Wikipedia is a great resource. However, recent complaints about inaccuracy and lies have damaged Wikipedia’s credibility.

WikiScanner is a new site that tracks edits made on Wikipedia. You can see where the edits originated.  WikiScanner unearths editors using corporate IP blocks to cross reference Wikipedia’s records.

There are some big surprises here, and some not-so-big surprises. Companies tend to self-edit their pages to protect their brand. Reporters also “anonymously” made updates.  For instance, The New York Times was the “source” for modifying George Bush’s page with the name “Jerk”; the CIA has modified multiple pages; and more!

You can search for info by company name, Wikipedia URL and IP address. Find out who is behind the changes at: http://wikiscanner.virgil.gr/

Chuck Sullivan