Introduction

Wikipedia is the new age, free encyclopedia where anyone with Internet access can openly edit or update its content at anytime from anywhere. Such freedom of a user generated content website presents audiences with large amounts of raw information that has not been subjected to alternations forced by authorities. However, this openness also exposes the web encyclopedia to vandalism and publishing inaccurate information. This essay aims to demonstrate and problematize the potential of collaborative peer production through the “Taiwan independence” entry on Wikipedia.