Watch Your Wiki

Wikipedia, which on the surface is a great idea, has begun to cause some real issues for Internet research. Looks like something may have to change.

So, watch your Wiki - know what I'm sayin'?

Comments

[sprite]

ha,
I always keep a good watch on mine and you? LOL

[Captain Joe]

Wiki is a lefty site with all the urban legends started by the DUmmies.

[*flo*]

Wiki is a good source of info, I like it, just hope it doesn't take the PJM effect. "Controlled"

[jadensmokes]

That's a shame, I like and use the site often.

[mustymark]

I would never use or cite Wikipedia in any article or paper that I wrote. It is often not accurate and VERY often biased. When anyone can write and or edit something into an entry, the "definitions" can change from day to day. Also, the biased wikiwars are damming and played out publicly. I had an opportunty to get involved with an organization that I felt was doing an excellent public service, however when I did an Internet search I came across a Wikiwar between this group and another who did NOT appreciate their service. When I questioned the head of the organization about their participation in the WIKIWAR I got a very unsatisfactory answer. Thus I withdrew my support for the organization. Wikiwars are very public and extremely unflattering to all parties. Not to mention the fact that they call into doubt the veracity of any of the information within.

I'd never use Wikipedia as a source and would discourage any researcher from doing so.

[*flo*]

It is often not accurate and VERY often biased
Not to mention the fact that they call into doubt the veracity of any of the information within.

Posted by: mustymark | Dec 6, 2005 12:22:10 PM

Wikipedia is definitely far from any "Little Golden Book" grab ass fable...for most part any info I've read on wikipedia, its true to core AP/MSM reporting, and sited from other resources.

for more information:
The project began on January 15, 2001 as a complement to the expert-written Nupedia, and is now operated by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Wikipedia has steadily risen in popularity,[1] and has spawned several sister projects, such as Wiktionary, Wikibooks, and Wikinews.
Articles in the Wikipedia are regularly cited by the mass media and academia, who generally praise it for its free distribution, editing, and diverse range of coverage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia