Wikipedia Blackout: Community Reactions

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Wikipedia has implemented a blackout, prompting significant reactions from the Physics Forums community. Users are encouraged to express their opinions on the blackout, which is prominently displayed at the top of Wikipedia pages. This action has sparked discussions about the implications for access to information and the role of Wikipedia in the broader context of knowledge sharing. The community is invited to engage in dialogue regarding the reasons behind the blackout and its potential impact on users.
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Wikipedia blacked out!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

I think the entire PF community might have something to say about/against this!
 
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FizixFreak said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

I think the entire PF community might have something to say about/against this!

Have you not noticed the notice at the top of every page?
 

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