The Wikimedia Foundation positions Wikipedia as a hub for unfettered knowledge, but its now obligated to police that content in the wake of a newly published German ruling. Stuttgarts Higher Regional Court has determined that the organization is liable for Wikipedia articles. While Wikimedia wont have to screen content, it will have to verify any […]
The foundation that runs Wikipedia is calling out a PR firm that it believes is in the business of biasing Wikipedia entries for its clients. Its first hint? The firm is called “Wiki-PR.” The Wikimedia Foundation sent a “cease and desist” letter to the firm, ordering it to stop editing…
Wikipedia is blacked out because of a protest about SOPA. But what happens if you really, really need Wikipedia? The good news is that you can still access it on your smartphone, or by accessing the mobile site directly. You can also temporarily by disabling Javascript in your browser when visiting the site (specifically blocking […]
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