Forum:Google Knol to replace Wikipedia
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[edit] Summary
Google is currently testing a new product that will be a competitor to wikipedia. Users will be able to create articles and other users will be able to comment, review or even edit them. The worry is that for many search topics wikipedia appears at he top of the search results. if Knol articles replace them then that will remove a lot of potential contributors.
[edit] Key Facts
- google will pay experts for their contributions.
- their is a strong reaction that this is a step too far.