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{{cquote|The only thing I never had to learn from Wikipedia was the need to support this kind of effort. Every time I have a question, there I can find a deep and generally accessible explanation out of somebody else's commitment to advancing knowledge. Wikipedia is the kind of thing that makes me think of a bright, Star Trek-like futurism. |
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Keep up the good work, and keep your excellent content ad-free, organic and meritocratically curated.}} |
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{{cquote|I have been a regular user of Wikipedia for the past five or so years. Most often I will Google something I need information about and usually will visit the Wikipedia link first before visiting other links. Recently however I found myself with a job interview for a position in Radiology with a large hospital near my home. This position was related to my former role in Information Technology field for the past ten years but was a management role where I would own a medical imaging system known as a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System.) Not being at all familiar with PACS I needed relevant information and fast to help me prepare for my interview. A Google search for "PACS" produced many links as expected but the Wikipedia link provided was near the top. I was able to get all of the information I needed to help me feel confident with my interviewing skills. Despite my potential employer knowing I did not have first hand experience with PACS they were impressed with the knowledge I was able to present. Needless to say I got the job! Wikipedia is a great example of forward thinking people. It captures the power of the human race. The human brain is still the most powerful computer anywhere. Why not harness that power into a website? I truly believe Wikipedia does that.}} |
{{cquote|I have been a regular user of Wikipedia for the past five or so years. Most often I will Google something I need information about and usually will visit the Wikipedia link first before visiting other links. Recently however I found myself with a job interview for a position in Radiology with a large hospital near my home. This position was related to my former role in Information Technology field for the past ten years but was a management role where I would own a medical imaging system known as a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System.) Not being at all familiar with PACS I needed relevant information and fast to help me prepare for my interview. A Google search for "PACS" produced many links as expected but the Wikipedia link provided was near the top. I was able to get all of the information I needed to help me feel confident with my interviewing skills. Despite my potential employer knowing I did not have first hand experience with PACS they were impressed with the knowledge I was able to present. Needless to say I got the job! Wikipedia is a great example of forward thinking people. It captures the power of the human race. The human brain is still the most powerful computer anywhere. Why not harness that power into a website? I truly believe Wikipedia does that.}} |
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