Contents
- 1 How do you flag a Wikipedia article as biased?
- 2 What happens if you put wrong information on Wikipedia?
- 3 How do I contact Wikipedia by phone?
- 4 Is it illegal to change things on Wikipedia?
- 5 How can I report a problem with Wikipedia?
- 6 How can I change an error in Wikipedia?
- 7 How is every article in Wikipedia subject to review?
How do you flag a Wikipedia article as biased?
The article can simply be biased, expressing viewpoints as facts (see Wikipedia:POV) While each fact mentioned in the article might be presented fairly, the very selection (and omission) of facts can make an article biased.
What happens if you put wrong information on Wikipedia?
But if you persist with vandalism (or you make an account just to vandalize), you may be blocked indefinitely or completely banned from editing Wikipedia, and will be unable to create another account from your IP address. Any pages that you vandalize may get protected, making it harder for others to edit legitimately.
How do I report vandalism Wikipedia?
Most cases of vandalism should be reported to WP:AIV. Cases that are not simple vandalism can be reported to WP:AN/I. WP:LTA may be used for reporting particular vandals who persistently return (e.g. via sockpuppets).
How do I contact Wikipedia by phone?
wikimedia.org , or by phoning +1 415-839-6885 . We also have international contacts, some of whom work for various affiliated organisations and some of whom are editors. Our press room contains more information, along with materials about Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, and other projects it hosts.
Is it illegal to change things on Wikipedia?
Anyone can – it’s open to all and can be modified and edited by anyone. However, Wikipedia’s administrators protect some pages from direct editing if they believe they are regularly subjected to “vandalism” – the addition of abusive language or falsehoods.
How do you report a Wikipedia user?
- Reach consensus on the talk page and then use {{Edit protected}}.
- Learn more by reading the Wikipedia:Protection policy.
- For minor tweaks of the Main Page, make a request on Talk:Main Page.
- To report errors on the Main Page, use Wikipedia:Main Page/Errors.
How can I report a problem with Wikipedia?
Note: to deal with or report problems with a particular user, see Wikipedia:Dispute resolution. In general, Wikipedia responds rapidly to notable recent events, adding or updating information quickly. By contrast, many other encyclopedias cannot author detailed content about recent topics as promptly.
How can I change an error in Wikipedia?
If someone comes across an error while reading Wikipedia, they can immediately and directly change it – by clicking on the Edit tab at the top of the screen, and then by typing away in the edit window that appears.
Is there a central editorial board for Wikipedia?
Wikipedia has no central editorial board. Contributions are made by a large number of volunteers at their own discretion. Edits are not the responsibility of the Wikimedia Foundation (the organisation that hosts the site) nor of its staff and edits will not generally be made in response to an email request.
How is every article in Wikipedia subject to review?
Every article in Wikipedia, even those on the most obscure topics, is subject to review by anyone who can read sources about the topic.