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So... if you don't like Wikipedia say: “I don't like Wikipedia and I won't use it”... you can even say to your friends: '''“Don't be misled. It calls itself an encyclopedia but in fact it's a discussion forum”''', and then leave to them the choice of using or not .... just don't vandalize the darn thing because it's a great idea.... |
So... if you don't like Wikipedia say: “I don't like Wikipedia and I won't use it”... you can even say to your friends: '''“Don't be misled. It calls itself an encyclopedia but in fact it's a discussion forum”''', and then leave to them the choice of using or not .... just don't vandalize the darn thing because it's a great idea.... |
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:Wikipedia is not a discussion site although each page can be discussed - the principles of [[WP:NPOV]] and [[WP:NOR]] along with collaborative development result in an excellent resource, but it should not be used as an exclusive resource. |
:Wikipedia is not a discussion site although each page can be discussed - the principles of [[WP:NPOV]] and [[WP:NOR]] along with collaborative development result in an excellent resource, but it should not be used as an exclusive resource. |
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WARNING: Wikipedia is a website that usually offers valuable information, however the information may not always be valid. Anyone can edit the pages and thus the validity of the information may be sacrificed. |
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WIkepedia points the beginner into the most needed direction. |
WIkepedia points the beginner into the most needed direction. |
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Ok, it is not working.Wikipedia is an encyclopedia written collaboratively by many of its readers. Lots of people are constantly improving Wikipedia, making thousands of changes an hour, all of which are recorded on article histories and recent changes. Inappropriate changes are usually removed quickly.
Awesome website. It can help keep a historical record of all things 21st century!