[WikiEN-l] Wikipedia and PR front groups

[Sheldon Rampton]

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 (www.prwatch.org)
|  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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