Content Selection Criteria

The Open-site's goal is two-fold: to create the most comprehensive and definitive encyclopedia of the web, and to create a high quality, content rich resource that the general public considers useful and indispensable. In short, editors should select quality content and lots of it.

Consider the relative value of a resource in comparison to others information resources available on your particular topic. Relative value refers not only to the quality of the content, but also to its ability to contribute important, unique information on a topic.

In general, Open-site editors should enter content that represent the following:

• Original, unique and valuable informational content that contributes something unique to the category's subject.
• Contrasting points of view on major issues. The Open-site attempts to cover the full breadth and depth of human knowledge, representing all topics and points of view on those topics.

Editors should consider the following for each site:

• Is the content/information identical to content already present in Open-site? - A new submission should not duplicate content already present inside the project.
• Does the Open-site generally include the type of content you want to add? - The site should not be on the list of sites the Open-site does not generally include .

Remember, no content is guaranteed a listing in Open Site, and we depend on editors to use their own discretion. In short, we ask that editors maintain editorial integrity, keep the Open-site's broader goals and mission in mind, and always employ good common sense.