[p2p-research] building a knowledge commons, the p2p way --> feedback from Natalie

[Samuel Rose]

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Michel Bauwens <michelsub2004 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Sam,
>
> I think most people don't realize that crowdsourcing/participation does not
> come naturally, but needs the occasional stimulus,
>
> there are in fact in my mind at least 2 jobs,
>
> that of curation and content management, a half time job, at least
>
> and that of community faciliation, another half time job at least
>
> for serious projects, these are 2 essential fulltime positions ..
>
> Michel
>

Thanks, Michel. My friends doing digital journalism are basically
reporting the similar needs. I've been involved in discussions with,
and in, foundations that fund this type of work, and among people
pursuing "start-ups" based around digital content communities. I think
this is generally the least understood factor.

In fact, it is likely often a reality that third at least part-time
job could well be that of a developer, depending on the technology
that is needed for the community.

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