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Debating "Deletionism" At Wikipedia
Ian Lamont writes "In a strange turn of events, the Wikipedia entry for Deletionpedia — an online archive of deleted Wikipedia articles — is now being considered for deletion. The entry for Deletionpedia was created shortly after the publication of an Industry Standard article and a discussion on Slashdot this week. Almost immediately, it was nominated for deletion, which has sparked a running debate about the importance of the Wikipedia entry, Deletionpedia, and the sources that reference it. For the time being, you can read the current version of the Deletionpedia entry, while the Wikipedia editors carry on the debate."
And since when did anyone actually think that this wouldn't happen?
I mean, C'mon. At some point in time, wikipedia would become nothing more than a high school popularity contest, as EVERYTHING does, due to the human element.
Deleting ANYTHING from wikipedia is stupid. If something is PROVEN to be inaccurate, then that's another story.
Besides, I don't HONESTLY know of anywhere that I can quote wikipedia and be taken seriously. Encyclopedia Brittanica, et al, don't have that problem.
Somewhat like the entire OSS / Corporate software arguments. It's a great idea, but honestly, it will take literally YEARS of human development for it to actually take effect. Much to the detriment of people, but still...
--Toll_Free