Hi, guys. I thought you'd be interested to know that we've just
launched a new website, in collaboration with Consumer Reports
WebWatch. The site is called "Full Frontal Scrutiny," at
www.frontgroups.org
, and its mission is to report on web-based consumer front groups.
The site went live today, and for our debut we published an article by
Journalist Peter Dizikes titled "Tricky Wiki: How Public Relations
Companies Try to Spin Wikipedia":
http://www.frontgroups.org/node/416
I think Peter did a good job of capturing the challenges involved for
the WIkipedia community in dealing with self-promotional editing, and
suggesting ways that consumers can get the most out of Wikipedia. I'm
sure that people here will have their own reactions, but I thought I
should let you know the article is up so you have a chance to see it.
If you want to post a comment, feel free to do so using the link at
the bottom of the article.
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| Sheldon Rampton
| Research director, Center for Media & Democracy (
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| Author of books including:
| Friends In Deed: The Story of US-Nicaragua Sister Cities
| Toxic Sludge Is Good For You
| Mad Cow USA
| Trust Us, We're Experts
| Weapons of Mass Deception
| Banana Republicans
| The Best War Ever
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