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Originally Posted by Mr Angry
By half truths I was referring to wikipedia - an online encyclopedia "edited by anyone".
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I think that's a little unfair. Some research last year found that Wikipedia stands up very well against Encyclopaedia Britannica for accuracy in its science entries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4530930.stm
Yes, I know it was a study only of science categories , but I see no reason why if it so good in one area, it should suddenly vary so wildly as to deserve the accusation 'half truth', especially when you offer no evidence for the accusation.
The fact that it is editable by anyone is, potentially, a strength rather than a weakness. Especially since they have tightened up their editorial review process.