For those who use Wikipedia for research..

Audrey Harvey · 05-06-2009, 07:23 PM

In today's Brisbane Courier Mail.

Irish student's Wikipedia hoax fools newspapers | The Courier-Mail

Steven Fullman · 05-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audrey Harvey

In today's Brisbane Courier Mail.

Irish student's Wikipedia hoax fools newspapers | The Courier-Mail

Great story, Audrey. I love it (perversely)...mind you, I do work in the newspaper business

I smell a future copycat craze..!

Steve

Neil Morgan · 05-06-2009, 07:32 PM

Hey Audrey

I think you should have entitled this thread:

"For those who use the Internet for research"

...because nothing can be taken as gospel truth.

Google the symptoms of a simple ailment. Within seconds you'll be hit with millions of pages of information, some diagnosing the condition correctly and others telling you you've only got weeks left to live.

Yesterday I read a supposedly serious newspaper article online which stated that to lose one stone (14 pounds) in weight, all you had to do was eat 3,500 calories less per week.

The truth is, 3,500 calories is the equivalent of one pound, not one stone.

Cheers,

Neil

blargins · 05-06-2009, 07:32 PM

I find wikipedia to be a largely unreliable source of information, particularly in keeping up with news, sports and events.

The link you provide proves that.

On a lighter note, I have seen supporters of opposing football (soccer) teams deliberately sabotaging their rivals team and players pages, often with highly amusing results.

It's not something I have ever done though.

Neil Morgan · 05-06-2009, 07:35 PM

Reading this thread reminded me of somewhat a more worrying aspect to this, from a couple of years ago:

BBC NEWS | Technology | Wikipedia 'shows CIA page edits'

Cheers,

Neil

Audrey Harvey · 05-06-2009, 07:45 PM

Wow Neil, that's an even more impressive link!! Scary stuff.

I'm fortunate, I stick to working in my own niche and get all my info and research from board certified veterinary specialists - I know they know what they're talking about!

J Elizabeth Dize · 05-06-2009, 07:47 PM

Hey Audrey,

Wow! That is funny (and scary!)

I read Wikipedia, but don't use it for research -- except to scout out the reference links at the bottom to see if there are any good resources there.

This is a good reminder to all of us to be extra careful, lol

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Audrey Harvey www.vetwriter.com War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 109 Thanked 315 Times in 236 Posts Social Networking	Re: For those who use Wikipedia for research.. Wow Neil, that's an even more impressive link!! Scary stuff. I'm fortunate, I stick to working in my own niche and get all my info and research from board certified veterinary specialists - I know they know what they're talking about!
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J Elizabeth Dize That Girl War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 1,813 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 426 Thanked 285 Times in 152 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: For those who use Wikipedia for research.. Hey Audrey, Wow! That is funny (and scary!) I read Wikipedia, but don't use it for research -- except to scout out the reference links at the bottom to see if there are any good resources there. This is a good reminder to all of us to be extra careful, lol