How much do you trust Wikipedia?
The concept of "collective knowledge" is often lauded as the next step toward truth in online media. But recent scuffles over inaccuracies in Wikipedia entries call into question the reliability of the medium. Some scathing press and ongoing abuses of the site's open format caused Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales to limit the article submission process. But doubts about whether these changes will mean more accurate entries are still circulating. Do you consider Wikipedia a trusted source of factual information? Share your thoughts in our TalkBack section.
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