Topic: Wikipedia
Wikipedia has faced criticism for its editorial practices, including accusations of censorship and bias against dissenting views. The platform’s actions, such as banning contributors and manipulating content definitions, raise concerns about the integrity of information and the influence of external pressures. These issues highlight the ongoing struggle for free expression and the need for transparency in collaborative knowledge-sharing.
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Wikipedia blacklists Zero Hedge
The discussion to blacklist Zero Hedge started days after NBC News published a controversial article about the outlet.
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NoFap struggles against Wikipedia, accuses editors of bias
It wouldn’t be the first time a group has accused Wikipedia of ideological bias.
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Wikipedia proposes renaming its Spanish flu article to “1918 influenza pandemic”
The proposal comes as many are amplifying claims from Chinese-state media that calling the coronavirus “the Chinese virus” is racist.
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Wikipedia deletes list of scientists who disagree with the consensus on climate change
Should readers be allowed to know it exists?
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Wikipedia article on Star Wars sequel trilogy being “best of the franchise” highlights the problem with Wikipedia
People are tired of Wikipedia being used to portray a narrative rather than just provide fact.
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Wikipedia sparks controversy as it appears to adopt calling ICE detention centers “concentration camps”
Wikipedia is increasingly being reconsidered as a factual unbiased source.
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Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, calls for a Declaration of Digital Independence
Sanger outlines the problems with the modern web.
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Sharyl Attkisson’s problems with Wikipedia show why it’s harder than ever to trust it as a source
Wikipedia has a bias problem.
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The North Face apologizes after manipulating Wikipedia for its own gain
It only came to light when an ad agency bragged about what they had done on YouTube.
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China’s war on Wikipedia now extends to all language
China’s block on Wikipedia continues. All languages are now blocked.
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Threatening Wikipedia edit appeared days before the STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting
The IP address traces back to Littleton, Colorado, the same region as where the shooting took place.
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Ex-Wikipedia editor: How a Wikipedia administrator created false anti-Kavanaugh and Trump stories
We must remember that Wikipedia is a trusted website often used by news sources and search engines to provide “verified”…