It seems this is the week for criticising the Wikipedia. c|net is now saying the Wikipedia is not open-source but a free-for-all. This is just because two people abused the system, and they were somewhat high profile and got a lot of press. This was when someone wrote an article linking someone to JFK’s assassination (see) and Adam Curry modifying the podcasting article to inflate his role in it’s creation (see).
Okay. The Wikipedia is open-source. It is under the GFDL, enough evidence for me. And why should two peoples mistakes be a punishment to everyone. The Wikipedia is managed lots, just look at AfD.
The Wikipedia is about freedom. It’s better than any other encyclopaedia, so give it a break. Thank you.
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