Wikipedia currently has an entry about me. This morning, my 10-year-old daughter told me that she tried to edit that entry. Suddenly my entire perspective on Wikipedia changed. This was the first time I had to confront the idea of a vandalized Wikipedia entry in any sort of real way.
As it turns out, she didn’t succeed. But she’s a very bright young lady, so I’m sure she’ll figure it out soon.
As a matter of principle, I refuse to edit my own Wikipedia page. So, I have a favor to ask of my readers.
Sometime soon my Wikipedia entry is going to change. Any content about SourceGear, AbiWord or Spyglass will be deleted. The new version of the article will focus primarily on my atrocious failings as a father, evidenced by my ongoing refusal to allow my youngest daughter to get a hamster.
When this happens, could one of you folks fix it for me? Thanks.
Eric Sink : “On the Perils of Wikipedia”, via Karl.
Heureusement, je n’ai pas de petite fille de 10 ans (qui aurait le droit à un hamster, mais grillé comme un cochon d’Inde à la mode de Cuzco)…
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