Citizendium facts for kids
Citizendium is an online encyclopedia that started in 2007. It was created by Larry Sanger, who also helped start Wikipedia. The name "Citizendium" means "a collection of knowledge from citizens."
Citizendium is like a giant online book where many people can write and edit articles. It's different from some other wikis because it has special rules to make sure the information is correct and reliable.
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What is Citizendium?
Citizendium is an encyclopedia found on the internet. It uses a "wiki" system, which means many people can work together to write and improve articles. It's written in English and aims to be a trusted source of information.
How is Citizendium Different?
Citizendium has some unique rules that make it stand out:
- Real Names: Everyone who writes or edits on Citizendium must use their real name. This helps people be more responsible for what they write.
- Account Request: You can't just start editing. You need to ask for an account and prove who you are. This helps keep the community safe and serious.
- Expert Approval: Some people on Citizendium are recognized as "experts" in certain topics. These experts have a special role. They can "approve" articles, which means they check them for accuracy and quality. If there's a disagreement about what an article should say, the experts help decide what's right.
Sharing the Knowledge
The articles on Citizendium are shared under a special agreement called a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. This means that people are allowed to use and share the articles freely, as long as they give credit to Citizendium.
Keeping Citizendium Running
Running a website like Citizendium costs money. The computers (called "servers") that host the website need to be paid for. To keep Citizendium active, it relies on donations from its members. It also looks for groups or organizations that can help provide money to support its work.
As of October 2013, Citizendium had about 16,500 articles. A smaller number of these, around 149, had been officially "approved" by experts.
Images for kids
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Larry Sanger, the person who started Citizendium
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A look at articles in December 2007
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How many articles Citizendium had over time until late 2014
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How fast new articles were being made until late 2014
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The main page of Citizendium in 2010
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The number of people editing each month until late 2014
See also
In Spanish: Citizendium para niños
