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Why is it not possible to get WikiAnswers to answer in an encyclopedic format?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
It is impossible for WikiAnswers to be in an encyclopedic format because WikiAnswers was created on the fact that no one wanted to find out information through encyclopedias, but rather just want a straight, and short, answer to their question. Answers.com is in the encyclopedic formati, while WikiAnswers has the human, short side of the answer.
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∙ 14y ago
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Is WikiAnswers an encyclopedic website?
No, WikiAnswers is a Q&A website.
What is the meaning of the ex-slogan of WikiAnswers - 'Q and A the wiki way'?
The ex-slogan of WikiAnswers refers to a way of doing things. "Q and A the wiki way" basically means asking and answering questions using the wiki format - where anyone can edit anything. Basically, instead of looking through an encyclopedic site, where 99% of the information you either can't find - or don't need to know - you can look on WikiAnswers, where a straightforward answer is given to a straightforward question.
When was Encyclopedic Dictionary of Astronomy created?
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Astronomy was created in 2003.
What is a sentence for the word format?
Some WikiAnswers users like to format already existing answers to questions on the website.
Why is everything wiki?
Everything is in wiki format because the goal of WikiAnswers was for anyone to edit anything, and the only format that allowed for that was the Wiki website format.
Is it possible to boil cheese?
Have you tried asking wikianswers? NO I have not tried wikianswers?
Is Wikipedia similar to WikiAnswers?
Yes, Wikipedia is similar to WikiAnswers in the fact that there are users who can edit anything, and that they both use the Wiki format.
What video format does wikianswers use?
Wiki Answers is not a video sharing site.
Why did they call it WikiAnswers?
Because it uses the WIKI format where any one can answer and ask questions.
Why is the WikiAnswers format different all of a sudden?
It was changed to improve the look and loading time.
What is the difference between WikiAnswers and Wikipedia?
WikiAnswers and WikipediaWikipedia uses an encyclopedia format, with longer, more inclusive articles. WikiAnswers uses a Q&A format, with shorter, more precise answers. Ownership:WikiAnswers is owned by Answers.com. Wikipedia is owned by the Wikipedia Foundation. Answers.com is a for-profit organization whereas Wikipedia Foundation is not-for-profit.
What is the origin of WikiAnswers?
WikiAnswers used to be FAQFarm, a Q&A site owned by Chris Whitten. Chris sold FAQFarm to the Answers Corp., and they renamed it WikiAnswers (for the wiki format of Answers.com, where anyone can edit a question and answer).
