Monday, September 28, 2009

Wikipedia

Wow, I was shocked to find out the truth or should I say "not so true" facts about Wikipedia. I had no idea that Wikipedia could be altered by someone not associated with the website. I really thought that it was like any other textbook encyclopedia. I have even used it's information in many of my own papers for school. I had no idea that I could be using false and misleading information. I have always loved Wikipedia because I have thought of it as the truth at my fingertips. I guess I didn't realize how unsafe it is to use it. I think that the only way that this could be changed is if they revamp the system to be changed and updated by specialist within their company. They should be the only one's able to alter the information on the website. This is the only way that the information obtained could be trusted as truth.

1 comment:

  1. I use it often. Just keep your brain on and your eyes open! All sources of information are subject to bias and to being wrong. Even I have been known to make a mistake or two!

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