An overview on the history of human mediated search efforts, the current situation, its problems and chances for the future, by Chris Sherman. ODP is named among the examples for social search projects that have been around since the early days of the web.

Chris Sherman presents the various approaches to social search and some of the key players in each area. ODP is mentioned as the original collaborative directory.

Rich Skrenta discusses options for the future development of the project. (December 16, 2006)

Editor in Chief Bob Keating introduces the directory. (October 20, 2006)

Elinor Mills offers an overview on social search projects, including comments from industry experts on the likely impact on search. ODP and Yahoo are named as projects which are at the roots of the development. (August 24, 2006)

Google announces that they´ve added support for the NOODP tag, which allows site owners to request that ODP is not used for generating snippets. (July 13, 2006)

Shimon Sandler interviews the founder of Best of the Web, the oldest directory of the web. Hartnett names both Yahoo and DMOZ as "inarguably the top directories": "Their comprehension, user base, commitment to quality, and age help to set them apart". (April 03, 2006)