Publishing Journal ›› 2012, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (1): 77-.

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  • Online:2012-01-15 Published:2012-01-15

Abstract:

This essay analyzes the Wikipedia spirit, i.e. advocating neutrality, fairness, sharing and openness. It becomes
a common criteria of Internet encyclopedias laterly. It points out that Wikipedia editors are volunteers who are just Internet users
and are hegded in with their ages, expertises, enthusiasm and dedication. As a result, the quality and credibility of entries
declines, or even turning to biases and entertainments, which deviates from the Wikipedia spirit.