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Examples of deliberately fragmented communities include the original [[:Category:Wikitravel|Wikitravel]] and the subsequent [[:Category:Wikivoyage|Wikivoyage]]; the former was originally an independent community, and the latter ended up joining the [[:Category:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]].  For an example of the converse, see [[Enciclopedia Libre Universal en Español]], which was spun off from [[Español Wikipedia]].
Examples of deliberately fragmented communities include the original [[:Category:Wikitravel|Wikitravel]] and the subsequent [[:Category:Wikivoyage|Wikivoyage]]; the former was originally an independent community, and the latter ended up joining the [[:Category:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]].  For an example of the converse, see [[Enciclopedia Libre Universal en Español]], which was spun off from [[Español Wikipedia]].


Alternately, [[MeatballWiki]] was created as a space for talking about [[WikiWikiWed|Ward's Wiki]] (the ''original'' wiki) and the larger [[wiki]] movement in general.  Years later, [[WikiIndex]] was founded with a similar motivations: one being discussing and fostering community amongst various wikis.  The two communities aren't in direct competition but have some overlapping scope and have developed distinct approaches.
Alternately, [[MeatballWiki]] was created as a space for talking about [[WikiWikiWeb|Ward's Wiki]] (the ''original'' wiki) and the larger [[wiki]] movement in general.  Years later, [[WikiIndex]] was founded with a similar motivations: one being discussing and fostering community amongst various wikis.  The two communities aren't in direct competition but have some overlapping scope and have developed distinct approaches.


See also [[federated wiki (concept)]].
See also [[federated wiki (concept)]].