The Ancient Files: Wiki Poll, AncientWiki (?) Options

[Ancient History]

The Ancient Files, as they stand, are languishing from neglect. Due to recent developments (4th edition, ED splitting, etc.) and less free time on my own part, I am now sorely behind (4 gamebooks and three novels). Further, my lack of technical skills have left the site rather bare, and in places difficult to use.

One possible suggestion forwarded to me, and one which I think has the greatest possible merit, is to translate the website into a Wiki format, similar to the Sixth World Wiki. While I have been self-aggrandizing and self-promoting in my management of the Ancient Files, the truth is they are only as useful as they are thanks to the many corrections, comments, and advice given by those who have visited the site and given me feedback on it.

I have always intended the website as a resource for fans of Shadowrun and Earthdawn. Not to belittle the attempts of others, but a large part of that was keeping the site current. I have no desire for it to become another languishing dinosaur, abandoned and left 'til it becomes worthless.

With the good, however, I will also note the bad. As the caretaker for the Ancient Files, I could act as a filter for all the comments regarding the site, a necessity when you consider the massive amounts of material you have to be aware of for many of the files. As a Wiki, it would fall to you, the fans, to be aware of your own limitations with regards to the material, and keep a sharp eye out for the errors of others. In other words, with greater freedom comes the responsibility to police yourself and correct the mistakes of others.

I look forward to your response and debate,
Ancient History