Week 11 –Notability Wikipedia- jiangjiashan（강가삼)

 summary：


Wikipedia's "worth inclusion" is a core criterion for determining whether a topic can have independent entries. Unlike traditional encyclopedias, Wikipedia relies on user-generated content and therefore needs clear rules to prevent the proliferation of low-quality or irrelevant content.According to Wikipedia's official guidelines, a topic must meet one of the following conditions: it must be substantively discussed by reliable third-party sources (such as books, academic papers, or mainstream media) that are not related to the topic itself.  

The topic has sufficient influence in its field (such as award-winning scientists, leading companies, and major events).The source must meet independence (not autobiographical, press release, etc.) and coverage depth (not just mentioned).  The topic needs to exceed the threshold of "triviality," such as ordinary people's daily activities typically not meeting the requirements.


interesting points：


"KFC Mystery Customer" entry: Deleted due to a lack of independent sources but later restored for academic research citations.  "Entry for a Small Town Restaurant": Relying solely on local newspaper reports, it was eventually merged into a regional entry.


Discussion：


Wikipedia's Deletionists advocate for strict standards to prevent article proliferation.  

Inclusionists: It is believed that restrictions should be relaxed to increase knowledge coverage.Which viewpoint do you think is more reasonable?

Comments

  1. 권현지May 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM

    It is ambiguous to select the criteria by which Wikipedia's content should be restricted. In the event of reckless deletion, it is possible that the necessary information will disappear and the scope of the knowledge provided will be reduced. However, if you accept too much information, you can also be concerned about the spread of misinformation. Therefore, we need standards to distinguish between them and discussions among people.

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