I already have had discussions with several people about the proper use of wikis. Apparently, a wiki does not mean the same thing to different people. This article is a place holder for me to explain what I mean by wiki, especially with regard to a Drupal implementation of a wiki.

Signal to noise ratio

I have already recommended settin up a wiki node type when creating a Drupal site.

Wikis are great to increase the signal over the ambient noise. Wikis are a must for any collaborative work and ought to be used in every communities.

Wikimedia and specialized wiki software vs. Drupal