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Wikithon focuses on improving Wikipedia's arms trade pages with factual information
Key points
- Volunteers edited Wikipedia pages on the arms industry.
- The wikithon focused on improving factual information.
- Participants were trained in Wikipedia editing standards.
- The event emphasized neutrality, not campaigning.
Wikithon Addresses Arms Industry Information Gap
A recent wikithon in central London brought together two dozen volunteers to edit and improve Wikipedia pages concerning the arms industry. The event, co-founded by Agnes Cameron, aimed to enhance the detail and organization of information available on the online encyclopedia regarding this topic. Participants included both experienced editors and new recruits.
Focus on Specific Arms Industry Subjects
The wikithon targeted specific subjects within the arms industry, such as Palantir, Project Maven, and Nitro-Chem. Cameron noted that Wikipedia pages on the arms industry are often not super-detailed, highlighting the need for more comprehensive and well-organized public information. The initiative originated from fellows of the n-Space programme at Somerset House Studios.
Adherence to Wikipedia's Neutrality Standards
Despite the personal and political interests some editors may have in the subject, the event emphasized strict adherence to Wikipedia's guidelines for neutrality and factual reporting. Cameron stated that the wikithon was not an anti-arms industry campaigning event, but rather focused on providing factual information. Wikipedia's rules prohibit original research and require conclusions to be based on verifiable sources.
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Reporting from
A wikithon in London gathered volunteers to improve the quality and organization of information on Wikipedia related to the arms industry. The initiative aims to provide more detailed and well-sourced content on topics like Palantir and Project Maven, adhering strictly to Wikipedia's neutrality and factual standards.