Gatekeeping | Vibepedia

Gatekeeping refers to the practice of controlling access to a particular group, community, or field of knowledge, often by setting arbitrary standards or requirements. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in online communities, where individuals may feel a sense of ownership or authority over a particular topic or space. Gatekeeping can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the context and motivations of those involved. As noted by experts like Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, gatekeeping can be a major obstacle to online collaboration and knowledge-sharing.