Is Wikipedia Unreliable?

American Voices • old internet • history • ISSUE 41•51 • Dec 27, 2005

An incident in which a former Tennessee publisher was linked to the Kennedy assassination on Wikipedia has called the accuracy of the user-edited website into question. What do you think?

“Well, I believe everything I read, but since I don't pay attention, no harm done.”
Ken Wagner –
Colorist
“This throws skepticism on all previous information I've received from Wikipedia! How can I now trust that acetic acid is in fact an organic compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and smell?”
Betsy Anderson –
Production Assistant
“What does it say on Wikipedia about this?”
Sigmund Stern –
Lawyer

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