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Wikipedia for Jeeps

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CJ8LVR

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Hey guys, check this out. Just found it. It is like Wikipedia but for Jeeps. The link I gave is for the CJ-8. We need to beef up the info there. I think you can register and add info just like wikipedia. Pretty cool. Could be a valuable tool.
 
Sorry,
I have issues about reference sources that can be changed by just ANYONE, including ME, arbitrarily. While the information may be correct, it also may be INcorrect. Just by being included in a Wiki, it "appears" to be valid. It's similar to forums, including this one, that essentially publish "opinion/information". It may be good info, but on the other hand it may be bogus. I "automatically" doubt the validity of any post that references a "wiki" anything, and most posts that appear here, as well. If it's important to me, I "always" research heavily.

This "wiki" site adds no "beef", just potential "bull"

In my humble opinion.

Paul
 
Well I guess I struck a nerve there. My bad. I see your point. I just thought it was neat. I also thought that by mentioning it here some of you guys who know plenty more than I about Scramblers could submit some useful information to the cause. That was my intent anyway.
 
I saw this over at Jeep Forum and also thought it was neat, however I see Paul's point about info being able to be added or changed by anyone. I think our own FAQ would be more useful as it cannot be edited without passing info through an administrator who could attempt to validate.

Truck
 
How about a link then? Could we do that? I know wikipedia has a place for links as sources etc.
 
PS. I don't think you struck a nerve, just a point. ;)

Truck
 
Jake and all,

I apologize for being a bit strident. You weren't close to a nerve, at all. As a matter of fact, I'm an addicted information junky and as a result highly opinionated about sources that contain fatal flaws (in my opinion).

The internet is a wonderful resource, but in using it, I fall back on one of my favorite quotes from a man I hold in great regard....

"Trust, but verify."

President Ronald Reagan

The most important thing we can do as a group here on the "8", is to feel free, no, encouraged to discuss in detail ANY information brought forth without feeling flamed or insulted, and avoid any personal affronts or insults. it's the only way any of us can really benefit. This is truly one of the best groups I've ever come across, with many valuable opinons and proven talents. I appreciate every one of you and encourage all to critique my posts, regardless of reason.

By the way, in case I don't get another chance, I'd like to wish all of you a joyous and prosperous New Year and may you enjoy God's blessings upon you and your families all year long!!

Paul
 
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I like the idea of the jeepiki. Yeah there are people out there that can jack it up, but there are also people that can really help. I doubt that many people would use this as end all of knowledge ("end all" what the crap is an "end all") but rather a place to start. If the people who know the truth don't fix it then it will always be wrong.
 
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