1. The use of Wikipedia as an authoritative source in medicine
2. People answering for points and saying they know nothing about it.
3.People copying a text book and pasting the whole thing for a simple answer.
2006-09-22 03:38:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I am for all three of these.
1. Wikipedia should not be used as a source for anything. under any circumstances.
2. ppl just answering to get points i report as spamming and everyone else should also
3. ppl copying a text from something else are committing copyright infringement and should be prosecuted. any references should be linked to the original web site.
By the way. I wasnt spamming on this answer http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AgDF_G3cpAxK2krKAezO6MXsy6IX?qid=20060922075235AAbv3nd
I was giving an example of what they asked for.
2006-09-22 03:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by bretttwarwick 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
1) Agreed - It's a handy resource to get an idea about something, but it is an authority on absolutely nothing! Especially something as important as medicine. Any schumck could go in there and say something like, "Ephedrine not only is a great pain killer, but a good source of protien." There is nothing to stop anyone.
2) Agreed - To me it actually takes away from the community.
3) Again, I agee with you.
However, here is the problem, there really isn't a practical way to ban such things. I guess it's just up to the asker to judge wisely when choosing the best answer.
2006-09-22 04:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by Gold_Fish_Cracker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right for the most part. I have occasionally used another website and pasted info. But when I do it is because I have used this info. Most of the time though the sites have very helpful info that is right. It just like some of the questions on here that are so simple to answer that maybe they shouldn't even be asked.
2006-09-22 03:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disagree with 1, totally agree with 2 and 3.
2006-09-22 03:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree- Wikipedia is too easy, the huh? answers can be banned you report the people and select points gaming, and don't paste an answer you don't understand!! That's why there's so many repeat questions on here cuz no one learns anything!
2006-09-22 03:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by Slutlana 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 isnt too bad. i wouldnt personaly use it as my resource, but hey thats just me.
2.Totaly banned, i hate when people just try to steal your points.
3. Nothing wrong with Copy and pasting the correct info. So there lazy and dont want to type it all out.No Big deal.
:)
2006-09-22 03:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Perfectly.Flawed♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think #1 is ok, but agree with you on #2 & 3.
2006-09-22 03:47:29 · answer #7 · answered by Txfroggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the questions are so easily answered with a simple search I use links, copy and paste. Sorry that causes you discomfort.
2006-09-22 03:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I agree with all your points, 1 is just plain stupid, 2 is greedy and 3 is kinda cheating
2006-09-22 03:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by jamrx7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I agree with you. I actually did that for a little but but then realized that anyone can google the information. People do come here to seek personal opinions and advice and gain knowledge from peoples' personal experience. Thanks for bringing it up.
2006-09-22 10:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