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+{{cquote|I remember when Wikipedia first started and it was discredited by all academics I ran into. As a high school and college student in Wiki's infant stage, it was always viewed as a source not scholarly enough to cite. None of my teachers would except Wiki in a bibliography, even though every student I knew went there first for information. Then there was one paper when Wiki was the best and most coherent source I could find on a particular subject. I cited it and attached a note for my teacher, standing up for Wiki and its validity. I got an A. Slowly but surely, through all of our work, Wikipedia has become a credible source.
+Wikipedia truly is an example of the possibilities of human potential. In a world where we seem so utterly disconnected, so ready to look for our differences rather than what we have in common, and so willing to "get ours" with complete disregard for others, Wikipedia and its vision of universally written, edited, and shared knowledge is an incredible example of all that is good and all that is possible. It uses technology to enhance the human experience: to connect people, to share knowledge, to build community. It uses technology as a tool for good, rather than a destructive force. It shows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. It proves that each of us is better off when all of us work together. It makes it clear what we need is not more destruction, but more cooperation. That is why I support Wikipedia. }}
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 {{cquote|I regularly use Wikipedia to help me define new terms and concepts, even technical ones, in my work reading.  Inevitably, the concept is already there, succinctly defined yet with all the history available as well. There are usually also links to other more in depth sources I would have never found on my own.  It has helped me stay current and work smarter, all for free!  Thank you Wikipedia!}}