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    SciFi Plans Online Encyclopedia

    From Broadcasting and Cable:

    http://www.broadcastingcable.com/art...=Breaking+News

    Sci Fi Plans Online Encyclopedia


    By Anne Becker -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/23/2006 11:47:00 PM

    In an effort to increase online ad revenue, NBC Universal’s Sci Fi Channel this week is launching Scifipedia, a user-generated online encyclopedia of science-fiction facts, definitions and terminology. Located on the SciFi.com homepage, the site will begin with 1,000 starter entries, which fans can add to or change. Hardcore fans of the network’s programs, for example, can elaborate upon episode reviews with minute details.

    “It gives our viewers a place to vent their enthusiasm,” says Craig Engler, senior VP of SciFi.com and Sci Fi magazine. “We have viewers who often know more about our shows than we do.” As part of its upfront negotiations, Sci Fi is pitching Scifipedia to advertisers in movies and gaming, two categories popular on its TV channel.

    The network also recently launched a tech blog and revamped its online magazine


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    #2
    As ideas go, this is one of their best.

    "You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea." - Jack Handy

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      #3
      So.... it's like a Sci-Fi Wikipedia.




      Cool.

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        #4
        It's about time, and yes it is like a Sci-Fi Wiki which should mean that it's good, but don't quote me on that

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          #5
          Good idea, not original, as it is almost a direct copy of Wiki. As long as there's people behind the scenes constantly verifiying any inconsistency in the information added by fans. But hey, any extra source of sci-fi information can only be a good thing.
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            #6
            Originally posted by Missster.Freeman
            As long as there's people behind the scenes constantly verifiying any inconsistency in the information added by fans. But hey, any extra source of sci-fi information can only be a good thing.
            I couldn't have said it any better myself.
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              #7
              And the SciFiPedia is now online at:

              http://scifipedia.scifi.com/index.php/Main_Page

              Morjana

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                #8
                So useful.

                I'm looking forward to seeing them really build this out over the course of the next couple of months.

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