Wikipedia - how often do you use it?

15 years ago

This is not off topic for this side of the forum because I am sure most of you have used Wikipedia. It's invaluable for looking up all kinds of things related to food and everything else on the face of the planet. I used it when I bought that Buddha's hand citron fruit a few weeks ago. I had no idea how to use it as an edible food.

Wikipedia is looking for tax-deductible donations to help pay their bills next year so the site can remain "free" for users. Tomorrow is the last day to donate. The banner at the top reads "if everyone that uses Wikipedia would donate $5 the fundraiser would be over.

If you use Wiki to look up information please consider donating $5. Can you imagine life without Wiki when you really need an answer to something?

I would not have posted this thread on this side if I did not think it was important to many of you.

Teresa

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Teresa_MN
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15 years ago
I should have also added that Wikipedia is currently without advertisers. Wikipedia needs the help of the people that use the site to remain ad free. In addition, all of you can contribute information to Wiki about any subject. It's a world wide community encyclopedia or as the founder (Jimmy Wales) puts it - "a pool of human knowledge."

I have attached a link to the main page of Wikipedia to those that may not be familiar with the site. Jimmy Wales gives a good intro to the concept of the site.

I have nothing to gain from this post other than "I can't imagine life without Wikipedia!"

Teresa

Here is a link that might be useful: Intro to Wikipedia by founder Jimmy Wales
mitchdesj
15 years ago
It says they've already raised 15 millions, they are doing great !!

Could the founder turn around and sell it though, I'm just curious about that.
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Teresa_MN
Original Author
15 years ago
It's a non-profit organization owned by the Wikimedia Foundation which is also a 501(c)3 charitable organization. That's why it qualifies for a .org extension.

Fifteen million dollars seems like alot - until you consider that 78 million people visit it monthly. I contributed $5 because I want to see it stay ad free.

Teresa
bbstx
15 years ago
Several weeks ago, I sent a small contibution because it is something that I use often and enjoy. And, like t_mn, I would like to see it stay around. I hope others will consider making a similar donation. (Also, using PayPal to donate is so darned easy!)
annie1992
15 years ago
Anyone who uses it already sees the banner at the top that says they want money, so probably anyone who is inclined to donate would do it anyway, kind of like public television.

I used to use it more, but the boss bought me Larousse Gastronomique, a cooking encyclopedia. Can't copy and paste from a book, of course, but Wikipedia isn't necessarily always accurate either (which they freely admit).

Annie
rachelellen
15 years ago
Thanks Teresa...I use it all the time (though I cross check info with other sources when I'm researching anything important, as I have found errors.) I guess I've seen the banners asking for donations, but with so many pop-ups, banners and ads on the internet I sort of automatically blur them out. You're right, $5 isn't much for a resource I use as often as I do Wiki.
jessicavanderhoff
15 years ago
Thanks for the reminder. I'd really like it to stay ad free.
Teresa_MN
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15 years ago
The banners were there for a while before I actually took the time to read them. I'm like rachelellen - I try to blur out anything I did not go looking for.

But I am glad I noticed them and the donation will go into my tax deductible pile of receipts.

On another note - have any of you actually contributed to the info on Wikipedia. They do rely entirely on "volunteers".

Teresa
sushipup1
15 years ago
Thanks for the reminder! I waited until today, last minute, I guess, and donated $5 for each of us. I use it all the time for just about everything. When I google anything, I'll check the Wiki article that comes up first.

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