Wikipedia is the only ex that constantly begs for money and I actually feel bad for saying no.
Sophiapiax on
The guilt I feel clicking ‘Maybe later’ is heavier than the entire physical set of Encyclopedia Britannica.
Rachealmot on
Me using Wikipedia to pass my finals: 🤝 Me ignoring their donation banners.
otirk on
They already have more than enough money for the next decade by the way. They do not need to ask for donations but do anyway. Sure, Wikipedia is helpful so it’s better than giving it to other corporations but you don’t need to feel bad for not donating.
CBT7commander on
Oh no, the most massive depositary of human knowledge to ever exist asks for small donations to remain independent, free to access, and add free, the horror!
caelmyrixa on
I’ll donate the exact same amount of effort I put into checking their primary sources. So, zero.
Cesalv on
It’s clear you never gave them money, if you did they also send you emails begging for more… don’t know man, but after been used to train nearly every language model, shouldn’t be them the ones paying to wiki?
WildAd6370 on
please donate if you use it, with obvious caveats about checking sources, it really is a helpful resource
KorolEz on
I definitely do give them money once a year. They deserve it
daring_whispers on
Can’t read an article without a guilt trip
RadicalBowler on
I give once a year. it’s one of the few donations i make. I encourage anyone who can to do the same.
nexus763 on
I did the first year I saw them asking. Then le next year I saw how ideology replaced accurate information and decided not to support them anymore.
Oleleplop on
and i give them regularly. They’re great
Shadowlance23 on
If you give them money, they will relentlessly spam you for more.
Bramoments on
And I do. They deserve it
balancedgif on
they don’t freaking need any money.
* they have $296.6 million in reserves + a $169.4 million endowment
* the cost to run their servers is less than $4 million per year
* but they spent $100 million on staff salaries
You’d rather have “Truthwiki” or some other “Grokpedoia” ?
Intelligent-Air8841 on
Open Source projects need to be funded with Tax money.
GigawattSandwich on
Unless you want wikipedia owned and funded by the oligarchy, we need to fund it.
Indigo-Dusk on
You can also buy Wikipedia merch. I got a tiny notebook and a pin from their website.
Life-Theory-5848 on
Wikipedia after I open one tab for a quick fact and end up 27 tabs deep.
ghostpicnic on
This is gonna get downvoted but you all should do some research into the Wikipedia situation. They have more than enough money to keep the site running and it’s likely that there is a certain level of corruption happening with these funds behind the scenes.
There are some good YouTube videos that delve into this topic but my lazy ass can’t be bothered to link them. They’re there if you’re interested in learning more though.
BarristanTheB0ld on
If I had the money I would donate every time. We should do anything in our power to keep them independent
coleto22 on
Wikipedia deserves it.
Lordpresident6 on
And Rohan will answer!
BararTheDragon on
I totally would have if they weren’t guilty of vandalizing articles to fit their ideals
ack4 on
and they will continue to receive it from me
Fun_Inspector_8633 on
They’re one of the few companies I donate to every year. Well worth the money.
karateninjazombie on
I don’t know about any one else, but I get the birthday globe that turns into a disco ball version when tapped. Yes on mobile.
Prime_Twister on
If all the LLM’s even provided just 1% of their budget to donating to Wikipedia for using their website. Wikipedia would never ask for a donation again.
Iamliterallyfood on
I give regularly
M-V-D_256 on
They deserve the money
The last credible source with all the ai today
KeeKyie8 on
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. I will not give you money you greedy pig 🐷 website
West_Ant9379 on
I’ve got that monthly payment set up. It always makes me feel good when I get notified that the payment went through
HAZER_Batz on
In a world where everyone has an agenda and objective facts are hard to come by, Wikipedia is a beacon of truth, and they are the only website I visit I actually want to donate to.
tokyotokyokyokakyoku on
Give them some money then. They deserve it. I do.
uknownix on
I give a couple of dollars every year. Seriously, it’s worth it.
mrgreyeyes_95 on
I periodically give money. They helped me through university. It’s the least I can do.
