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|WpIntro=Some have called Wikipedia a 'cult'<ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/06/a_model_wikipedian/page2.html</ref>, especially the self-justifying inner circle, which is perhaps unsurprising, since they have dictatorial powers over Wikipedia. Their decision that [[MSM|commercially controlled media]] is a 'reputable source' effectively hands back Wikipedia's independence to those who control big media.
 
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Some have called Wikipedia a 'cult'[1], especially the self-justifying inner circle, which is perhaps unsurprising, since they have dictatorial powers over Wikipedia. Their decision that commercially controlled media is a 'reputable source' effectively hands back Wikipedia's independence to those who control big media.


Related Wikispooks Pages

WikiSpooks:Editorial Policy WikiSpooks:Editorial Policy - - Includes a critique of the Wikipedia 'Neutral point of view' definition and policy
Wikipedia's Hasbara Wikipedia's Hasbara - - Israeli Hasbara influence and activities on Wikipedia

External Links

  • ISGP's problem with Wikipedia - - One single admin able to wipe ISGP from dozens of Wiki pages July 1, 2009
  • Wikipedia Watch - Site dedicated to monitoring Wikipedia biases and pecadilloes
  • The Wikipedia Review - Discussion forum about Wikipedia outside the formal control of the Wikipedia Foundation
  • Wiki-Watch - Tools for monitoring Wikipedia page edits and content reliability
  • Wiki Trust - A MediaWiki plug in for algorithmic monitoring of Wikipedia content accuracy.