World's foremost WP & WMF critics Options Rating

[thekohser]

Note that there are two questions in this poll. One about critics of Wikipedia, and the other about critics of the Wikimedia Foundation.

Note that "foremost" could be described as the "most famous person" who criticizes Wikipedia or the Wikimedia Foundation. Or, "foremost" could be described as the "most dedicated critic", regardless of fame. Or, it could easily be described as the "most effective or influential critic". How you choose is up to you.

The voting will remain open until the end of Sunday, April 3, 2001.

[powercorrupts]

Isn't using the qualifier "best of this group" perhaps a little better than asking for the "World's foremost"? Surely that would be the only way most people can honestly vote, the world being a big place and not quite yet 100% internet/Wikipedia friendly, alas. Some links and tips would be useful at least, followed by the 'vote' at the end of the digestion period. We all know Gregory Kohs of course, but to vote for the bestest 'in the world' you have to have knowledge of the whole field surely.

Unfortunately I think many new people to WR could think this poll is tongue in cheek. (though regulars will know it is serious of course).

[thekohser]

Isn't using the qualifier "best of this group" perhaps a little better than asking for the "World's foremost"? Surely that would be the only way most people can honestly vote, the world being a big place and not quite yet 100% internet/Wikipedia friendly, alas. Some links and tips would be useful at least, followed by the 'vote' at the end of the digestion period. We all know Gregory Kohs of course, but to vote for the bestest 'in the world' you have to have knowledge of the whole field surely.

Unfortunately I think many new people to WR could think this poll is tongue in cheek. (though regulars will know it is serious of course).

I disagree with just about every trifling comment you just made. Why do you need "links and tips"? The whole Internet is out there, waiting to answer any of the questions you might have about any of these leading critics. If you feel that a particularly strong candidate was left out of the mix, open your mouth. Man, you are annoying, Mike.