Wikitorial Shuts Its Doors -- For Now

So, we spoke too soon.  The wikitorial experiment at the LA Times has ended -- temporarily, at least -- after a tough bout with vandals.  We expect an interesting post-mortem, with lessons learned about the implementation of wikis in the media world.   Two quick lessons:  (1) the need to restrict membership (there are acceptable ways to do that) and (2) alternative uses for media wikis.