Ekşi Sözlük
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Ekşi Sözlük (Turkish pronunciation: [ecˈʃi sœzˈlyc], lit. 'sour dictionary', stylized as ekşi sözlük) is a collaborative hypertext dictionary in Turkish based on the concept of Web sites built up on user contribution.[2] However, Ekşi Sözlük is not a dictionary in the strict sense; users are not required to write correct information. It is currently one of the largest online communities in Turkey with over 400,000 registered users.[3][obsolete source] The number of writers is about 110,000.[citation needed] As an online public sphere, Ekşi Sözlük is not only utilized by thousands for information sharing on various topics ranging from scientific subjects to everyday life issues, but also used as a virtual socio-political community to communicate disputed political contents and to share personal views.[4]
Type of site | Online dictionary, social networking service |
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Available in | Turkish |
Owner | Ekşi Teknoloji ve Bilişim A.Ş.[1] |
Founder(s) | Sedat Kapanoğlu (known as "ssg" in the website) |
URL | eksisozluk |
Commercial | Website and Mobile App |
Registration | Required for posting and voting, not required for viewing |
Launched | 15 February 1999 |
Current status | Active |