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Aha! A fake website, but is that your real name ...? ;-) -----Original Message----- From: A general Library and Information Science list for news and discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jane Faux Sent: 12 June 2007 09:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: dubious website A friend pointed out this example of a fake wikipedia entry which at first glance appears convincing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Hanger65/Upper_Peninsula_War It could be a good way to address the value of multiple sources or the problems with wikipedia and other user-edited sources generally. Jane Faux Liaison Librarian Newman College of Higher Education LEGAL INFORMATION Information contained in this e-mail may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Unless the information is legally exempt, the confidentiality of this e-mail and your reply cannot be guaranteed. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this e-mail & any files transmitted with it are intended for the recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it. If you have received this e-mail in error, you should notify the sender immediately and delete this email. Any unauthorised disclosure of the information contained in this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Tyne Metropolitan College unless explicitly stated otherwise. This e-mail and attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving Tyne Metropolitan College. Tyne Metropolitan College will not be liable for any losses as a result of any viruses being passed on.