A7 WIKI

What is a WIKI?

If you go HERE you will find the prime example of what a Wiki is about. Simply put, it is a web-based encyclopaedia that allows anyone to contribute. If you have a particular field of expertise regarding the Austin Seven you can add an entry to the encyclopaedia and share your knowledge with the world.

How do I add an article?

You do it through your web browser. No further software is necessary. You just 'add page' give it a title and start typing. The details of the author of the article are recorded so that their authority on the subject can be noted.

Can articles be edited by others?

Yes. That is the strength of Wikis; they allow others to add further details to individual entries and correct anything that they know is wrong or doubtful. Any changes that are made to articles are recorded and the details of the person who has edited it are recorded.

So doesn't chaos reign?

No. the experience of long established Wikis is that common sense prevails and, in the rare instances that it doesn't the Wiki's moderators can step in an lock an article.

So who are these moderators?

Volunteers who have a breadth of knowledge of the subject and a concern for the aims of the Wiki to be a repository for trustworthy information. Volunteers for this role are welcome

Who or what is 'Wetpaint'?

They are the hosts of our Wiki. We will eventually transfer the Wiki onto our own servers so that we have complete control over it and can get rid of the adverts but this will take time so, in the meantime we are using Wetpaint.

To go to the Austin Seven Wiki click HERE.