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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

I also think its important to note the thing that wikipedia itself has an article about, which is that it is an encyclopedia.

You wouldn't cite the encyclopedia in a scientific paper, or even a university hand-in. It's just bad praxis. However, you would absolutely check the encyclopedia if you wanted to quickly gain a basis of knowledge on a topic.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 day ago (5 children)

The wikipedia one seems nuts to me. Like you literally can cross-check the sources if you think it is making a wrong claim.

People are quick to say "but everyone can modify it!" as if claims made by other souces arent made by basically random guys as well.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Found this thing yesterday. I've contributed to OSM more in a day than in the previous year. It's great.