Patent ID: 7031952

Claim:
A computer implemented method for sharing knowledge comprising the steps of: (a) receiving items of information input into a database; (b) organizing the items of information in the database; (c) collecting ratings and comments associated with each item of information; (d) using data generated by the ratings and comments to allow users to access and sort the items of information according to selected rating criteria in order to find the most reliable and/or valuable information from the database; (e) allowing users to locate and access selected items of information in a graphic display format, wherein the graphic display format provides a side-by-side display of comments supporting or disputing the content submission allowing individuals to make informed decisions and choices of what to believe or what methods to use or accomplish a particular goal wherein the graphic display format provides graphic symbols for representing the aggregate rating scores for each criteria and for representing the level of comment support for the content submission; and (f) tracking and controlling the rating process to prevent a user from voting more than once on a particular item.