Link: How Wikipedia survives while the rest of the internet breaks

On January 20th, 2025, it took hours for a controversial event involving Elon Musk at a rally to be documented on Wikipedia, unlike the typically swift updates Wikipedia is known for.

An editor added information about Musk's gesture, thought to resemble a Nazi salute, that sparked intense online debates regarding its intent.

The robust discussions on Wikipedia mirrored broader social media and press debates, highlighting Wikipedia's role in capturing controversy while adhering to its stringent biographical standards.

Despite an initial removal due to a policy on unflattering content, consensus among editors resulted in the re-adding of the event detailed on Musk’s page.

Musk's critical reaction to his Wikipedia entry further ignited public and media discourse, emphasizing Wikipedia's significant yet controversial position in the digital information landscape.

Wikipedia does not just record history; it's a platform demonstrating significant real-time discussions and decisions on how events are publicly remembered, evidenced by the disagreements and edits surrounding Musk's action.#

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