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Sure, they're far from perfect. I don't mind if build a nice big contingency fund or even become personally wealthy -- but I think it makes a difference that greed isn't the central organizing principle.



Its closer to its a scam than its far from perfect


Do we have a massive, free, encyclopedia? Yes? Then it isn’t a scam.


Needs competition. Another 'pedia or two would be healthy, and perhaps enlightening.


Yeah. Does H2G2 count?


Wikipedia entry[1] of h2g2 (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition)[2]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H2g2

[2] https://www.h2g2.com/


They are not the ones writing the content. So yes, it's a scam. They are making money on free contributors.




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