Wikipedia isn't perfect, but it embodies the idea that knowledge should be built collaboratively and made freely available to everyone
replyAs much as a I agree with the first paragraph I don't think that is a reason to donate money.
replyWhat else would you recommend instead? Doing nothing is not a very compelling argument.
replyHi I don't know if you know it but Wikipedias not that poor or hard pressed... Atleast, the whole "donate or we broke" narrative that they build every few months is complete bullshit
https://youtu.be/3t8GUbzVxmQ?si=sa_oHe3DA_QmpGcE
replyNeither is Google, yet there is still probably multiple ads on that video you linked.
replythe difference is Google isnt pushing the narrative that its about to stop existing if you don't watch this ad
replymy problem is with wikipedia lying to us by saying it will shut down if you don't donate: which is false because their situation simply isnt that dire
I'm fully aware of that. The reason they get donations is that it's worth supporting.
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