W9.1 April 29 (Mon)-- WANG YUERONG

 The first material

Summary

This Wikipedia page introduces a list of pranks on Wikipedia itself, including documented instances of historical pranks. It emphasizes that a prank is defined as intentionally presenting false information deceptively as fact, distinct from defamation and deliberate vandalism. Pranks may evade detection for over a month or be listed after being discussed by reliable media sources. The article also mentions categories of pranks, including admitted pranks, carefully crafted hoaxes, and pranks resulting from the disruptive patterns of contributors. Furthermore, it notes that successful pranks typically receive less traffic each day but may survive longer on Wikipedia, and long-standing successful pranks may include some "wiki-like" markings and fewer links. The article also mentions cases of false statements being added to other genuine pages, which could be the result of errors or made in good faith rather than being pranks.

Interesting Points

The article proposes a classification system for pranks, encompassing various types of pranks ranging from explicitly admitted pranks to those resulting from the disruptive patterns of contributors. This classification provides readers with an understanding of the diversity of pranks.

Discussion points

The instances of adding false statements to other genuine pages illustrate what? Are these false statements added accidentally or intentionally? How to prevent similar situations from happening again?


The second material

Summary

This article provides a detailed overview of Wikipedia's citations and influence in popular culture. From comedy shows to music, webcomics, and politics, Wikipedia serves as a knowledge platform and reference source, exerting a wide-ranging impact and application across various domains. In "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert coined the term "wikiality," defining Wikipedia as "truth by consensus," and satirizing the construction and perception of information. Additionally, the article mentions other references and instances, such as the Wikipedia monument in Poland, references in music compositions, and applications in politics and humor. Wikipedia's citations in culture not only reflect its influence as a knowledge platform but also demonstrate shifts in people's cognition and attitudes towards the construction and utilization of information.

Interesting Points

Colbert described Wikipedia as "truth by consensus," which is a humorous satire on information construction and cognition. He pointed out that if enough people agree on a fact, it becomes "reality," implying the subjectivity and relativity of information.

Discussion points

The article mentions the editing event regarding the elephant page, which led to restrictions on editing permissions on Wikipedia. How do you think the balance between free editing and information accuracy should be maintained on open editing platforms? Are there better methods to manage similar events?

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