I think its a shame that Wikipedia cannot be a trusted source for information. Its hard for me to believe because I have used this site since grade school. I cannot believe that anyone can edit the information themselves. Only recently did I learn that Wikipedia could not be trusted.
The changes that are made to this site could be inadequate or misleading. Grade school students as well as college students relay on many sources for information. It is a shame that the articles found on this site are usually edited by representatives for companies or for politicians to give themselves a better image. Now that I know Wikipedia is bad it makes me wonder about the other resource sites.
Several links to take a look at are:
NPR blog on Wikipedia
NPR article on Wikipedia
Wired Story
It is not true that "the articles found on this site are usually edited by representatives for companies or for politicians to give themselves a better image." It is nonsense, plain and simple. Most of the people who write on Wikipedia are honest enthusiasts who contribute because it's fun. Some know a lot about the topics they write about, others don't know that much, and it shows in the articles. It isn't perfect. Yes, there are politicians and representatives for companies who write about themselves or their companies. But it is not encouraged, and such self-promition is routinely removed when it is discovered.
ReplyDeleteBlue Elf makes a very valid point! All sources are subject to bias and errors. Even I make a mistake now and then. Just be wary of ALL sources, Keep your eyes open and your brain on!
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