User blog comment:Cristina7/Introducing Discussions, a New Platform For Engaging Your Community/@comment-954127-20160908172303/@comment-20644-20160909013607

"Wikia is really about being a wiki provider that stores fan written information about a given topic."

The core of Wikia is fan knowledge on wikis, but it's not the only part of Wikia. We also have Fandom news and stories, and Discussions adds a larger conversational element to the site as well. It all ties together to create a broader fan experience. The wiki is still at the center of that, but it's no longer the only thing that Wikia has to offer.