I want to make one thing clear: While I, and many others, use Wikipedia as a research source, it should never be used as a one stop site for all information. It is vulnerable to Political and Social misinformation, (especially the last few years, with TRUMPIANS trying to dumb down the content.)
It is a valuable tool, and the vast majority of the information provided seems to be a genuine desire to find factual data that can withstand proper scrutiny. However, rogue editors with a specific agenda get through often enough to make it less than 100% accurate. So be careful.
Dear david,
I'm so grateful to be the one who thanks you for the gift of....in support of Wikipedia. I want to take this opportunity to celebrate your generosity and your exceptional willingness to take part in creating a better future for the world.
I founded Wikipedia 20 years ago. Since then, our beloved encyclopedia has grown a lot, through good times and hardships, and today, more than ever, it is serving its true purpose. It helps millions of people study, discover, explore, and research.
Each day, Wikipedia gives readers a new chance to acquire the knowledge that is so rightfully theirs, no matter what their circumstances might be.
You’re the one who makes this possible. Your support allows edits to be made, and articles to reach new readers; it gives our non-profit the means to stay true to its mission, even as Wikipedia has become one of the most visited websites in the world.
We might not get a chance to blow out the candles in person together, but as we celebrate 20 years of Wikipedia throughout the year, know that you are in the heart of everyone here at the Wikimedia Foundation.
Thank you for everything,
Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia Founder
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