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Directed Experiments

If you look at the diagram in [knowledge_object_id:4], collaborative frameworks such as Wikipedia and Open Source Programming are categorized in Directed Experiments.  The door to participation in Wikipedia or Open Source Programming is undoubtedly ‘Open’ (the content is open for anyone to access and contribute to) but contributions without value (faulty programs or inaccurate articles) are quickly removed.  Since only valuable contributions which fit the agenda of the framework (e.g. create a bug-free program, create an accurate encyclopedia) are welcomed, these platforms have more of an ‘Even’ participation framework rather than ‘Open’.  In terms of ‘generating content’, these frameworks are more designed to facilitate collaboration between contributors capable of producing a certain amount of value (e.g. capable of writing computer programs, capable of writing accurate, well-cited articles) and the frameworks usually have a single, directed agenda (e.g. to create a fast browser, to create an accurate encyclopedia) which makes it easier to assign value to the contributions. So in summary, collaborative frameworks of Directed Experiments are:

1. Even Participation, more than Open Participation : contributions which add value and fit the purpose of the organization survive and thrive: it follows a Meritocratic system.

2. Directed: collaborative efforts are usually directed toward a single agenda.

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