Fake 'expert' scandal forces Wikipedia to review editor policy
CBC - Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada - 18 minutes ago
Wikipedia contributors who wish to call attention to their credentials in their role as editors of the online encyclopedia might have to back their claims ...

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.



http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/03/07/6...-of-credentials

All the news that might eventually happen or not we print.

I especially love these Weirds Of Wizdumb from Chairman Jimbo:


Jonny

Jimbo's a true intellectual.

Wikipedia to Seek Proof of Credentials
Bismarck Tribune, ND - 12 minutes ago
By BRIAN BERGSTEIN. AP Technology Writer. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie ...

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

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Wikipedia to Seek Proof of Credentials
Twin Falls Times-News, ID - 17 minutes ago
By BRIAN BERGSTEIN. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor ...

Hoping to cut liars off at the pass, the collaborative reference site pulls together a plan to verify contributors' credentials. By the Associated Press.

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Wikipedia to seek proof of credentials
Akron Farm Report, NE - 20 minutes ago
By BRIAN BERGSTEIN, AP Technology Writer 18 minutes ago. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia ‘s bureaucracy used his cloak of ...

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said in interviews by phone and instant message Wednesday from Japan that contributors still would be able to ...

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...NEWS03/70307051

Wikipedia to seek proof of credentials
Boston Herald, MA - 9 minutes ago
By AP. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia’s bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, ...

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By BRIAN BERGSTEIN Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...ource=r_general

Interesting.

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of
Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.



http://tom.newsvine.com/_news/2007/03/07/6...-of-credentials

-- Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...7030701435.html

Wikipedia to seek proof of credentials
ABCmoney.co.uk, UK - 9 minutes ago
By : Agencies. (AP) - Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor ...

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc..._credentials_11

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the site plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said contributors still would be able to remain anonymous.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...ls_N.htm?csp=34

Wikipedia to clean up act with credential verification
TechSpot - 36 minutes ago
By Justin Mann, TechSpot.com. Anonymous Wikipedia submissions are about to become slightly less anonymous, or at least less anonymous for those claiming to ...

Wikipedia to verify ID of some writers
Boston Globe, MA - 15 minutes ago
By AP | March 8, 2007. Following disclosures that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his anonymity to lie about being a professor of ...

Some Wikipedia contributors will be named
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 16 minutes ago
By Brian Bergstein. AP. After revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor ...

Following disclosures that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...of_some_writers

Its the beginning of the end....

Wikipedia asking for proof
Joliet Herald News, IL - 21 minutes ago
AP. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, ...

After revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...quirer_business

Flap over fraud leads Wikipedia to consider requiring resumes
Contra Costa Times, CA - 18 minutes ago
By Brian Bergstein. AP. After revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor ...

After revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...ctimes_business

Wikipedia to Seek Proof of Credentials
Wyoming News, WY - 18 minutes ago
By BRIAN BERGSTEIN Thursday, March 08, 2007. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie ...

Wikipedia to Require Proof of Contributors' Purported Credentials
FOX News - 9 minutes ago
Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, ...

Wikipedia To Make Experts Walk The Walk
WebProNews, KY - 15 minutes ago
Amid embarrassment over an academic fraud, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has announced that anyone claiming professional expertise in a subject would be ...

Amid embarrassment over an academic fraud, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has announced that anyone claiming professional expertise in a subject would be required to provide proof of those credentials. Recently, a New Yorker article exposed the misadventures of Wikipedia contributor and arbitrator "Essjay," a 24-year-old college dropout purporting himself to have a doctorate-level ...

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...s-walk-the-walk

Please forgive the error in transmission — that should have been spelled "PLANK".

Jonny

The man really ought to see a doctor — and no, not a wikiphysician — he can't seem to open his mouth without another media bubble coming out.

¤ Pop ¤ Goes the Weasel Word Wroughter ...

Jonny

Wikipedia to Start Asking for Proof of Credentials
Associated Content, CO - 18 minutes ago
By Eric Fleming. Wikipedia, the community-driven Internet encyclopedia, will now be asking contributors who claim authoritative credentials to prove their ...

Wikipedia, good in theory...
to bad some people just like to lie.
And they ruin everyting... bastards.




http://jasonuskhan.newsvine.com/_news/2007...xpertise-cnncom

Wikipedia Mulls Proof of Credentials
InformationWeek, NY - 12 minutes ago
By Thomas Claburn. Following revelations that a prominent Wikipedia contributor lied about his academic credentials, the publicly editable online ...

Wikipedia considers credentials

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<img src=http://news.google.com/news?imgefp=HOrzGXxtiu0J&imgurl=images.associatedcontent.com/150_0000000408_0000064117.jpg width=80 height=80 alt="" border=1>Anonymous Writers Days Numbered After Firing of Wikipedia Editor
Associated Content, CO - 23 minutes ago
By dreahwrites. One can only assume that writing websites will be forced to follow the lead of Wikipedia. After Ryan Jordan, a major contributor to the site ...

(AP) -- Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

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After flap over phony academic credentials, Wikipedia to ask some ...
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 22 minutes ago
By Brian Bergstein, AP. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a ...

Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited encyclopaedia, said he expects contributors to the site who claim certain credentials will soon have to prove they really have them.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...7/070309essjay/

( InfoWorld ) - Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited encyclopaedia, said he expects contributors to the site who claim certain credentials will soon have to prove they really have them. The new policy, which is currently under discussion by the community of users who regularly write and maintain the site, is being considered after it emerged this month that one ...

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...kiessjay_1.html

Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited encyclopaedia, said he expects contributors to the site who claim certain credentials will soon have to prove they really have them.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...foworld/86691_1

narramissic writes "According to Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, a new policy is currently under discussion by the community of users who regularly write and maintain Wikipedia that would require contributors to the site who claim certain credentials to prove they really have them. The new policy comes after one of Wikipedia's most prolific and respected editors, who went by the pseudonym ...

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...452219&from=rss

Wikipedia founder speaks out on the Essjay brouhaha
Computerworld, MA - 13 minutes ago
March 09, 2007 (IDG News Service) -- Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited online encyclopedia, said he expects contributors to ...

Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited encyclopaedia, said he expects contributors to the site who claim certain credentials will soon have to prove they really have them.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc..._pcworld/129702

Jimmy Wales, founder of the Wikipedia user-generated and edited encyclopedia, said he expects contributors to the site who claim certain credentials will soon have to prove they really have them.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...foworld/86691_2

Wikipedia to ask some writers to share real names, credentials
Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - 10 minutes ago
by AP. Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, ...

Wikipedia To Check User's Credentials
Tech2, India - 1 hour ago
Wikipedia which recently ran into a huge controversy, when one of its editors was found to have lied about his educational credentials, has indicated that ...

Following revelations that a high-ranking member of Wikipedia's bureaucracy used his cloak of anonymity to lie about being a professor of religion, the free Internet encyclopedia plans to ask contributors who claim such credentials to identify themselves.

Article: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/searc...jd2cWVlRUV5eTI=