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Wikipedia should absolutely not run ads that make money. Even if they put the strictest protections in place to prevent advertisers interfering with the content
by Yahivin 15y ago
Wikipedia should absolutely not run ads that make money. Even if they put the strictest protections in place to prevent advertisers interfering with the content it would still cast doubt in the eyes of those using the service.
If Wikipedia were to become dependent on a revenue stream generated from advertisements for products then over time they would become beholden to those interests.
- aaronklein 15y agoAgreed if they are selling the ads directly. They could throw Google AdWords up there and have the ads algorithmically placed. They won't make as much money but they wouldn't have to beg.