Veebiliste

Veebiliste is a term used in some Estonian-language online communities to describe individuals who curate and maintain web-based directories and thematic lists. The word is formed from veeb, meaning web in Estonian, and liste, the plural form of list, reflecting a focus on structured collections of links rather than on generic content creation.

Practices associated with veebiliste typically include compiling long-term, human-curated lists of websites, organizing them by topic, and documenting inclusion criteria and update schedules. Proponents view veebiliste directories as a counterweight to algorithm-driven recommendations, aiming for transparency, stable linking, and verifiability. Many veebiliste operate on personal or collaborative platforms, often under open licenses that permit re-use and community contributions.

Challenges for veebiliste communities include link rot, selection bias, and sustainability, since manual curation requires ongoing maintenance. Debates exist about authority, privacy, and the balance between inclusivity and quality control. While not a dominant movement, veebiliste-style directories have appeared in digital heritage projects, education resources, and hobbyist web directories.

See also: digital curation, web directory, internet archive, open data.