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Ex-Britannica Editor Reviews Wikipedia

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the something-to-think-about dept.

0-9a-f writes "Robert McHenry, one-time Editor in Chief of Encyclopædia Britannica, offers his thoughts on Wikipedia at Tech Central Station. While many Wikipedia zealots might discount his obvious bias outright, his broad argument is difficult to ignore. A million monkeys might eventually write Shakespeare, but how would they recognise it once they had?"

2 of 869 comments (clear)

  1. Re:My Favourite by CountBrass · · Score: 0, Troll
    I study computer science at the university level, by the by.

    Oooh impressive! I see your "study computer science at the university level" and raise you one honours degree and 16 years development experience.

    *grin*

    --
    Bad analogies are like waxing a monkey with a rainbow.
  2. One possibility that occurs to me... by raddan · · Score: 0, Troll
    One possibility that occurs to me is this: The combination of prolificacy and inattention to accuracy that characterizes this process is highly suggestive of the modern pedagogic technique known as "journaling."

    One possibility that occurs to me is this: you are a pompous ass. Oh, excuse me, in Wikipedia-speak that would be fucking asshole.

    Ok, I'm done now.