Prokid5634_YT on
Be among the few people that donate to Wikipedia, one of the only good websites around anymore.
Substantial-Toe826 on
All my support to our beloved Wikipedia
Daimoth on
They’re funded for years at this point. They don’t need the money, they *want* it.
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How about… no.
You give me money
Wikipedia is the only ex that constantly begs for money and I actually feel bad for saying no.
The guilt I feel clicking ‘Maybe later’ is heavier than the entire physical set of Encyclopedia Britannica.
Me using Wikipedia to pass my finals: 🤝 Me ignoring their donation banners.
They already have more than enough money for the next decade by the way. They do not need to ask for donations but do anyway. Sure, Wikipedia is helpful so it’s better than giving it to other corporations but you don’t need to feel bad for not donating.
Oh no, the most massive depositary of human knowledge to ever exist asks for small donations to remain independent, free to access, and add free, the horror!
I’ll donate the exact same amount of effort I put into checking their primary sources. So, zero.
It’s clear you never gave them money, if you did they also send you emails begging for more… don’t know man, but after been used to train nearly every language model, shouldn’t be them the ones paying to wiki?
please donate if you use it, with obvious caveats about checking sources, it really is a helpful resource
I definitely do give them money once a year. They deserve it
Can’t read an article without a guilt trip
I give once a year. it’s one of the few donations i make. I encourage anyone who can to do the same.
I did the first year I saw them asking. Then le next year I saw how ideology replaced accurate information and decided not to support them anymore.
and i give them regularly. They’re great
If you give them money, they will relentlessly spam you for more.
And I do. They deserve it
they don’t freaking need any money.
* they have $296.6 million in reserves + a $169.4 million endowment
* the cost to run their servers is less than $4 million per year
* but they spent $100 million on staff salaries
[https://unherd.com/newsroom/the-next-time-wikipedia-asks-for-a-donation-ignore-it/?edition=us](https://unherd.com/newsroom/the-next-time-wikipedia-asks-for-a-donation-ignore-it/?edition=us)
[https://slate.com/technology/2022/12/wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-donate.html](https://slate.com/technology/2022/12/wikipedia-wikimedia-foundation-donate.html)
They gotta feed baby globe somehow
You’d rather have “Truthwiki” or some other “Grokpedoia” ?
Open Source projects need to be funded with Tax money.
Unless you want wikipedia owned and funded by the oligarchy, we need to fund it.
You can also buy Wikipedia merch. I got a tiny notebook and a pin from their website.
Wikipedia after I open one tab for a quick fact and end up 27 tabs deep.
This is gonna get downvoted but you all should do some research into the Wikipedia situation. They have more than enough money to keep the site running and it’s likely that there is a certain level of corruption happening with these funds behind the scenes.
There are some good YouTube videos that delve into this topic but my lazy ass can’t be bothered to link them. They’re there if you’re interested in learning more though.
If I had the money I would donate every time. We should do anything in our power to keep them independent
Wikipedia deserves it.
And Rohan will answer!
I totally would have if they weren’t guilty of vandalizing articles to fit their ideals
and they will continue to receive it from me
They’re one of the few companies I donate to every year. Well worth the money.
I don’t know about any one else, but I get the birthday globe that turns into a disco ball version when tapped. Yes on mobile.
If all the LLM’s even provided just 1% of their budget to donating to Wikipedia for using their website. Wikipedia would never ask for a donation again.
I give regularly
They deserve the money
The last credible source with all the ai today
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. I will not give you money you greedy pig 🐷 website
I’ve got that monthly payment set up. It always makes me feel good when I get notified that the payment went through
In a world where everyone has an agenda and objective facts are hard to come by, Wikipedia is a beacon of truth, and they are the only website I visit I actually want to donate to.
Give them some money then. They deserve it. I do.
I give a couple of dollars every year. Seriously, it’s worth it.
I periodically give money. They helped me through university. It’s the least I can do.
Be among the few people that donate to Wikipedia, one of the only good websites around anymore.
All my support to our beloved Wikipedia
They’re funded for years at this point. They don’t need the money, they *want* it.
They deserve it way more than ai