Wetpaint was founded in 2005 in Seattle. The company is backed by Trinity Ventures and Frazier Technology Ventures.

 

Wetpaint powers websites that tap the power of collaborative thinking. The heart of the Wetpaint advantage is its ability to allow anyone to create and contribute to websites written for and by those who share a passion or interest. To do this, Wetpaint combines the best aspects of wikis, blogs, forums and social networks so anyone can click and type on the web.

The idea to start the website came from a founder’s friend who not that long ago was diagnosed with cancer. After the initial shock wore off, he did what most of us would do: He went online to learn everything he could. 

He found lots of facts, but not the stuff he really wanted to know - like how were other people with this type of cancer coping? How did they deal with the treatments? Who were the best doctors? What were the things you don’t learn at the clinic?

The name comes from that urge all of us have to touch things when we see a “Wet Paint” sign. It’s about being curious, getting involved, and messing around (even if just a little bit) with what’s in front of us. Wetpaint sites are never really done - you can always edit and add to them - that’s what makes it great. The more coats you add, the richer the story.

So if you are up to learn a thing or two about cancer or any other subject, you shoud start by Wetpaint and search for that free wiki.

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