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One of the most powerful figures at Wikipedia has resigned after it was discovered he'd been editing entries under bogus names. David Boothroyd, who is also a British politician, had even used the fake account to edit the pages of political opponents. ...


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thekohser
Headlines like that are going to be a real challenge for the Wikimedia Foundation's "image and reputation" initiative that they recently announced. (Sorry, can't find the link to that announcement, but I know we talked about it.)
Obesity
I wonder if "John Lister" is related to... never mind.
sbrown
Bogus names? There just pseudonyms so Jimbo will have no problem with them. tongue.gif
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