*shrug* It is a vast resource of peer edited information which is usable in 99% of cases. Why ya haten'
Because if this kind of edit can go through without even a nod toward fact checking, then all kinds of "little" errors go through on those "99% of cases" you seem to think are valid.
It's not that Wikipedia blows, but people blow. Same concept as guns don't kill people, people kill people! When are people going to stop blaming materialistic objects for someones fail...? People can't take responsibility if they don't know they failed.
As a scientist wiki is an amazing source of easy to find and parse review articles on all sorts of stuff. Just need to check the [citations].
Guys... you do realize this is me being momentarily enraged by some fucker making my life marginally harder, right? I'm well aware that a single vandalized article isn't enough evidence to condemn Wikipedia. Case in point, I use it as a general reference anyway regardless of the chance of factual inconsistency. Conservapedia? Lol.
Yes... It's a shame that no one got the pamphlet on contraception to his parents in time... Sadly society thinks carrying noobs is for the greater good, but rather the greater fail. When natural evolution is disrupted, it can have disastrous effects on the environment. Remember when you see two nubs with that sparkle in their eyes to educate them, and show them they have other option plans available that are best for everyone...
Also as a less trolly post. You can always look at the old version of pages as they are saved progressively.
Wikipedia is not a citable reference on any work at the university I go to... in fact if you get caught using it at all, it's an automatic fail on the paper. Colleges in this area consider it to be like the scum of the internet for some reason. I actually go there allot for non-school related info. <- not very useful information but I thought I would share PS Another thing to share: on my final exam for Comparative religions of the world last month I did not study at all but instead I kept a tab open for each of the religions being tested on and just checked them for any info needed and ended up with an "A" on the test. Maybe that's why colleges don't like it, detracting from their overpriced books and boring teachers?
Wikipedia isn't a citable reference because it is a summary of information put forward by a collection of people that isn't checked. Therefor is invalid in any scientific or higher educated paper BUT you can use the citation as links to the information which then can be reference. It is a great resource for any age; just need to use it correctly.
Ya... It's a very useful tool, but shouldn't be used in a University. I've learned so much shit about the world off Wikipedia, and apply that knowledge to noobs on the regular!