Interview with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales about his new Wikitribune news venture

The video discusses the potential of well-organized online communities to produce quality content, contrasting this with the challenges faced by citizen journalists who lack resources and access. It explores how collaboration between journalists and communities can optimize costs and improve storytelling. The video also addresses the issue of misinformation in popular Wikipedia articles and the need for content protection during traffic spikes. It highlights the flag revision system used in the German Wikipedia as a successful model for ensuring content reliability.

What is a key factor that allows online communities to produce quality content?

• Professional training of members

• Access to exclusive information

• Well-organized structure and values

• High number of participants

What is a major challenge faced by citizen journalists?

• Too much free time

• Lack of interest in news

• Inability to access key figures for interviews

• Excessive funding

How can community involvement help journalism financially?

• By eliminating the need for professional journalists

• By reducing overhead costs

• By increasing advertisement revenue

• By providing free content

What happens to Wikipedia entries when they experience a sudden spike in traffic?

• They are deleted

• They are rewritten

• They are semi-protected

• They are ignored

What is 'flag revision' in the context of Wikipedia?

• A method to delete incorrect entries

• A tool to translate articles into different languages

• A system where edits are reviewed before going live

• A way to highlight popular articles