On 2/16/07, geni geniice@gmail.com wrote:
On 2/15/07, Fred Bauder fredbaud@waterwiki.info wrote:
Common sense would counsel cutting some slack. We do for [[Citizendium]] (And >[[Wikinfo]].
Given the various hoaxes we've relating to that area of the world basic credibility requires otherwise.
This is all the more reason why Wikipedia should hold onto the snippets of data that can be roughly verified. Providing articles for the limited infrastructure in third world countries promotes a clearer picture of the country so that tourists and/or investors can better judge what is realistic, as opposed to having to rely on opinions that may be commercially tainted. Careful monitoring can ensure that outrageous claims are not made on the article so that it gravitates towards a well sourced article over time.
-- John