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'''SourceWatch''' is a free ''encyclopedia of propaganda'' that is being written collaboratively on this web site. It catalogues descriptions of PR firms, activist groups and government agencies as well as the criticisms that are made of these groups from different perspectives. You may not agree with all of the criticisms, and if you think something that appears here is unfair, you can fix it! The site is a [[w:WikiWiki|WikiWiki]], meaning that anyone, including you, can edit any article right now by clicking on the ''edit this page'' link that appears in every article in SourceWatch...
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'''SourceWatch''' is a free ''encyclopedia of people, issues, and groups shaping the public agenda'' that is being written collaboratively on this web site. It catalogues descriptions and details of PR firms, activist groups and government agencies as well as the criticisms that are made of these groups from different perspectives. You may not agree with all of the criticisms, and if you think something that appears here is unfair, you can fix it! The site is a [[w:WikiWiki|WikiWiki]], meaning that anyone, including you, can edit any article right now by clicking on the ''edit this page'' link that appears in every article in SourceWatch...
  
 
The project was started in January 15, 2003, and we are already working on {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} [[w:Wikipedia:What is an article|articles]]. As more and more people edit the articles, they improve in quality all the time.
 
The project was started in January 15, 2003, and we are already working on {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} [[w:Wikipedia:What is an article|articles]]. As more and more people edit the articles, they improve in quality all the time.
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*[[SourceWatch:FAQ|Frequently asked questions]].
 
*[[SourceWatch:FAQ|Frequently asked questions]].
  
== Exploring SourceWatch ==
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== Exploring ==
 
*[[Special:Recentchanges|Recent changes]]. See the articles that SourceWatch contributors are working on.
 
*[[Special:Recentchanges|Recent changes]]. See the articles that SourceWatch contributors are working on.
 
*[[Special:Randompage|Random article]].
 
*[[Special:Randompage|Random article]].
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*[[SourceWatch:Requested articles|Request an article or information]].
 
*[[SourceWatch:Requested articles|Request an article or information]].
  
== Contributing to SourceWatch ==
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== Contributing ==
  
 
*[[SourceWatch:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome, newcomers]].  New contributors start here!
 
*[[SourceWatch:Welcome, newcomers|Welcome, newcomers]].  New contributors start here!
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*[[SourceWatch:Help|Help page]].  Help on editing articles, and more...
 
*[[SourceWatch:Help|Help page]].  Help on editing articles, and more...
  
== Events and Statistics ==
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== News ==
As of July 3, 2004, SourceWatch is [http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BiggestWiki the world's 14th biggest wiki website] by mere article count.
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* July 3, 2004: SourceWatch is [http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?BiggestWiki the world's 14th biggest wiki website] by mere article count.

Revision as of 18:34, 17 September 2004

SourceWatch is a free encyclopedia of people, issues, and groups shaping the public agenda that is being written collaboratively on this web site. It catalogues descriptions and details of PR firms, activist groups and government agencies as well as the criticisms that are made of these groups from different perspectives. You may not agree with all of the criticisms, and if you think something that appears here is unfair, you can fix it! The site is a WikiWiki, meaning that anyone, including you, can edit any article right now by clicking on the edit this page link that appears in every article in SourceWatch...

The project was started in January 15, 2003, and we are already working on 68,584 articles. As more and more people edit the articles, they improve in quality all the time.

All of our articles are covered by the GNU Free Documentation License, to ensure that they can remain freely available forever. We hope you will enjoy using and contributing to this valuable free resource.

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News