When I was in the Navy I ran into that “If it’s digital it’s true” mentality with the junior officers. Something about an analog dial (and the accompanying whirring of synchros) inspired an appropriate sense of skepticism.
Given that skepticism, Wikipedia is a kick to browse– I get stuck there all the time, as I did with Mom’s encylopedia as a kid.
When playing in someone else’s sandbox, you have to play by their rules. Considering how open Wikipedia is to abuse, I think they do an astonishing job.
ChiehHsia about 15 years ago
Next, wikipedia needs better definitions of “backed,” “independent,” and “sources.”
steverinoCT about 15 years ago
When I was in the Navy I ran into that “If it’s digital it’s true” mentality with the junior officers. Something about an analog dial (and the accompanying whirring of synchros) inspired an appropriate sense of skepticism.
Given that skepticism, Wikipedia is a kick to browse– I get stuck there all the time, as I did with Mom’s encylopedia as a kid.
ChiehHsia about 15 years ago
Anything is better with a healthy dose of skepticism. It’s the salt on your “food for thought.”
pschearer Premium Member about 15 years ago
When playing in someone else’s sandbox, you have to play by their rules. Considering how open Wikipedia is to abuse, I think they do an astonishing job.
ChiehHsia about 15 years ago
pschearer - you’re probably right, but I can find almost anything I need in the OED, the Brittanica or the Groves without even turning on my computer.
stpatme about 15 years ago
I checked, and they had removed the page. I have restored it. Let’s see how long it lasts.
Pab Sungenis creator about 15 years ago
The link I posted here for the NAOQV Wikipedia page got mangled by GoComics’ formatting. Here’s a link that will work: http://tinyurl.com/cqtgbe