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A fork creates an entire second project, which uses a common set of content as a starting point, but then builds a community and creates its own new, unique content. | A fork creates an entire second project, which uses a common set of content as a starting point, but then builds a community and creates its own new, unique content. | ||
The creation of [[Wikivoyage]] after [[Wikitravel]] was sold to Internet Brands is a fork. Conversely, the various sites which provide | The creation of [[Wikivoyage]] after [[Wikitravel]] was sold to Internet Brands is a fork. Conversely, the various sites which merely provide an archived copy of [[Wikipedia]] content online (such as the "NationMaster Encyclopedia") without originating new content are mirrors. | ||
===On wiki farms=== | ===On wiki farms=== | ||