[cctalk] Re: Wikipedia (Was: Elliott Algol)

Any "member" desiring to post original research that is not acceptable to Wikipedia might consider the IEEE Engineering and Technology History Wiki, https://ethw.org/Main_Page It's not clear what they mean by a member but it looks like most anyone can join and be a member. In theory they will accept OR, from: https://ethw.org/Create "The ETHW enables its members to record their involvement in technological innovation. Through these articles and First-hand Histories, the ETHW invites and encourages members to share their experiences in developing products and services -- from invention, R&D, design, testing, production and commercialization -- with the world. Ideally these recollections will also include the broader range of experiences that led to members' successes as professionals, including their inspirations, educations, and affiliations. Because of the wiki functionality, the ETHW also enables individuals to contribute their experiences as contributors to a collective First-hand History of a group, such as an R&D lab or design team within a university or corporation." Haven't tried it yet but once the OR is posted to the ETHW is it then an RS for Wikipedia? FWIW I have 8,141 edits on Wikipedia since 2006 with only a very few reversions the most painful having been with {{fact}} litterbugs and vandals. When challenged I usually can find an RS that is accepted. Tom -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Guzis <cclist(a)sydex.com> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 12:17 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: [cctalk] Re: Wikipedia (Was: Elliott Algol) On 2/21/25 11:31, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: I gave up editing on WikiP years ago, although I still occasionally toss them some geetus because I think that the purpose is a noble one, no matter the flaws in execution. I do however, actively support archive.org, where there's no question of "he said" or faulty memory. The big problem for me is searching the thing, but I imagine that will eventually improve with technological advances. Right now, archive.org is our best general defense against having our history disappear down the memory hole. CHM does a good job as well, as things pertain to computing, interviewing seminal personalities before they shift off the mortal coil. --Chuck