VBPL Learning 2.0 Wiki..Thing 14

After reading the articles I have a better understanding of how useful a wiki can be. I think the article about wikiing with the library made a very good point that by using a wiki to post events in the community and within the library, it will bring in customers that may not use the library at all otherwise. It is also a great way to feel connected to and be part of the community and "keeping up" by reading what others have to say as well as voicing your own oppinion when otherwise you may not be heard. For some people it's much easier to write what they are feeling or thinking rather than say it face to face with other people. I also think that for people who are "shut ins" as long as they have a computer and internet this can be a new life for them to be able to express themselves and be heard. The downside could be as with everything else negative people who's intent is to bring down other people's opinions.