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Wikipedia Wars -- Lake Express Ferry

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the go-jump-in-the-lake dept.

vhfer writes "Wikipedia Warfare has become the latest tool in the battle between rival lake transport systems. The Lake Express Ferry, which links Milwaukee and Michigan, bypasses Chicago traffic. The competing SS Badger runs from Manitowoc, an hour North of Milwaukee, to Ludington, Michigan. The article in the Milwaukee Journal details efforts by SS Badger supporters to highlight some of the delays and problems experienced by the Lake Express, in an apparent effort to divert some traffic to the Badger. Numerous edits to the article added links to news articles critical of the Lake Express, and some derided presidential candidate John Kerry's 2004 ride and the political value of it. The operators of the SS Badger deny responsibility for all the postings, and also say they aren't Internet savvy enough to alter a Wikipedia article."

6 of 176 comments (clear)

  1. I don't think Lake Transport Systems should worry by w33t · · Score: 5, Funny

    After all, it seems that Wikipedia readers are more interested in much different topics anyhow.

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  2. This article wouldn't be complete ... by GillBates0 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    ...without a link to the Lamest Edit Wars in Wikipedia.

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  3. Anime? by LukeyJunk · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is it just me, or does the headline sound like the title of a bad Anime?

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  4. Re:What a defense! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You confuse "intelligent" with "computer savvy."

    A ferry operator has a different skillset than you. They might not even be interested in learning how to use Wikipedia.

  5. Gah! Link! by LincolnQ · · Score: 5, Informative

    I hate how Slashdot rarely links to the ACTUAL THING THE ARTICLE IS ABOUT. Lake Express

  6. Different Experiences by PeterChenoweth · · Score: 5, Informative
    I have taken the SS Badger several times. My sister took the Lake Express earlier this summer.

    They are very different ships for different purposes. The Lake Express is newer, faster, and more prone to breakdowns and postponed trips due to the higher speed. The SS Badger is older, slower, and more reliable due to it being an 'old fashioned' coal-burning boat that chugs slowly across the lake. The Lake Express is pretty much assigned seating, enclosed from the elements, with very limited space outside on deck. The SS Badger is completely open seating and you can spend the entire trip outside enjoying the views, the rain, and the coal soot.

    If you want to minimize your time spent on the water and travel in a new, state-of-the-art, fast boat, take the Lake Express. If you want to prolong the experience and enjoy being out on the lake, take the SS Badger.

    The two companies can compete all the want, but I think they have two different customer bases.