The billionaire has become one of the most prominent supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.
  • Smoogs@lemmy.world
    13·
    3 hours ago

    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.

  • AlDente@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    16·
    23 minutes ago

    I donated to Wikipedia once before, but never again. Their endowment has grown to a level where they should be completely self-sustained. However, spending is out of control.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Guy_Macon/Wikipedia_has_Cancer

    Edit: I’m glad Wikipedia exists, but to say they are hurting for more cash is completely false. Even according to their own financial disclosures, web hosting expenses have stabilized under $4-million a year (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation). As contributions continue to grow, it is spent on higher salaries for executives. The CEO made $789k in 2021, all while content is created by volunteers.

      • AlDente@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        12·
        14 minutes ago

        My post has nothing to do with wokeness or whatever Musk is ranting about. The guy who wrote the essay I linked, originally posted it in 2017 and has been keeping it updated. This abuse of spending is not a new topic. But sure, keep donating so the executives can take home more pay.

    • Aslanta@lemmy.world
      2·
      42 minutes ago

      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 Restraint Association (the lobbying groups who are responsible for suppressing ultra-processed food regulation 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.

  • buddascrayon@lemmy.world
    15·
    4 hours ago

    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.

    • Aslanta@lemmy.world
      2·
      40 minutes ago

      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.

  • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    4·
    3 hours ago

    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.

  • MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml
    13·
    8 hours ago

    Now they’re openly admiting that they’re against everything that makes the live better for everyone? Has the brainwashing succeesed?

  • GHiLA@sh.itjust.works
    131·
    17 hours ago

    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.

  • b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    15·
    20 hours ago

    This parasite is doing his best to lead humanity further down the path of annihilation. He needs to go.

  • cheeseburger@lemmy.ca
    21·
    22 hours ago

    I donate $20 every year, but I also donate again whenever this goof makes headlines going after Wikipedia. Feels good. Fuck you, cunt.

    • orcrist@lemm.ee
      5·
      17 hours ago

      This too is greed. Wikipedia is too accurate, and he doesn’t want the truth to be remembered.

    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      42·
      1 day ago

      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.