W9.1 April 29 (Mon)/Wikipedia:List of hoaxes on Wikipedia—CHENG SHIYI
1.Summary This article focuses on the Wikipedia list of pranks, including purpose, definitions, identification methods, and characteristics of pranks. The main points include the following: 1. Purpose and definitions: the purpose of the list is to document known historical hoaxes on Wikipedia, a hoax being defined as an attempt to present false information as fact. 2.Conditions and Criteria: Pranks need to have evaded detection for more than a month or have been discussed in the media to be included in the list. Successful hoaxes usually have characteristics such as a longer article length. 3.Identification methods: Automated classification systems work better at identifying Wikipedia hoaxes by examining article structure and content, looking at mentions in other articles, and analyzing the characteristics of the editor who created the page. 4.Survival of pranks: most pranks are short-lived, but some that pass the initial screening may remain in Wikipedia for longer. 5.Comparison...