I am a proud donator to Wikipedia. They are very transparent with why they need the money, what will happen if they don't have the money, and they aren't aggressively trying to get people to donate. I have used Wikipedia countless times (LITERALLY countless times) and I hadn't realized just how much I took it for granted until I thought about what I would do if they weren't there.
For those curious why people aren't fans of Wikipedia or just plain curious, this video has a good breakdown of why myself and others have an issue with Wikipedia. Made a year ago by this channel I found a few weeks ago and in my opinion is a great explanation of why they're pretty much destroying themselves. It's their own doing my dudes. Clown World Journalism – A critique of Wikipedia's flawed rules by MentisWave https://youtu.be/5RezztNNdX0?si=sazyjLeV2MSg6Tdi
They make boatloads of money, their rainy day fund is packed and they use a lot of money for political donations and other projects, the begging tactic is so scummy
There are a select few subjects that I am an expert on, that the Wikipedia articles are not only flagrantly wrong on nearly the entire article, but the articles are also locked, that guarantee that I'll never donate 1¢.
I did consider donating at one point, until I visited the talk pages and noticed the trend of almost cabal-like editing. A limited number of editors seem to monopolize editing and delete a lot of other people's edits, especially on pages related to controversial topics and viewpoints- moreover, I have literally visited the sources they cite on controversial pages, and besides them using sometimes questionable sources while claiming neutrality and objectivity, I frequently found stretching and misrepresentation of the source material. Unfortunately, this is enough to stop me from donating to the site, despite Wikipedia being genuinely good for objective, well-established sub-fields in science and math. I now try to avoid Wikipedia entirely- I use Wikiwand if I need to use Wikipedia, but out of guilt and dislike for the editors, I would rather avoid all of it and just go to other encyclopedias or directly to source material.
Wikipedia doesnt run ads. Beyond that, imagine how many pages they have, and that each of those pages requires a server (same as every page on a website), and how much traffic they receive (meaning they need more servers). They dont earn money, and hosting "information others posted" is expensive. Without donations, they cant really uphold their website.
I don't even get upset by Wikipedia needing $$ to stay up, I just wish the American Education system didn't hate it as a source so everytime u learn anything from wikipedia u actually have to deep dive into the sources themself
To those who think they cannot afford to give Wikipedia money: Can you at least then go fix some typos on the site? Just search for a common typo, make sure it isn't a direct quote denoted with "(sic)" and then let the person have it who wrote "atleast" instead of "at least".
If you're unsure about editing an important resource, try it out on your favourite fan wiki.
This is all in good humour, but remember what a valuable, amazing resource Wikipedia is. It's run by an independent non-profit, and it never runs ads outside of its own a few days per year. It makes so much information readily accessible where it would otherwise be obscured behind dense academic reading or simply when the information on a topic, particularly biographical, has not been condensed in a single place.
@christophercarter9582
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
wonderful piece of comedy, thanks for the work
@iAnimate420
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I don't mind ads as long as there's not too many and as long as they're non-intrusive
@pskfry
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
please donate to wikipedia though, i have a rolling 20$ donation every year. i would do more if i could
@boaz08
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Didn't they have some vague reason for not putting ads on their site? Honestly, just take the ads.
@mgnrlty
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
damn bro your channel dead 😢
@JuanThaSilva
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
1:43 I think those helicopters were there conviniently.
@samnelson7428
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
They actually somehow spend $112 million a year, but they have a ton of infastructure.
@samnelson7428
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I keep meaning to try writing a wikipedia article, thanks for the reminder.
@dinospumoni5611
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
wikipedia sucks
@thatsilverline
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
love the video! please make more mythbuster videos!
@user-se8ge7hh5c
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Wonder how hard this video makes Elon Musk
@Shrek2onVHS
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
It’s crazy how you can really tell their brothers
@foxxy-3748
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I am a proud donator to Wikipedia. They are very transparent with why they need the money, what will happen if they don't have the money, and they aren't aggressively trying to get people to donate. I have used Wikipedia countless times (LITERALLY countless times) and I hadn't realized just how much I took it for granted until I thought about what I would do if they weren't there.
@Darklovefly
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
For those curious why people aren't fans of Wikipedia or just plain curious, this video has a good breakdown of why myself and others have an issue with Wikipedia. Made a year ago by this channel I found a few weeks ago and in my opinion is a great explanation of why they're pretty much destroying themselves. It's their own doing my dudes.
