Hi Dan,
I'm behind you 100%. But, hey, if you are going to rant like that, the
least you owe us is to tell us the things you're correcting!!!!
Jay
On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM, <spmdr@juno.com> wrote:
> After doing the recent Tigers United Big Bear Tiger Quiz,
>
> I found Wikipedia had some glaring misinformation on Tigers.
>
> ...not a lot of misinfo, but enough to make it worth attempting a fix.
>
> It seems people are just copying text from books that are incorrect.
>
> Because Wiki is a convenient source for info, I feel a bit of an
> obligation as a Tiger fanatic
>
> to remove info that I know is incorrect.
>
> ...and / or shed light on misleading info.
>
> I recently made some changes that were immediately undone by 2
> individuals,
>
> based on their beliefs in published "fact"....I assume.
>
> So this is THE PLACE to sort out any misinformation, ...in my mind, to
> start anyway.
>
> ...and POLICE the resources, as best WE can.
>
> I know some of you have "been there and done that" with Wiki,
>
> I guess it's my turn...with a little help, mostly on the weekends.
>
> I would like to see the results of EACH of you checking Wiki for info you
> KNOW is wrong,
>
> And getting back to me (spmdr@juno.com).
>
> THIS IS AN ON GOING CONCERN.
>
> ...at this point, early on, even a BATTLE!
>
> I don't know how log I can keep up the fight, but I plan to check Wiki
> EVERY weekday morning
>
> And defend the changes I made.
>
> One problem is the way Wiki works, or as far as I'm concerned, does
> not...
>
> I have not added MY ( as it turns out, the OLD info, Tiger- Mike Taylor,
> BON) sources to the mix on Wiki.
>
> ...I have not taken the time to LEARN how to add other resources to the
> list on Wiki.
>
> ...any help there would be GREAT.
>
> I don't claim to have FIXED all the misinfo about Tigers but I have
> started the task.
>
> Thanks for the soap box..
>
> DW
>
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