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Wikipedia page earlier this year — asking for donations to keep the site up and running — many users in India were left puzzled. The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat
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Explained: Why is Wikipedia asking users for donations?
The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat.
Written By Rahel Philipose , Edited By Explained Desk | Margao |
Updated: August 11, 2020 11:52:08 am
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For millions across the world, Wikipedia is the first stop for answers to some of their most pressing questions.
Since it first went online in 2001, Wikipedia has grown beyond the seemingly boundless online library of information it is today, to leave behind a distinct cultural imprint. For millions across the world, the website is the first stop for answers to some of their most pressing questions.
So when an alarming red and white banner began to appear across the top of every Wikipedia page earlier this year — asking for donations to keep the site up and running — many users in India were left puzzled. The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat.
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“We ask you, humbly: don’t scroll away,” the message, now pinned atop every Wiki page, reads. “We depend on donations from exceptional readers, but fewer than 2% give. If you donate just ?150, or whatever you can…Wikipedia could keep thriving. Thank you.”
Wikipedia’s mission, according to its founders, is to ensure that everyone can share in and access free knowledge. With the website’s recent call for donations, Wikipedia users in India are quickly realising the heavy cost involved in keeping knowledge free.
It helped us in many project works and home works during our childhood. So please donate as much as you can
Wikipedia page earlier this year — asking for donations to keep the site up and running — many users in India were left puzzled. The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat
TOP NEWS
Follow live updates on Coronavirus pandemic
This Kharif season, PMFBY sees sharp fall in farmers covered, sums insured
US President Donald Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near White House
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Explained: Why is Wikipedia asking users for donations?
The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat.
Written By Rahel Philipose , Edited By Explained Desk | Margao |
Updated: August 11, 2020 11:52:08 am
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For millions across the world, Wikipedia is the first stop for answers to some of their most pressing questions.
Since it first went online in 2001, Wikipedia has grown beyond the seemingly boundless online library of information it is today, to leave behind a distinct cultural imprint. For millions across the world, the website is the first stop for answers to some of their most pressing questions.
So when an alarming red and white banner began to appear across the top of every Wikipedia page earlier this year — asking for donations to keep the site up and running — many users in India were left puzzled. The fundraising drive sparked heated debates amongst social media users — some of whom questioned whether one of the world’s most popular websites really needed donations to stay afloat.
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“We ask you, humbly: don’t scroll away,” the message, now pinned atop every Wiki page, reads. “We depend on donations from exceptional readers, but fewer than 2% give. If you donate just ?150, or whatever you can…Wikipedia could keep thriving. Thank you.”
Wikipedia’s mission, according to its founders, is to ensure that everyone can share in and access free knowledge. With the website’s recent call for donations, Wikipedia users in India are quickly realising the heavy cost involved in keeping knowledge free.
It helped us in many project works and home works during our childhood. So please donate as much as you can