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'''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]]''' is a free, editable on-line general-purpose encyclopedia using [[Wikipedia:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] software. [[WikiFur]] uses the same software, but covers topics relevant to the [[furry]] community, including topics of general interest if they have aspects of furry interest not covered by general-interest sources such as Wikipedia.  
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[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]] is a [[W:free-content|free-content]] non-profit [[W:online encyclopedia|online encyclopedia]] using [[W:MediaWiki|MediaWiki software]], written, edited and maintained by a community of volunteers, collectively known as [[W:Wikipedian|Wikipedians]], through [[W:open collaboration|open collaboration]] and the use of the [[W:wiki|wiki]]-based editing system MediaWiki.  
  
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When it comes to furry fandom, the most developed project is the English Wikipedia, with around 100 articles on related topics as of 2010. Editing is loosely organized by [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:WikiProject Furry|WikiProject Furry]]. Quality has improved over time (with [http://toolserver.org/~enwp10/bin/list2.fcgi?run=yes&projecta=Furry&quality=GA-Class a few] "[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Good articles|good articles]]"), but still suffers from limited participation.
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== History ==
  
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The English Wikipedia can be a hostile environment for furry editors; topics of questionable notability outside the fandom (what some editors consider ''furrycruft'') risk deletion even if accurate and fully cited, due to the project's position on what are reliable sources and suitable topics.
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Founded by [[W:Jimmy Wales|Jimmy Wales]] and [[W:Larry Sanger|Larry Sanger]] on January 15, 2001, it is hosted by the [[W:Wikimedia Foundation|Wikimedia Foundation]], an [[W:501(c)(3) organization|American nonprofit organization]] that employed a staff of over 700 people by October 2023.
  
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Wikipedia also has articles on furry fandom in a wide variety of other languages; however - like WikiFur's own language projects - they are of varying quality and may not be actively maintained.
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== Overview ==
  
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Wikipedia is the largest and most-read [[W:reference work|reference work]] in history. It consistently ranks as one of the 10 most popular websites in the world, and as of 2024, it is ranked the 5th [[W:List of most-visited websites|most visited website]] on the Internet by [[W:Semrush|Semrush]].<ref>[https://explodingtopics.com/blog/most-visited-websites ''Most Visited Websites In The World (February 2024)''] article on [ Exploding Topics]. Retrieved February 8, 2024.</ref>
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The fundamental principles of the Wikipedia community are embodied in the "'''Five pillars'''", while the detailed editorial principles are expressed in numerous policies and guidelines intended to appropriately shape content. The five pillars are:
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* Wikipedia is an [[W:Encyclopedia|encyclopedia]].
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* Wikipedia is written from a [[W:Neutrality (philosophy)|neutral point of view]] ('''NPOV''').
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* Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute.
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* Wikipedia's editors should treat each other with respect and civility.
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* Wikipedia has no firm rules.
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== Wikipedia and furry ==
 
[[File:Furry infultration!.png|frame|Wikipedia front page displaying a furry topic]]
 
[[File:Furry infultration!.png|frame|Wikipedia front page displaying a furry topic]]
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Wikipedia hosts a large amount of [[furry related]] articles and it also has articles about the [[furry fandom]] in a wide variety of other languages; however - like the [[Wiki|furry wiki]] [[WikiFur]]'s own language projects - they are of varying quality and may not be actively maintained (For more about the differences between Wikipedia and WikiFur, see: [[WikiFur:What WikiFur is not#WikiFur is not Wikipedia|''WikiFur is not Wikipedia'']]).
  
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For more about the differences between Wikipedia and WikiFur, see: [[WikiFur:What WikiFur is not#WikiFur is not Wikipedia|WikiFur is not Wikipedia]].
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WikiFur uses the same software as Wikipedia but mostly covers topics relevant to the [[furry community]], including topics of general interest if they have aspects of [[furry interest]] not covered by general-interest sources such as Wikipedia.
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When it comes to furry fandom, the most developed project is the English Wikipedia, with around 23,018 articles on related topics as of 2024. Editing is loosely organized by [[W:Wikipedia:WikiProject Furry|WikiProject Furry]]. Quality has improved over time (with [http://toolserver.org/~enwp10/bin/list2.fcgi?run=yes&projecta=Furry&quality=GA-Class a few] "[[W:Wikipedia:Good articles|good articles]]"), but still suffers from limited participation.
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The English Wikipedia can be a hostile environment for [[furry editor]]s; topics of questionable notability outside the [[fandom]] (what some editors consider ''[[furrycruft]]''){{clarify}} risk deletion even if accurate and fully cited, due to the project's position on what are reliable sources and suitable topics.
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== References ==
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* [[Wikipedia:Furry fandom|Furry fandom]], the [[Wikipedia:Portal:Furry|Furry portal]] and [[Wikipedia:Category:Furry fandom|Category:Furry fandom]] on Wikipedia
 
  
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* [[W:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]] on Wikipedia
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== External links ==
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* [https://www.wikipedia.org Wikipedia.org] - Wikipedia's official website
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* [https://www.facebook.com/wikipedia/ Wikipedia] on [[Facebook]]
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* [https://twitter.com/wikipedia Wikipedia] on [[X (social media)|X]]
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* [https://www.instagram.com/wikipedia/ Wikipedia] on [[Instagram]]
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Latest revision as of 05:32, 9 February 2024

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Wikipedia is a free-content non-profit online encyclopedia using MediaWiki software, written, edited and maintained by a community of volunteers, collectively known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and the use of the wiki-based editing system MediaWiki.

History[edit]

Founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001, it is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, an American nonprofit organization that employed a staff of over 700 people by October 2023.

Overview[edit]

Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history. It consistently ranks as one of the 10 most popular websites in the world, and as of 2024, it is ranked the 5th most visited website on the Internet by Semrush.[1]

The fundamental principles of the Wikipedia community are embodied in the "Five pillars", while the detailed editorial principles are expressed in numerous policies and guidelines intended to appropriately shape content. The five pillars are:

  • Wikipedia is an encyclopedia.
  • Wikipedia is written from a neutral point of view (NPOV).
  • Wikipedia is free content that anyone can use, edit, and distribute.
  • Wikipedia's editors should treat each other with respect and civility.
  • Wikipedia has no firm rules.

Wikipedia and furry[edit]

Wikipedia front page displaying a furry topic

Wikipedia hosts a large amount of furry related articles and it also has articles about the furry fandom in a wide variety of other languages; however - like the furry wiki WikiFur's own language projects - they are of varying quality and may not be actively maintained (For more about the differences between Wikipedia and WikiFur, see: WikiFur is not Wikipedia).

WikiFur uses the same software as Wikipedia but mostly covers topics relevant to the furry community, including topics of general interest if they have aspects of furry interest not covered by general-interest sources such as Wikipedia.

When it comes to furry fandom, the most developed project is the English Wikipedia, with around 23,018 articles on related topics as of 2024. Editing is loosely organized by WikiProject Furry. Quality has improved over time (with a few "good articles"), but still suffers from limited participation.

The English Wikipedia can be a hostile environment for furry editors; topics of questionable notability outside the fandom (what some editors consider furrycruft)[clarify] risk deletion even if accurate and fully cited, due to the project's position on what are reliable sources and suitable topics.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Most Visited Websites In The World (February 2024) article on [ Exploding Topics]. Retrieved February 8, 2024.

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

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