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In the case of [[:Category:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], there are many {{tag|user}}s who only read the wiki encyclopedia, but do not participate in creating or amending content. In [[closed wiki]] sites, readers may be required to be [[editor]]s. In a [[:Category:ByInvitation|restricted editing]] wiki site, such as [[Scholarpedia]], it is assumed that there will be many more readers than editors, but all are considered users. | In the case of [[:Category:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]], there are many {{tag|user}}s who only read the wiki encyclopedia, but do not participate in creating or amending content. In [[closed wiki]] sites, readers may be required to be [[editor]]s. In a [[:Category:ByInvitation|restricted editing]] wiki site, such as [[Scholarpedia]], it is assumed that there will be many more readers than editors, but all are considered users. | ||
In the case of all [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]-powered wiki sites, 'users' are classed as a specific {{tag|user group}}, typically being the entry-level, but fundamental core group of {{tag|Wiki | In the case of all [[:Category:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]-powered wiki sites, 'users' are classed as a specific {{tag|user group}}, typically being the entry-level, but fundamental core group of {{tag|Wiki people|people}} who create the content on the [[WhatIsWiki|wiki]]. | ||
The term 'user' is a technical term for people who built the [[:Category:Internet|internet]] or other [[:Category:Software|software]], but some folks believe it is not a good nor friendly term for outfacing public. [http://markdilley.com/Participants Participant], or almost any other term for a person is preferred. | The term 'user' is a technical term for people who built the [[:Category:Internet|internet]] or other [[:Category:Software|software]], but some folks believe it is not a good nor friendly term for outfacing public. [http://markdilley.com/Participants Participant], or almost any other term for a person is preferred. | ||
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[[Category:Wiki | [[Category:Wiki people| ]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
[[Category:Wiki concept]] | [[Category:Wiki concept]] | ||