wiki? or....what is a wiki? come to think of it....can a wiki wik at all? i have confused myself. So what is a wiki and what is the point of a wiki? Why should someone wiki? Can a person wiki? :scratch:

[Godsgirl481]

I think in editing something in the page...you have to post your source? Cause I may think I know more on a subject but might be wrong...which makes the entire document very incomplete and not correct.

[chloe8982]

ok i have read this thread and some of the wiki threads and i think i get it now.thanks for this thread, because i was totally confused.

[Songbird4HIM]

I was wondering the same thing about what wiki was Yody. Now that I know it means wikipedia, I can now sigh a relief, lol.

[erdnuss]

I was wondering if wiki was related to wikipedia...now I know! That's craziness, posting something and someone else being able to change it on you?

[Debi1967]

Sounds like something they do on "The Shield" "The Clubhouse"

The question no one seems to be able to answer is how does this format fit/benefit CF members?
I am going to Easter dinner when I come back I will explain what wiki is on CF and how it is beneficial.

RaggedRobin
Wiki Editrix

[Danelle]

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[4Everloved]

I'm glad wiki doesn't have anything to do with Wicca. I'm a worry-wart by nature, and I was worried about that!

Okay, so now I sorta know what a wiki is. I think so anyway. Perhaps I'll learn by and by.

[4Everloved]

Hi Danelle, are you okay? I saw your posts and you seem a little down or upset. If there is anything I can do to help, just let me know. I'm a good listener and ppl say I'm not judgemental.

Love in Christ,
Jan (4Everloved)

[Debi1967]

first of all Danielle please do not spam the thread anymore like that.

The wiki section itself was meant to be an informative tool. It was meant to get knowledge out there in an enyclopeadic fashion and our main focus is the non Christian membership.

if you have some personal issues then please feel free to use my PM box, I can see if I can help.

Wiki Editrix

[apex444]

wiki is godly !!

[apex444]

personal issues with wiki !! no way !! i just love it

[apex444]

:)

[Karen1959]

Hi,
I have a yahoo 360 blog.........could that be a wiki?

Karen

[Debi1967]

Hi,
I have a yahoo 360 blog.........could that be a wiki?

Karen
youm would have to explain to me what exactly a "360" blog is and what you are putting into your blog IE what type of information. Is it personal or is it encyclopeadic in fashion and meant to teach others.

[ladyjay787]

OK... so now I know what a wiki is and what it's doing on CF. I still don't want to go there!

[Debi1967]

OK... so now I know what a wiki is and what it's doing on CF. I still don't want to go there!
If there is no debating allowed, which there isn't and it is just post entries meant to inform about certain subjects of the Christian Faiths then why would you avoid information? Especially if we do not allow bias.....

[IrishRN]

Okay.. I think I got it... please correct me if I'm wrong. Its a Christian encyclopedia? That way wiki will be written through Christians for non christians understanding?
Thanks

[humblet]

Hi,
I have a yahoo 360 blog.........could that be a wiki?

Karen
Hi Karen...I have a 360 blog, too, and no, it can't be a wiki. You are the only one who can post and edit your posts in the 360 blog, whereas in a wiki (as I'm understanding it) other members can edit what you've written. Hope that helps :)

[Debi1967]

Okay.. I think I got it... please correct me if I'm wrong. Its a Christian encyclopedia? That way wiki will be written through Christians for non christians understanding?
Thanks
Yes you are correct. Debate is not allowed in the wiki section of the board.

RR
Wiki Editrix

[Alidar Jarok]

:confused: :scratch:

A wiki is an evil, evil being that should be killed on sight. :)

[Lindon Tinuviel]

Wikis are much like footnotes... if you ever see one, step on its head and kill it before it can breed.

[MoNiCa4316]

I'm sorry if this question has been asked before....but on our posts, it says 'wiki' beside rep., blessings, etc. What does the number mean?
thanks :)

[birdofthunder]

If ya posted in a Wiki now, it gets added to what you've done, like there's a counter for your posts, there's now one for the Wiki.

[Ishida]

I have two, but I don't think i've ever posted in a wiki..

[MoNiCa4316]

If ya posted in a Wiki now, it gets added to what you've done, like there's a counter for your posts, there's now one for the Wiki.


ooh..oki, thanks :) I don't recall ever posting in a wiki :confused:

[birdofthunder]

lol I think this one counts, as I haven't either, and finally figured out that posting in here counted! Unless, of course, a mod corrects me? :)

[Debi1967]

This does not count towards your wiki count. What does count towards your wiki count is actually working in wikis that are all over the board right now for every congregation and all the site rules and guidelines. As well as Cf Wikipedia Team postings.

Debi1967
Wiki Editrix

[birdofthunder]

ah, ok, got confused then! :) i do that often!

[alphacheese]

So I just sat down and finally learned what a wiki was. I now know what it is, and what it is doing on CF. What I don't know is if we have a wiki, why don't we have a call in drive through pizza delivery service? And why do I have a wiki when I didn't even know what it was and never posted in one.

Personally I think I'm gonna continue smashing their little heads every time I can catch one before they scurry under the fridge.

[birdofthunder]

Smashing them might help! lol Many of us have wanted the wiki dead, but they won't go away! lol I think I'm up for posting in 'em, but not I'll ever get that right either! :)

[Debi1967]

So I just sat down and finally learned what a wiki was. I now know what it is, and what it is doing on CF. What I don't know is if we have a wiki, why don't we have a call in drive through pizza delivery service? And why do I have a wiki when I didn't even know what it was and never posted in one.

Personally I think I'm gonna continue smashing their little heads every time I can catch one before they scurry under the fridge.

Smashing them might help! lol Many of us have wanted the wiki dead, but they won't go away! lol I think I'm up for posting in 'em, but not I'll ever get that right either! :)

Now why would you guys want to make my job harder than it already is huh huh :D

[Nobella]

So I understand what a wiki is, but of what use is it here? And what does the number signify on some people's posts? Ex: Wiki :10

When I post it says Wiki 26 , ^_^ and I have no clue as to what that means or what I have done to get it there.:confused:

I will have to read back in this thread and then maybe I can find out.:thumbsup:

[birdofthunder]

Now why would you guys want to make my job harder than it already is huh huh :D
What? I promise I don't want to do that! :) I'm just having a bit of a hard time getting myself orienated to even use the wiki, let alone comfortable doing anything with 'em! :)

[CalaLily]

okay I've read this whole thread...and I still don't know what a wiki is and what it's used for, even though I have one!

:D

[Debi1967]

Ok we are going back to the old system of ONLY having the wikipedia section which is found beneath theology and take only information on Christian subjects which is meant to be encyclopedic and instructive to the rest of the board.

[mrbrownie0jesusrocks]

Well anyway yah...........

[Debi1967]

Well anyway yah...........
Oh I forgot to sign that post properly :P

s/CF Wiki Big Kahuna