Don't Trust Wikipedia...


	Don't Trust Wikipedia...

FalconHunter

8-21-2007 12:44 PM

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wikipedia, editiing

FalconHunter says:

I never thought it was this big... THEY'RE ALL TRYING TO TRICK US

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8-21-2007 1:15 PM

Hawkeye_84

Wikipedia serves as another public relations tool. Believe what you will and remain skeptical. Trust nothing but the evidence.

8-21-2007 1:27 PM

FalconHunter

I think it should be possible to have a easy-access encyclopedia on the net without it having any lies in it....

8-21-2007 2:25 PM

ratilfar

Its a good quick-check resource, but always check the underlining sources.

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