[WikiEN-l] Almeda University paying for positive Wikipedia edits

[Steve Bennett]

On 3/11/07, William Pietri <william at scissor.com> wrote:
> For those wondering why allowing paid editing might not be such a good
> idea, take a look at this:

That doesn't have much to do with the issue. We have previously
discussed the possibility of groups employing or otherwise paying
people to edit Wikipedia within its policies and guidelines. That's a
tricky issue with all kinds of potential problems, but also potential
benefits.

Quite separate is what to do about companies that blatantly abuse
Wikipedia to spam a product or service, or to subvert NPOV. That's
black and white: we don't want it, and we'll do all we can to prevent
it.

Steve