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I really frickin love wikipedia

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[–] kayaven 25 points 2 years ago

With the enshittification of the entire internet in full effect, we really gotta make sure that this foundational corner of the internet doesn't get lost. Donate to Wikipedia if you got some spare cash, please.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's hard to explain to people that wikipedia is one of my hobbies πŸ₯²

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

how do you find things to research about?

[–] mintberrycrunch 6 points 2 years ago

It’s also just stayed true to its cause. The old reliable.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

I agree with you. So I just donated money to them here

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

For sure good. Also Wookiepedia. I've spent so many hours just scrolling wookiepedia while commuting.

[–] AlmostEveryoneSucks 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The world at you fingertips; the ocean at your door.

[–] CrunchyBoy 3 points 2 years ago

I do love Wikipedia but also wonder how many incorrect facts I'm carrying around in my brain.

[–] owsei 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

wikipedia has some wild shit

this band did a cover of a song about getting a boner in a dance club

go to the 9/11 controversy section, in the History part

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am asking this question in good faith, op, do you have autism?

[–] Fried_out_Kombi 1 points 2 years ago

Nope, I just like wikipedia and figured 196 does, too