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Wikipedia Blocks Suspicious Edits From DoJ

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the watching-the-watchers dept.

kylehase writes "The release of Wikiscanner last year brought much attention to white-washing of controversial pages on the community-generated encyclopedia. Apparently Wikipedia is very serious in fighting such behavior as they've temporarily blocked the US Department of Justice from editing pages for suspicious edits."

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  1. It's about time... by Erie+Ed · · Score: 5, Funny

    Someone stands up to them. Now I think if the RIAA ever comes after me I will overrule them...I guess what I'm trying to say is I for one welcome our Self overruling overlords.

  2. Should the DOJ and Gov't Edit Wikipedia? by iamhigh · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Should the government have the right to even be on Wikipedia making edits? Isn't that similar to them controling any other media outlet?

    Or does the 'openness' of wiki mean that the government is justified in making changes to whatever articles they want?

    I personally don't want them even touching it, or influencing any media outlet.

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