Caspian uses Wikipedia to teach you things.

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11-25-2005, 03:50 AM
Caspian

Caspian uses Wikipedia to teach you things.

Tiananmen Square.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiananm...otests_of_1989
11-25-2005, 03:51 AM
Leeza

We all know about Wikipedia, Caspian. What is this thread about and what is its purpose?
11-25-2005, 03:53 AM
Yamaneko

Wikipedia is probably my favorite place on the Internet. When I'm bored at work I read random articles. I say we do away with schools and have kids read Wikipedia six hours a day.

EDIT: It's about how great Wikipedia is!
11-25-2005, 03:57 AM
Leeza

*hails Wikipedia*

I don't have time to read it at work. :cat:
11-25-2005, 03:57 AM
Channing

The lone protester is brave. If I was in operation of the lead tank I'd run over him. ):
11-25-2005, 04:03 AM
Miriel

I spent 2 hours last night reading about Ancient Romans on Wikipedia. Mind you, I only did this because I wanted to see how accurately the TV show Rome portrayed its characters and the events, but it was fascinating.

Also, the fact that Wiki has a page on Sporks makes it the greatest thing ever.
11-25-2005, 04:06 AM
Caspian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeza

We all know about Wikipedia, Caspian. What is this thread about and what is its purpose?

Yes, many of us are aware of its existance, but not a lot of people fully appreciate its power.

I'm going to dig up some interesting things on my own time to educate and inform the people.
11-25-2005, 04:09 AM
rubah

I want to learn about the dot com bubble and its collapse.
11-25-2005, 04:31 AM
Quina

Does it tell the future?
11-25-2005, 04:59 AM
RSL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yamaneko

Wikipedia is probably my favorite place on the Internet. When I'm bored at work I read random articles.

I do much the same (though not at work). I love just reading random articles and clicking around on links in each one to learn more. It's fun.
11-25-2005, 05:00 AM
Channing

This place has a rather... unappealing name but several unusually shocking articles I enjoy reading.

http://www.dailyrotten.com/
11-25-2005, 05:18 AM
eestlinc

I love the sole protester section in Jon Stewart's America: the Book.
11-25-2005, 05:46 AM
ZeZipster

Mr. T

http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Mr_T

Wikipedia is great for music. I honestly had no idea how wrong I was about Crustcore.
11-25-2005, 10:05 AM
boris no no

hahahahaha
Mr T with eye lasers. that would of been so awesome ^^
11-25-2005, 01:54 PM
Cuchulainn

The fact that any twat with a hidden agenda or idiot with a modem can write for it should tell you not to solely rely on it for information. I never use it & never will.
11-25-2005, 02:55 PM
Giga Guess

Protesters are like Shinra....they get in the way....:p
11-25-2005, 02:59 PM
Maxico

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuchulainn

The fact that any twat with a hidden agenda or idiot with a modem can write for it should tell you not to solely rely on it for information. I never use it & never will.

Yes but as there are a pretty sensible group of people who will flag articles that don't meet the pretty high standards.

If an article is dubious or poorly written then most of the time the page will inform you that it has been flagged for whatever reason and will probably be re-written soon.
11-25-2005, 04:04 PM
Rye

I love Wikipedia. It helps a lot with school. :)