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Wikipedia Founder Edits Own Bio

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the poor-choices dept.

Carnildo writes "Wired News reports that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has edited his own entry in the online encyclopedia at least 18 times, in violation of Wikipedia's policy on autobiography. Edits included removing phrases describing Larry Sanger as a co-founder of Wikipedia, and changing phrasing describing Bomis.com, another of Wales' sites, as a pornography site."

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  1. The joys of wiki by Gulthek · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It is difficult to write neutrally about oneself. Therefore, it is considered proper on Wikipedia to let others do the writing, unless you are Jimmy Wales. Instead, contribute material or make suggestions on the article's talk page and let independent editors write it into the article itself.

  2. Re:Why is this news? by amightywind · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yeah, it's a little tacky, but as long as he's making corrections and not inserting falsehoods, it's a matter for a gossip column, not tech news.

    I disagree. Don't you think it is hypocritical for the leader of Wikipedia to suggest a code of conduct to others that he is not willing to abide by? His credibility is gone. I hope the bastard gets flayed alive by the criticism. I am glad slashdot has contributed to it.

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    an ill wind that blows no good
  3. Re:you are an ass by Ender+Ryan · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Your strange beliefs about Wikipedia are contrary to reality.

    Try to be objective, instead of reactionary. Take reality into account when forming opinions about things.

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    Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken - Tyler Durden