I had thought about this in the sense that "as long as
its factual - its ok" - Let everyone add anything
factual, even if its about themselves, so that
everyone in the world from now unto perpetuity who
wants to can have an article about themselves.I dont
think this fits the role of the encyclopedia, which
seems to be successful, like all great works, by
working within limits.
Recall Isis had her own article, in addition to her
userpage -- it was excused for a while. In this case
insetead of a professional resume with a nun pic it
looks like a self-egratiating beginning of a bad idea.
Is there a distinction being made as far as calber
/rank in society, etc.. goes? It seems that there can
legitimately be a rule that says you cant be both a
contributor and a feature, but is this enforceable?
Eugh.
-S-
--- Christopher Mahan <chris_mahan(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
--- Jimmy Wales <jwales(a)bomis.com> wrote:
To me there's a certain unsavory braggadocio
involved in
proclaiming
oneself to be worthy of an encyclopedia article.
Of course, one could argue that you're not relying
on second-hand
information.
Generally, though, I agree with you.
=====
Christopher Mahan
chris_mahan(a)yahoo.com
818.943.1850 cell
http://www.christophermahan.com/
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