Comment Wikipedia articles are living documents... (Score 1, Interesting) 400
As such, given time each article will get better, more accurate, current, and in depth.
Instead of nitpicking and bitching, contribute!
The danger is when the public or worse the policy makers _take actions_ based on inaccurate information from Wikipedia. But if/when this is about to happen the publicity will prompt the experts to step up and fix the article (hopefully).
I'm willing to bet, proportionally, you'll find more inaccuracies reported in NY Times, CNN, FOX or any other mass media outlets. This represents far more danger, for they actually influence public discussions and policies.
Wikipedia is fine, and it's working as intended.
Instead of nitpicking and bitching, contribute!
The danger is when the public or worse the policy makers _take actions_ based on inaccurate information from Wikipedia. But if/when this is about to happen the publicity will prompt the experts to step up and fix the article (hopefully).
I'm willing to bet, proportionally, you'll find more inaccuracies reported in NY Times, CNN, FOX or any other mass media outlets. This represents far more danger, for they actually influence public discussions and policies.
Wikipedia is fine, and it's working as intended.
