This is why billionaires shouldn't exist.
this post was submitted on 25 Dec 2024
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If only someone would make them not exist.
Elon’s a pretty public guy, right?
Mmm,
Mmhmm
Oh
Musk's actions and expressed views have made him a polarizing figure. He has been criticized for making unscientific and misleading statements, including COVID-19 misinformation; affirming antisemitic and transphobic comments, and promoting conspiracy theories. His ownership of Twitter has been controversial because of the layoffs of a large number of employees, an increase in posts containing hate speech, misinformation and disinformation on the website, and changes to website features, including verification.
Ah, that’s probably why. People are allowed to expose him without being censored on wiki.
FYI, Elon, you can't sue for libel/slander if what people are saying is actually true.
You can if you change the definition of libel (or terrorism) to be ‘anything that negatively affects an ultra rich person’. Which is what is happening before our very eyes.
You can. You can sue for any reason that you can dream up. True, a lot of those suits would get thrown out on a motion for summary judgement, but a libel suit would likely pass the test of a prima facie valid case, and the case would proceed. Now, if the facts don't support it, then you'd lose, but if you have a lot more money than the defendant, you can use procedure to bury them financially.
It's one of the major flaws in the U.S. legal system, and anti-SLAPP laws are far too weak, since they usually rely on the defendant to try to enforce them.
Look at what happened with ABC News, recently.
That's why I like Australia's system of having to pay the defendants fees if you lose.
I actually wasn't going to donate to Wikipedia this year because I'm pretty strapped but fuck it. I'm donating more than I did last year I can put more stuff on a credit card this season instead.
Fuck Elon Musk. And fuck anyone who buys his stupid fucking cars.
Right on. Consider also contributing to an article. Volunteers work tirelessly to filter the misinformation pushed by stakeholders like Elon Musk and the army he can afford to employ to fuck up articles full-time.
Donated $50. First time.
Thanks for donating! I give annually too. But we’re going to have to step up our contributions, both financially and in terms of information, if we want to keep Wikipedia a resource for free information and not free propaganda. Megacorps like EM’s and their lobbyists are always fucking up articles, trying to outpace the volunteers who vet the information.
Just look at the Consumer Brands Association or the National Restaurant Association (the lobbying groups who are responsible for suppressing ultra-processed food regulation and fair wage legislation). Among their claims on the Wikipedia pages are that Michelle Obama “asked for their help” for her healthy eating campaign and that they exist to encourage responsible food selection by consumers— referring to sources that are actually about MO issuing a warning to them to improve food labels or else.
Another example is the Scientology page which has been locked due to the relentless efforts of Scientologists constantly trying to edit it with misinformation. Maintaining the integrity of the platform is really a tireless service that volunteers of Wikipedia Foundation provide.
For those who may not be able to donate or want to take additional steps to protect the freedom of shared information, consider contributing to an article you’re passionate about. Platforms like Udemy and Coursera offer free courses on how to research and verify information effectively. While I’ve always been a strong advocate for public libraries, it’s clear that Wikipedia is the essential resource when it comes to current and accessible knowledge.
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Donated as well. Fuck Musk.
So I just donated to Wikipedia.
I donated to Wikipedia for the first time because fuck that guy.
Same
I'm kinda in awe how Elon finds every day new ways to be a utter and complete piece of shit.
I'm not, only because I've never once been in awe of any damn thing that piece of shit has ever ~~done~~ stolen credit for, and don't intend to start now.
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Now they're openly admiting that they're against everything that makes the live better for everyone? Has the brainwashing succeeded?
Now they’re openly admiting that they’re against everything that makes the live better for everyone?
always have been
A better life is a "woke" idea.
i don't get what problem you would have about "bias" over wikipedia if you care about the truth and facts.
just kind of exposes what it's really about for musk.
Can somebody take aim on his head finally?
Won't somebody rid us of this meddlesome billionaire?
TBH i think we need Mario for this one
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I’ll donate, once they start blocking corporate and government contributors.
It's hard, however, to deal with people acting as individuals who just happen to be paid by Apartheid Manchild to write or edit articles slanted to his fucked-up worldview.
"Wikipedia is built on the premise that it becomes better when more people of different backgrounds—including political persuasions—source, edit, curate and research content. Our equity goal advances that. The 'Safety & Inclusion' goal (now titled 'Safety & Integrity' in our 2024-2025 plan) is focused on ensuring that people are able to freely access and safely contribute to knowledge on Wikipedia in a changing legal and policy environment globally."
Magoo: RAAAAGGGGEEEEE!!! WHITE CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIANS are the only REAL people!! WE'RE the only people that matter!!
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Crowdsourced information does put a bit of a damper on the whole “history written by the victors” thing.
Fourth most visited site in the world.. he wants to install ads on it and own it.
(and control what it says)
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Elon takes aim and the media are right there to make his job easier. Thank goodness there's reporting on everything he wants.
Well, I hate to admit it, but I've never donated to Wikipedia.
But this just made me set up a recurring donation. Streisand effect sorta, I guess.
Fuck Elon Musk.
Tbf, if it is true, it is kinda ridiculous they spend 29℅ of their budget on DEI nonsense. They should use their donations for keeping up the infrastructure and maybe rewarding high-quality editors. Kinda tells me they are doing very well financially and I'm better off supporting other projects.
Musk can still go fuck himself.
I donate $20 every year, but I also donate again whenever this goof makes headlines going after Wikipedia. Feels good. Fuck you, cunt.
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Guy who owns biased platform claims other platform that has negative views on him is biased. Someone tell Elon that if he donates enough he can have controlling shares of Wiki. He can't, but he doesn't have to know that.
Ah yes, any platform that may contradict his obvious attempt to dominate America through propaganda must be removed.
If you didn't buy a bunch of hard drives on Black Friday, ya probably should've.
Information is about to get restricted. Authoritarianism is coming down the pipes.
Buckle up, buttercup. Encrypt that shit and hang on.
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