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+{{cquote|When I was younger I used to read encyclopedias... I mean, just skim through them until I found something interesting and then learn about it. But I could only do it on the weekends, because I was poor and only my Grandmother had the huge set of the books. When Wikipedia first started, I visited sparingly. Now that there are many articles on all subject matter, I visit almost daily. It has become my go-to source for information that is concise and correct.
+Sometimes when I think about Wikipedia, I cry. To me, it is an expression of all that is good and helpful in the world. People working together and contributing little by little can build something monumental over time. And I never cease to be amazed and astounded when I think that all this is provided free of charge and ads. All this collaboration was done by individuals whose only thought was to share what they know and make the world a better place.
+Sitting in front of my computer for hours, scrolling the pages away, I can read and learn and be entertained. I can start learning about AI, and end up on Laser Fusion...
+You take me back to those days at my grandma's house. Except now when I'm interested in a subject, I can easily just browse to a different article and read up. Plus just knowing it's free and that someone put their time and expertise into teaching me...
+Keep it free. It may just be idealistic, but I think that Wikipedia may be the instrument that brings about world peace. I have a job flipping burgers, and I hate every minute of it. But as long as I have money, I'll make sure to donate to Wikipedia every year. You guys might get some more from me when I get paid this weekend. I can't say enough good about you guys. Your hearts are pure, and free of greed. You set an example that we all should learn to live by }}
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 {{cquote|It means the difference between knowing and not knowing about something. As an 'encyclopedia' type of source the subjects are limitless and the most obscure bits of what might be regarded as useless information by other sources and have no references Wikipedia almost never disappoints. It was only once that I can recall not having any information on a subject. I can't remember what that was now. It was awhile ago.