Everything2 facts for kids
Screenshot of Everything2.com
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Type of site
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General writers site |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Everything2 Media LLC |
| Founder(s) | Nathan Oostendorp |
| Website | everything2.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Required for write access |
| Launched | March 1998 (as Everything1) |
| Current status | Active |
Everything2, often called E2, is a special website where people can write about almost anything! It's like a huge online notebook where users create pages and share their knowledge or even their daily thoughts. Some people use it like a diary.
On E2, the main topics are called nodes. Inside each node, users add their own writings, which are called writeups. Only users who are logged in can create new writeups. Once a writeup is made, only its creator or special website administrators (called "gods") can change it. This is different from Wikipedia, where many people can edit the same page.
Another cool thing about Everything2 is that it doesn't require a neutral point of view. This means different people can write about the same topic from their own perspective. So, you might find several different writeups under the same node title, each by a different author, sharing different ideas or opinions.
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History of Everything2
Everything2 started from an older website called Everything, or "Everything1" (E1). It was created in March 1998 by Nathan Oostendorp. The new Everything2 software had many more features. All the information from Everything1 was moved to E2 twice, first in November 1999 and again in January 2000.
For a while, Everything2 was hosted by the University of Michigan. Later, in February 2007, its computer servers moved to Michigan State University.
Everything2 was owned by a company called Blockstackers Intergalactic. It doesn't make a profit. The site is now owned by Everything2 Media LLC, led by a long-time user named Jay Bonci since 2012.
When E1 first started, writeups were very short, only 512 bytes. As E2 grew, the quality of writing improved. Many older, shorter articles were removed. Today, many writers on E2 create articles that are like encyclopedias, similar to Wikipedia. Some users even write for both E2 and Wikipedia!
Besides encyclopedia-style articles, people also write stories, poems, or daily journals called "daylogs." Because E2 doesn't require a neutral point of view, writers can share their personal thoughts and feelings.
How People Behave on E2
Like many online communities, Everything2 has its own ways of working and rules for how people should act. There isn't a long list of written rules for behavior. However, users are expected to be respectful. Things like being mean or spreading hate are not allowed, just like on most websites.
If someone acts badly or insults others, their account might be blocked. Sometimes, a user might even ask for their own account to be locked. This stops them from logging in. This happens for many reasons, just like accounts can be locked for bad behavior.
How Everything2 Works (Software)
Everything2 runs on a special computer program called the Everything Engine, or ecore. This program is free to use and is built using a computer language called Perl. All the information on E2, like the nodes and writeups, is stored in a MySQL database.
What the Media Says About E2
Everything2 has been mentioned in the news! In 2001, The New York Times newspaper said E2 was a good example of new websites where people work together to create content. A newspaper in Japan, The Japan Times, called E2 "amazing" because of how big and deep its content was. They even compared it to a game like SimCity, but for knowledge!
In 2003, Guardian Unlimited listed E2 as one of the best online encyclopedias where people work together. Everything2 was also nominated for a Webby Award in 2004 for its great technical achievements.
Images for kids
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Founder Nathan Oostendorp in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Everything2 para niños
