Every Wikipedia physics article In need of Attention From Expert ?

In summary, there is a concerning pattern of Wikipedia physics articles being marked as "in need of attention from an expert" due to interference from individuals with personal objections. This is unfortunate but not unexpected in a democratic system like Wikipedia. An alternative platform, scholarpedia.org, is seen as more promising for its technical and useful content for physicists.
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Every Wikipedia physics article "In need of Attention From Expert"?

I've lately realized the sad situation with Wikipedia articles. Nearly every (exaggerated a bit) well-written physics article that covers some non-trivial physics has been tagged "in need of attention from an expert on the field". I'm getting the suspicion that crackpots are at work. They do it because they have all kinds of personal objections to the articles. For a randomly selected example, look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Unified_Theory" for this Wikipedia article, it's even more sad. In the 1st section someone proudly claims that special relativity implies supersymmetry. In the 4th section someone who can't understand the proton decay diagrams complains that the article is overwhelmed by pictures. Then there is a discussion about GUT and religion... No wonder why so many physics articles have been labelled as being in deep trouble and "in need of attention from an expert" by these clueless people!
 
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If this is true it is unfortunate. Not unexpected however, Wikipedia being such a democratic system.

Torquil
 
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I agree that Wikipedia seems to attract to many know-it-all or know-it-better.

This initiative looks far more promising: www.scholarpedia.org . Far more technical, but a lot more useful if you're a physicist.
 

1. What is the purpose of marking a Wikipedia physics article as "In need of Attention From Expert"?

The purpose of marking an article as "In need of Attention From Expert" is to draw the attention of subject matter experts who can provide accurate and reliable information to improve the article's content and credibility.

2. Who can mark a Wikipedia physics article as "In need of Attention From Expert"?

Anyone with a Wikipedia account can mark an article as "In need of Attention From Expert". This includes readers, editors, and subject matter experts who come across an article that may benefit from expert attention.

3. How does marking an article as "In need of Attention From Expert" affect its visibility on Wikipedia?

Marking an article as "In need of Attention From Expert" does not affect its visibility on Wikipedia. The article will still be accessible to all readers and may continue to be edited by other users. However, the tag indicates that the article may contain inaccuracies or incomplete information that needs to be addressed by an expert.

4. What qualifications or expertise are required to provide attention to a Wikipedia physics article marked as "In need of Attention From Expert"?

There are no specific qualifications or expertise required to provide attention to a Wikipedia physics article marked as "In need of Attention From Expert". However, it is recommended that the expert has a strong understanding of the topic and can provide reliable sources and evidence to support any edits or additions to the article.

5. How can I find articles marked as "In need of Attention From Expert" on Wikipedia?

You can find articles marked as "In need of Attention From Expert" by using the search function on Wikipedia. Simply type in the keyword "Expert needed" or "Attention from expert" to see a list of articles that have been marked as needing expert attention. You can also check the category "Articles needing expert attention" to view a comprehensive list of articles across all categories that require expert input.

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