Blogs as we know it are created by one user to board-cast information about a specific topics (usually one of interest they they have) so in this case they can sometimes be one sided on opinions and information given. Most blogs that I am familiar with usually are about current events or topics that are currently taking place. For example I know a few friends that blog on music, fashion, school or of course the current presidential elections. They can be informative if the reader is looking for opinions or a centralized area where public knowledge is gathered for one subject.
In the New York Times article "Brooklyn Blogs help lead to a Drug Raid" by Michael Wilson, it tells us our a group of neighbors rallied together to help the police with investigating and locating illegal drug uses in their neighborhood. This is a good example of how a blog is usually about a specific topic and gives information about a particular idea or opinion.
Wikis are usually a place to find great information about almost everything. They are usually created by an educated individual. Although this is not always the case, it usually stands true. In addition, Wikis usually give references to information that is given or supplied by an individual. The biggest advantage of a Wiki is more than one user can add or supply information. This can have both a negative and positive affect for its content. It can either give additional information to supplement the original creator or it can in come cases contradict information previously stated.
Wikipedia is now a big source of information for many people. It combines many wikis and places it in a centralized area for easier access for users. The article "Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales on making the most of company wikis" by Gardiner Morse- the first opening statement "Wikis harness the wisdom of crowds, serving as virtual commons where participants can wrestle over ideas and information until something approaching consensus"; can concur with my above statement, but this does not discredit their use and how helpful they can be.
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