W14: Wikipedia: Did you know / MINJEONG LEE


1. Summary

Wikipedia's "Did you know (DYK)" is a section on the main page that introduces less publicized content among newly created documents. It operates to provide users with access to a wide range of topics and facts and the driving force for re-generating other information. Four criteria must be met for the article to be posted on DYK. The article should be new and long enough. A reliable source must be supported. The article should be newly written within seven days. More than 1,500 characters are needed. Finally, it must be written within the Wikipedia policy.


2. Interesting point

Looking at the history of DYK, DYK first appeared in 2004 for users' needs. This gives users access to the latest trends and new information. Also, I think the advertising effect will be great because it can be seen on the main page.


3. Discussion

Was there any case of abusing DYK? I think it's been used well so far because the selection criteria are tricky. However, on other platform sites in Korea, people pay expensive advertising fees to expose their photos or writings to the main page.


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