BLOG: Blog v Wiki

In the case of Blog v Wiki I think blogs are more for opinionated content while Wikis are more factual. Blogs gives more freedom to the user in where they are able to speak their mind. Wikis have some restrictions to them making them which is why the nature of a wiki is to be more factual. In one of the readings a Walmart employee reviewed a movie that they were selling on their blog. It was a one sided critique in which he bashed on the movie being "debacle". Walmart is now known for having their own blog about the items that they keep in store. People who blog are the ones who actually buy the products. This helps them decide which items stays on the shelves and which goes. Wikis however are used to obtain other kinds of information. Mostly up to date facts because multiple people can update the content on a wiki. However, every change made to a wiki is sent to the contributors. Unlike blogs, its not really meant for discussions and opinions.

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