On the banners atop some Wikipedia pages: 'Some of this is shit.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker observes that Wikipedia banners openly admit flaws in their own content.
- In plain terms
- Wikipedia admits some pages are bad in their own banners.
- What can you take from it?
- Platforms that admit faults earn more trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How honest should knowledge platforms be?
- What makes a source trustworthy?
Another view
The statement is brief and lacks context on frequency.
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