Bill curates is an occasional series where I delve into Sue's vast archive, stretching back to May 2009, and choose a post for us to revisit. I first ran into Sue in Wikipedian mode when I wrote something wrong about Eve Langley, and Sue who had spent a great deal of time and effort on … Continue reading Bill curates: Notes from a Wikipedian
Wikipedia
The thin end of the wedge?
I don't think so actually. I am referring to Wikipedia's plans to introduce "flagged revisions" on articles for living people. This really could just be seen as an improvement on the current practice of protecting or semi-protecting articles that are continually "vandalised" with false and sometimes scurrilous information. The trouble is that this "protection" practice … Continue reading The thin end of the wedge?
Why I link to Wikipedia
Those who regularly read my blog will have noticed that I link to Wikipedia more often than to other more seemingly appropriate sources. This is not necessarily because Wikipedia is the best source to link to for the item in question but because Wikipedia: usually provides a basic intro to/definition of the topic or term … Continue reading Why I link to Wikipedia
Notes from a Wikipedian
Two years ago I made my first edit in Wikipedia ... and got hooked. You see, as a young teenager I decided I wanted to write an encyclopedia. I did start one, but didn't get very far. Life got in the way as I recollect. As with several of my early dreams, however, life has … Continue reading Notes from a Wikipedian
Whispering Gums 