networksdisagree

Networksdisagree is a collaborative, open‑access online reference that documents disagreements and methodological debates within network science and related fields. It aims to provide neutral summaries of disputes, track their development over time, and connect readers with the primary sources that underpin each position.

Content and structure: each topic page includes a concise overview, a breakdown of the main viewpoints, key publications and datasets, and a timeline of developments. Entries emphasize evidence rather than rhetoric, and they note when a dispute remains active versus when consensus has emerged.

Governance and participation: the resource is maintained by a community of volunteers with a neutral-point-of-view policy and editorial guidelines designed to minimize bias. Revisions are documented through version histories, with discussions conducted on associated talk pages.

Topics and impact: common areas include debates over community detection methods, the role of null models, inference of causality from networks, interpretation of centrality measures, and reproducibility of network experiments. The site is used by researchers, students, and educators to understand contrasting interpretations and to locate primary sources.

Reception and limitations: as a nascent project, it faces challenges in completeness, sourcing, and neutrality, and invites transparent citation and ongoing contributions.

See also: Network science; Scholarly communication; Scientific controversy.