As a quasi-journalist, Wiki is the first stop to gather preliminary information but never as a final or only stop. And when I'm in a debate with someone and they quote something from there, my head screams "unacceptable!" and I'll try to verify that info elswhere. If I can't, then the opposer to me is less than accurate.
For my side, I try to get 3 different sources away from Wiki before I'll consider using it, which by then makes it kind of moot.
It's like buying wine at Walmart. Might be just as good if cheaper, but just doesn't "feel" right and makes me think "inferior".
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Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.
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