[kwlug disc.] Microsoft in trouble for wanting Wikipedia edits

[Sy Ali]

On 1/24/07, Rick <rickm at golden.net> wrote:
> Can't tell if Microsoft is really the bad guy in this situation.
> Anyway, is good to know people are keeping vigil.
>
> Microsoft catches heat over offer to pay for Wikipedia edit
> http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/01/23/tech-microsoftwikipedia-20070123.html

They're not the bad guy.  They're just being more open about it and
people are biased.  =)

They want the information presented, especially the technical
information, to be as accurate as possible.  They care enough that
they're willing to pay people to take the time to keep articles
up-to-date, write well, cite sources and contribute to the Wikipedia.
More companies should take this route.