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    5. is the information on Wikipedia true?
    is the information on Wikipedia true?

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    0  Views: 1708 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago
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      In Wikipedia, verifiability means that people reading and editing the encyclopedia can check that information comes from a reliable source. Wikipedia does not publish original research. Its content is determined by previously published information rather than by the personal beliefs or experiences of its editors. Even if you're sure something is true, it must be verifiable before you can add it.[1] When reliable sources disagree, their conflict should be presented from a neutral point of view, giving each side its due weight. 


      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability

      12 years ago. Rating: 5
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        They make every attempt to be sure that their information is as accurate as possible. Usually it appears to be, but some would argue with that.

        12 years ago. Rating: 8
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          Most of it is factual, although some of it is open to interpretation and amendment.

          12 years ago. Rating: 7
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            Generally yes, but mostly it is someones opinion more often than factual



             

            12 years ago. Rating: 6
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              Poppy3

              Yeah.
              commented 11 years ago

              I heard lately that it can be risky, from a reliable source.

              12 years ago. Rating: 5
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                Ducky

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                Was it a reliable source from Wikipedia because they aren't always reliable you know? lol
                commented 12 years ago
                Poppy3

                Ducky - Yes it was commented on a program by what I believe to be a reliable guy and having read some of it I can believe it.
                commented 12 years ago


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