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==Dovepedia==
==Dovepedia==
Thank you for your concerns and I would like to explain why Dovepedia stands out from Wikipedia as well as its special role in the wiki world.
I appreciate your concerns and would love to clarify how Dovepedia is distinct from Wikipedia and why it offers a unique contribution to the wiki ecosystem.


Dovepedia stands apart from traditional encyclopedias by advancing the principles of simplicity and inclusivity while prioritising mobile-first design. Dovepedia avoids the complexity and policy-focused nature that characterises Wikipedia.
Dovepedia is not just a general-purpose encyclopedia—it’s a movement towards simplicity, inclusivity, and mobile-first design. Unlike Wikipedia, which is increasingly complex and heavy on policy and formatting, Dovepedia:
* Dovepedia reaches general audiences and English learners through its straightforward writing style which matches the reading level of ''The Guardian'' or ''The Times''.
* Targets general readers and non-native English speakers by writing in clear, plain English, similar to the reading level of The Guardian or The Times.
* The platform offers mobile-friendly readability and easy-to-navigate formatting which makes it perfect for handheld browsing.  
* Focuses on mobile readability and user-friendly formatting, making it ideal for handheld browsing. Many wiki sites aren't truly mobile-optimised—Dovepedia is.
* Many wiki sites aren't truly mobile-optimised—Dovepedia is.
* Prioritises original human writing—no AI content, no Wikidata dependencies, no excessive templates.
* Dovepedia focuses exclusively on human-generated content while avoiding AI-produced text and dependencies on Wikidata along with template overuse.
* Welcomes niche topics that would be rejected on Wikipedia. Hobby articles, local interest pages, lesser-known creatives and businesses all have a place here.
* Our platform accepts niche topics that Wikipedia typically rejects.
* Operates under a radically open philosophy, with fewer gatekeeping policies and a friendlier editor environment for hobbyists and casual contributors.
* Hobby articles along with local interest pages and lesser-known creatives and businesses find their home on this platform.
* Rather than competing with Wikipedia, Dovepedia complements it by restoring the original wiki spirit—fast, human-readable, and personal.
* The platform follows a radically open philosophy by implementing minimal gatekeeping policies and creating a welcoming editor environment for hobbyists and informal contributors.
* Our aim is to build a curated yet open space where the joy of writing and reading comes first—not bureaucracy, deletionism, or over-engineering.
* Dovepedia serves as a complement to Wikipedia by bringing back the initial wiki principles of speed, personal readability, and authenticity.
* We aim to create a curated open environment where the enjoyment of writing and reading has priority over bureaucracy, deletionism, or over-engineering.


I am willing to adjust the Dovepedia listing to align with this ethos if you approve. Let me know what you'd suggest!
If you’re open to it, I’d be happy to revise the Dovepedia listing to better reflect this ethos. Let me know what you'd suggest!


Warm wishes,
Warm wishes,
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