http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/weekinreview/29cohen.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1
Wikipedia and New York are not too different after all. This articles compares Wikipedia to any metropolis in the world saying that, like any big city, Wikipedia has many different languages, much diversity, and rules also. For example, people don't vandalize buildings everyday they walk around the city. Vandalism happens but it is rare because of the laws enforced by the police. Just like on Wikipedia, when people vandalize, the "police" correct it within a short amount of time. But above the police and Wikipedian police, most people just have common courtesy.
I think that Wikipedia will soon become an excellent resource. They have covered almost every article in the English Language. They are soon running out of things to write about. The best part about Wikipedia is that it is constantly updated with new and up to date information. Unlike other encyclopedias, such as print ones, Wikipedia can have an article about an event that happened yesterday.
I think that as soon as Wikipedia finishes all the bugs and kinks with the posts and editing, it will become one of the best encyclopedias ever. I, personally, think it is a great resource, and a great starting point for any information you may need. I hope Wikipedia continues to grow and become bigger and better.
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I agree that it can be a great starting point for background information. It's nice too that Wikipedia also often provides links that point to other sources.
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