What is Citizendium?
Q: What is Citizendium?
A: Citizendium is an English-language wiki-based online encyclopedia launched in 2007.
Q: What is the requirement for people to use Citizendium?
A: People have to use their given names and must request an account to prove they are real in order to use Citizendium.
Q: What kind of license do articles created by Citizendium editors have?
A: Articles created by Citizendium editors are under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Q: What was the special status given to experts when Citizendium started?
A: When Citizendium started, experts were given a special status. They were allowed to "approve" articles and were able to decide who is right when there are conflicts over the content in the encyclopedia.
Q: Is the "experts" policy still in place in Citizendium as of 2020?
A: As of 2020, the former "experts" policy is in limbo, as the membership of the wiki is too small to implement it and because it was deemed not effective. All writers are treated as equal.
Q: How can Citizendium stay active?
A: The only way Citizendium can stay active is if members donate money, or if Citizendium can find a group or organization that can provide funds.
Q: Who are the managing editors of Citizendium in 2022?
A: The managing editors of Citizendium in 2022 are Pat Palmer and John Stephenson.
