Commons-based peer production
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Commons-based peer production is a means of distribution for goods and services. The idea concerns work that is done for little or no personal profit, subverting or working outside of a primarily capitalist market economy. Following previous societal concepts such as the Encyclopedia during the Enlightenment, leaders in the commons-based peer production movement seek to improve the general knowledge of society. Contributors to commons-based peer production systems are typically interested in improving the resource for personal use and mutual aid.
[edit] Examples
- Wikis, such as Wikipedia, Wikia, and wikiHow.
- Online Community websites such as Craigslist.org.
- Key contributors to commons-based peer production services and programs often do so out of interest, aligning by passion. Craigslist makes profit of fees required when posting paid job ads listed in 9 major US cities, but provides its creator Craig Newmark the opportunity to work in a forum that pays dividends in appreciation by a wide userbase.
- Linux, an open source computer operating system.
- Slashdot, an online news and announcement website.
[edit] External Links
- Craigslist.org Craigslist
- Wikipedia.com Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
