Elliot B. Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I donated ?5 a year or two ago, but I've loved the website for 7+ years, so I'll definitely donate more soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Nope never, and I never will bwuhahahaha Elessar 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupik Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm not using it and think it's unreliable source for information, so no. Tigurinn 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm not using it and think it's unreliable source for information, so no. Then why are you posting in this topic? It clear (even though I wasn't literal in the question) that it's for supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupik Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Then why are you posting in this topic? It clear (even though I wasn't literal in the question) that it's for supporters. Because you asked if I ever donated to Wikipedia? Didn't know the only possible answer was "yes". Sorry. EddieF, Crisp, ZakO and 8 others 11 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Because you asked if I ever donated to Wikipedia? Didn't know the only possible answer was "yes". Sorry. You're right, I should have been clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 King, why not add a poll to the topic if what you're trying to do is see how many people do or do not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 King, why not add a poll to the topic if what you're trying to do is see how many people do or do not? I didn't create it to see how much people have donated, just whether people have :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I didn't create it to see how much people have donated, just whether people have :) Ahh ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnom Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I haven't yet, but I'm planning to. Wikipedia might be, for some, an unreliable source (which I no longer agree with. In the past, yes, but not today), but no one can deny that the site is a great tool for learning and knowledge. The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife Party Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firey Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 never donated, I use it quite a bit just for a quick bit of info. I likely won't donate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisp Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Nah, I'm a Pirate!! Arrgggh1!!1!!!!!111!!one! The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I did, a few weeks ago. Don't know what came over me. :huh: AsherGZ and HardyRexion 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest seanseany Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Because you asked if I ever donated to Wikipedia? Didn't know the only possible answer was "yes". Sorry. Well said Pupik! Obviously some people need to know how threads and discussions work on Neowin. And no I have not and will not donate to the site as its irrelevant to me.If it shut down tomorrow, nothing of value would have been lost IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan~ Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 If ordinary folk like us couldn't create stuff, then I might consider it as sometimes it's useful but it's always something I have to take with a pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadJoker Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I haven't donated, but I should because it's something I use all the time. I've also been editing a few articles lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardyRexion Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Because you asked if I ever donated to Wikipedia? Didn't know the only possible answer was "yes". Sorry. This made me giggle. The exact response I would have given. Sometimes it's impossible to not be sarcastic. Highlights stupidty wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonBox Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I haven't donated yet, but I want to and I should. Wiki is something attractive in cyberspace. Elliot B. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurë Veteran Posted March 15, 2013 Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yeah I donated ?5 last time they were begging. As far as reliability goes: with 'traditional' printed books or sites you can't edit, you have to trust that the author and editors et al knew what they were doing and got their facts right. If they got something wrong, it's not necessarily easy to get it changed, it might not even be easy to detect the mistakes or bias. Wikipedia does make use of citations and if you are doing research for school/uni/etc you should follow up those sources. Sometimes you will realise that they don't quite add up with whatever was on the original article, but hey, at least you got to see the original source. Nothing stopping you from changing it yourself. Oh yeah while I'm on this waffle train .. pages that get vandalised or abused or are badly written are often flagged up as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charisma Veteran Posted March 15, 2013 Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have donated before and probably will again. I love browsing it--you can learn about anything, and even if it isn't always 100% reliable, it's generally pretty good, and you can learn more than you knew before anyway. It's done so much for me that I am quite happy to give back. Elliot B. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 No website has ever donated to me, so ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcfan Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 everyone should donate. Wikipedia is one of the greatest websites ever made Charisma 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted March 15, 2013 MVC Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yep 2 years ago I gave them $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted March 15, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted March 15, 2013 No and I don't plan too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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