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Turkey Purges 4,000 More Officials, and Blocks Wikipedia

The Turkish government expanded its crackdown on dissent and free expression over the weekend, purging nearly 4,000 more public officials, blocking access to Wikipedia and banning television matchmaking shows.

01 May 2017, business.mega.mu

At 15, Wikipedia Is Finally Finding Its Way to the Truth

Today, Wikipedia celebrates its fifteenth birthday. In Internet years, that’s pretty old. But “the encyclopedia that anyone can edit” is different from services like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Though Wikipedia has long been one of Internet’s most popular sites—a force that decimated institutions like the Encyclopedia Britannica—it’s only just reaching maturity.

15 Jan 2016, business.mega.mu

Where Do Wikipedia Donations Go? Outgoing Chief Warns of Potential Corruption

When Wikipedia decided to roll out an aggressive fundraising effort a few years ago, the free encyclopedia came with a remarkably effective battle plan. For the entirety of the campaign, co-founder Jimmy Wales stared visitors down from the top of every page, making you feel guilty every time you viewed an article without paying a dime.

01 Nov 2013, business.mega.mu