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Wikipedia 20: last gasp of an internet vision, or a beacon to a better future?
- JNRowe 6y agoI was one of the naysayers, but I can't recall whether I thought a lack of interest or vandalism would kill it. I also recall feeling similar about OSM after having watched the founder(I think) give a talk about riding around on his bike(~2005). Nowadays, I no longer own a paper encyclopedia or buy new paper maps. What absolutely indispensable one-hundred percent essential items will be largely gone alongside the 30 year anniversary?
- prepend 6y agoOne of the few “digital charities” I support through cash donations. I think Wikipedia is part of the building blocks of the Internet and the last big organization staying true to the internet ideals of community, connectedness, infinite quality information. I wish there was an equivalent search engine and browser (I don’t think Firefox is the beacon it once was since its incentives are to Google, not community). At least we still have Wikipedia and Linux.