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by iwnit on September 13th, 2009
1) No, because Wikipedia is an encyclopedia itself.
But yes, in the same sense as "Video killed the radio star" or "Internet killed the video star".
Further information:
- "Video Killed the Radio Star":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWtHEmVjVw8
-"Internet killed the video star":
http://poptix.net/funny/videostar.swf
2) The development of an online, up-to-date, free, highly qualitative information source makes many users stop to buy traditional paper encyclopedias.
As widely propagated from its opponents, Wikipedia has also some flaws. But an informed use, combined with the possibility of double check through the references given, the editor notices, the control of the editing process, and the parallel use of other internet resources makes traditional encyclopedias obsolete for most users.
Further information:
(why I am a fan of Wikipedia)
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2207227
by Ditto on September 13th, 2009
No. The internet did.
by celticmoonlight on September 13th, 2009
i cant remember ever seeing ANYONE pick up an encyclopedia. sad really. but at least information is now more freely accessable
by RC loves ice cream on September 13th, 2009
No. It IS the encyclopedia. One of them anyway - one which has particular flaws but also particular advantages.
by Thriftymaid on September 13th, 2009
No. It will take something dependable to have any influence on the encyclopaedia. Never assume what you read on Wikipedia to be correct. Verify.
by Spicy Hot on September 13th, 2009
I think it did.
What is an "Obvicopter?"
by Running, Fall Up on December 18th, 2011
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Are you more likely to donate money to Wikipedia because an attractive woman with large breasts asks you to?
by Old School on December 10th, 2011
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What topic is not on Wikipedia? Has everything already been indexed and recorded in the digital landscape?
by Mister_Bromide on November 26th, 2011
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Have you made a donation to Wikipedia? It would be a shame to see it go considering the number of times it is use on AB.
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on January 4th, 2012
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Awwwwwwww. Poor wittle prowgrawmmer from Wikipedia, Brawdon Woss, wants some money? Will you give Brawdon Woss some money?
by Mister_Bromide on November 25th, 2011
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Comments
I see Encyclopedia Brittanica on libraries. But nowhere else. The world is changing so fast that an informational book being published once a year is not able to keep up. And it would not be economically feasible to update weekly. I see your point, Mr. Iwnit. Thanks.
by HoboJoe on September 14th, 2009
HoboJoe: you are very welcome!
:-)
by iwnit on September 14th, 2009