[Foundation-l] Advertisements?

Jimmy Wales jwales at wikia.com
Thu Mar 20 16:36:28 UTC 2008


Alex wrote:
> Jimmy Wales wrote:
>> I take no sides in this discussion, 
> 
> ...
> 
>> I remain opposed to putting ads in Wikipedia.  (I have to say that in 
>> case anyone wants to suggest the opposite.)
>>
> 
> Isn't that one of the sides?

Uhm, I meant that I did not mean to be taking sides on the particular 
detailed question of whether advertising necessarily compromises 
neutrality, etc.  I just wanted to say that at least one worst case 
scenario (POV pushing ads for political candidates, offensive ads, etc.) 
doesn't strike me as compelling.

Sorry for the confusion.



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