Clown World Journalism – A critique of Wikipedia's flawed rules by MentisWave
https://youtu.be/5RezztNNdX0?si=sazyjLeV2MSg6Tdi
@FishyBoi1337
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
donated like $20 a few years ago and been riding that "I've already donated" ever since 😂
@Darklovefly
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Wikipedia honestly deserves to fail
@Darklovefly
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Honestly with how bias their staff are, every time I see their pity party I laugh.
@maxcorrice9499
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
They make boatloads of money, their rainy day fund is packed and they use a lot of money for political donations and other projects, the begging tactic is so scummy
@plyr2
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Bro wtf don't attack Wikipedia
@zet6750
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
funny
@mikedepue
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
There are a select few subjects that I am an expert on, that the Wikipedia articles are not only flagrantly wrong on nearly the entire article, but the articles are also locked, that guarantee that I'll never donate 1¢.
@Rihitu-ji7pi
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Yeah, Wikipedia has plenty of money. They don’t need yours.
@Hopeyfish
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I donated $3 to Wikipedia 5 years ago and I still get emails saying thank you
@Thebubballoo682
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Is this going to be the beginning of a "God's Country" type series on Sven's channel?? 👀🙏
@1.4142
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Seriously though, as a student I owe wikipedia more than anyone else.
@Overcrow03
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Thank goodness we have youtube comments to remind us that this comedy video is just a comedy video and Wikipedia is really in need
@MyUnquenchableThirst
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I’ll toot my own horn here lol. I give $2 every month. If that website stays ad free, I’ll happily keep paying.
@MR-backup
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
" It's just info other people put on, you just pay for the servers?"
" shut up "
@mattmattmatt2683
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
"Ope."
@abhijitkurse53
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I did consider donating at one point, until I visited the talk pages and noticed the trend of almost cabal-like editing. A limited number of editors seem to monopolize editing and delete a lot of other people's edits, especially on pages related to controversial topics and viewpoints- moreover, I have literally visited the sources they cite on controversial pages, and besides them using sometimes questionable sources while claiming neutrality and objectivity, I frequently found stretching and misrepresentation of the source material. Unfortunately, this is enough to stop me from donating to the site, despite Wikipedia being genuinely good for objective, well-established sub-fields in science and math. I now try to avoid Wikipedia entirely- I use Wikiwand if I need to use Wikipedia, but out of guilt and dislike for the editors, I would rather avoid all of it and just go to other encyclopedias or directly to source material.
@Im_Behind_You
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Oh yeah, they're JUST paying for the servers. It's so easy and free to do that
@SteFun009
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
The Outro hits differently since there is a music video about it
@coloredfoxx
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
You forgot the part where you donate and they immediately ask you again.
@nikitafeoktistov8029
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Wikipedia doesnt run ads. Beyond that, imagine how many pages they have, and that each of those pages requires a server (same as every page on a website), and how much traffic they receive (meaning they need more servers). They dont earn money, and hosting "information others posted" is expensive. Without donations, they cant really uphold their website.
@hdskittles
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I don't even get upset by Wikipedia needing $$ to stay up, I just wish the American Education system didn't hate it as a source so everytime u learn anything from wikipedia u actually have to deep dive into the sources themself
@Tudsamfa
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
To those who think they cannot afford to give Wikipedia money: Can you at least then go fix some typos on the site? Just search for a common typo, make sure it isn't a direct quote denoted with "(sic)" and then let the person have it who wrote "atleast" instead of "at least".
If you're unsure about editing an important resource, try it out on your favourite fan wiki.
@baylithe
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I love when Gus and Sven both have a video come out
@madhatte73
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
I just throw down a buck every time I use PayPal so it's no problem to ignore the ads when they come around
@carstenpfundt
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Donate to Wikipedia
@lynndavis9430
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
can you tour in michigan i will give you 2 dollars
@JonDot
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
Who else did the right thing and donated though?
@monalisa-bs4zs
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
This is how i feel about 100% of the things i see on screens.
@Mirtual
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
"you're just paying for the servers" is wild. What is the point of rhis video lol
@adamdevmedia
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
the 3rd grade energy is so strong in him
@hyperfeen
April 19, 2024 at 2:54 am
This is all in good humour, but remember what a valuable, amazing resource Wikipedia is. It's run by an independent non-profit, and it never runs ads outside of its own a few days per year. It makes so much information readily accessible where it would otherwise be obscured behind dense academic reading or simply when the information on a topic, particularly biographical, has not been condensed in a single place.