It appears that anyone can make changes to the articles on Wikipedia. Is this true? It's such an awsome site, I can't imagine that it could be/stay as awsome if anyone could make changes to it.
2006-07-19 10:46:34 · 8 answers · asked by homer742 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
yes, even if someone vandalizes a page, they just hit undo and its back to the way it was. You can edit or add any facts to just about anything, just follow the rules though.
2006-07-19 10:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by DainBramaged 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. About a year ago, Wikipedia was self-maintained and there were no editors. However, a number of politicians were outraged over their profiles on the website. The profiles contained a large number of gossips and erroneous information (i.e. defamation of character or character assasination). It was naive to believe that Wikipedia could be self-maintained. It is normal for people to be opinionated and it is very hard to be objective. The Wikipedia's model was too easy to exploit, anyone can edited anything at anytime and not be accurate. Therefore, the higher ups at Wikipedia decide to make some sweeping changes. As of now, you can write what you want but the website reserves the right to edit or even delete your information.
2006-07-19 18:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, BUT you have to login and submit/suggest a change, and it will be reviewed by a Wikipedia team member before the change is incorporated.
2006-07-19 17:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ole Ole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes anyone can make changes but most people that are ignorant can't figure out how to so that is why it stays correct.
2006-07-19 17:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by A-Town Soulja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that if you find an error in an article you can make the changes and send it to them. if they approve then they put the chages up.
2006-07-19 17:49:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone can make changes but it will be reviewed and changed again if necessary.
2006-07-19 17:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Spock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but f they don't like what you post they will deleteit
2006-07-19 17:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i know!! i can't believe it.
2006-07-19 17:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