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In any long-term contest between the precedents set by reality and a contradictory position found in Wikipedia, the typical verdict is "Reality Wins Again". Hence, to avoid a lengthy, protracted struggle fighting uphill against an avalanche of opposing forces, the easiest option would be to change Wikipedia, sooner, to match reality.
Some examples:
There are numerous other cases where Wikipedia attempted to enforce an unreal position, even penalizing dissenting users, only to find, long-term, how Reality won the debate, and Wikipedia was changed to align with real-world concepts.
This is an
essay. It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of
Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been
thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints. |
In any long-term contest between the precedents set by reality and a contradictory position found in Wikipedia, the typical verdict is "Reality Wins Again". Hence, to avoid a lengthy, protracted struggle fighting uphill against an avalanche of opposing forces, the easiest option would be to change Wikipedia, sooner, to match reality.
Some examples:
There are numerous other cases where Wikipedia attempted to enforce an unreal position, even penalizing dissenting users, only to find, long-term, how Reality won the debate, and Wikipedia was changed to align with real-world concepts.