Posts Tagged ‘wikipedia’

5
Jan
by Kuldeep IN Thoughts | Add Comment | 1,344 views

Does Wikipedia really need money?

I guess I am not the only one who feels the same way. I was just going through the Wikipedia Financial today on their page. What I saw there made me look into this matter in much greater detail. Wikimedia spent almost $3500, 000 in recruiting and wages in the financial year 2009-2010. And it grew to almost $6000, 000 in the financial year 2010-2011. I was just wondering isn’t that too much for 50 employees of Wikimedia. I am now confused as in what is actually a non-profit organization. I mean apart from running your websites do you also need money to run the show? Posting a conversation excerpt that I found in a forum.

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20
Jan
by Kuldeep IN Thoughts | 12 Comments | 1,478 views

Shame on Wikipedia

Yeah, I was wondering every damn person on this earth is trying to help Haitians in every possible way. Every government, company and celebrity is trying to help Haitians.  People who did not even think about donating ever are doing it. And While I was thinking what else could be done, I stumbled upon  Wikipedia website. And imagine.. the page which Wikipedia had setup some time ago for donation is gone. That means they could arrange those 6 million $. Yes they did, reports Business insider and other websites as well.

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