User:Nowikiwikione

Initial Impression

 * I think that the Wikipedia tutorial was very informative and easy to understand. I appreciate how they kept the material simple so that everyone who wants to become a wikipedian can figure out how with little complication.

Pros and Cons

 * Some pros of Wikipedia is that it is so much more than just an online encyclopedia; it allows everyone who is willing to add their point of view to do so without judgement. I like the openess of the Wikipedia community. However, I do think it is a con that you don't always know if the article you are reading is credible or not. If anyone can write any opinion about any article, I think it may be difficult to discriminate between facts and opinions.

Editing

 * I do think that editing on Wikipedia is fairly easy. I would probably want to double check in the tutorial to make sure I was doing it correctly before I offically did it on a page.

Five Pillars

 * In regards to the Five Pillars of Wikipedia, I completely agree with having a code of conduct. I feel that is what truely seperates this website from others...who sometimes just turn into childish oneline fights. I believe that it is extremely important to remain polite and somewhat sensitive when it comes to others beliefs and opinions. I believe that it is important that Wikipedia remain neutral and that it is a free service provided to all. I have mixed feelings when I think about Wikipedia not having firm rules. I understand their reason to encourage people to be involved; but I'm still struggling with the concept of Wikipedia not being very "official."


 * These are some of the articles I found interesting on Wikipedia

Roman Catholic Church

Wombats

Reincarnation

Jane Austen

Owen and Mzee