Wikipedia is swimming in money–why is it begging people to donate?

Re:Wikipedia is swimming in money–why is it begging people t... by jonahbenton on Monday May 31, 2021 @02:02AM (#27340694)

I'm sorry, but your worldview is completely out of line with reality.

The banner IS genuine.

Non-profit funding IS scarce.

Funding streams are fickle and Wikipedia has none of the monopolistic advantages that keep Apple and Google and FB and MSFT owners vastly vastly richer than any Wikipedia staff will ever be.

By volunteering you ARE doing something so much more valuable than any post to any for profit social media platform, INCLUDING this one.

The reason you think "intentions" are "honest"? Advertising.

Please revisit your assumptions.

Best wishes, sincerely. Cheers.

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Re:Wikipedia is swimming in money–why is it begging people t... by busymom0 on Monday May 31, 2021 @05:33AM (#27342146)

Their banner says:

> “This Thursday Wikipedia really needs you. This is the 10th appeal we’ve shown you. 98% of our readers don’t give; they look the other way … We ask you, humbly, don’t scroll away.”

You think "really needs you" IS genuine?

And what does "volunteering" have to do with the question being raised in the article or by the OP you are responding to?

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