Wikipedia's new plea for donations stirs skepticism »
Posted By socialcontentmixer 11 months, 3 weeks ago in Science & TechnologyRegular visitors of Wikipedia have become so familiar with the standard fund raising banner at the top of the page that they've practically become blind to it, but Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has mixed things up by replacing it recently with a personal appeal has triggered renewed discussion about the site and its ability to sustain itself without advertising, while many remain skeptical about the severity of the situation.
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