Journal:Wikipedia as accurate as Britannica!

Discussion in 'Computers & Technology Forum' started by nate, Dec 16, 2005.

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Here's the full story:http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/internet/12/15/wikipedia.ap/index.html
That's cool to know because I read a lot on Wikipedia.

nate, Dec 16, 2005

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I saw this just this week:

http://news.baou.com/main.php?action=recent&rid=20675

mcdirector, Dec 16, 2005

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Yea it's unfortunate some see that site as a way to propagate thier views.

nate, Dec 17, 2005

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But ... be careful to read the disclaimers. Some Wikipedia entries are good, some are shamelessly polemic (and wrong). Always check the references.

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