Wikipedia reaches 6-million-dollar fundraising target

January 2, 2009 Wikipedia logo

Wikipedia logo. Online encyclopedia Wikipedia announced on Friday that it had attained its fundraising goal of six million dollars, enough to cover operating expenses for the current fiscal year.

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia announced on Friday that it had attained its fundraising goal of six million dollars, enough to cover operating expenses for the current fiscal year.



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  • Bob_Kob - Jan 02, 2009
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    Maybe its time governments start funding wikipedia as it does for libraries.
  • aussiecarter - Jan 03, 2009
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    don't change your winning game
  • NeilFarbstein - Jan 04, 2009
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    Don't give wikipedia a dime! They are a scam and a fraud. They should not be given public or private money until they cease and desist from their repressive practices that restrict free speech.
  • NOM - Jan 04, 2009
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    LOL Neil, that's a funny one.

    Stopping you from spamming your fraudulent research claims isn't anti free speech.
  • Assaad33 - Jan 05, 2009
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    Wikipedia is the Best

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