Wikipedia Lovers

Yeah I don't know about you, but I am like a super wiki user(not an addict though). I use it for a lot of my research, and I help my siblings with research by using it to. Well, I am writing a note of warning to anyone else who uses Wikipedia.

There is pornography on wikipedia. Now I'm not saying to go and boycott Wikipedia, because it is one of my favorite sites and has so much information it's not even funny. I do a lot of theological research on it as well, yet we need to be careful of the dangers that are there.

Today, I was looking up some information on drone honey bees for my sister. Well, do you know how many different terms that will come up with especially if you are looking for any information on mating? Now for some people this is a no-brainer, and yet I think everybody needs a reminder to be careful. I'll put it as simply as I can: there are depictions, descriptions, sketches, and diagrams that the main-stream considers "educational", but in reality these are pornographic.

Now, porn can be found anywhere if you look for it, but Wikipedia is a site that is normally not black-listed but has pages and pages of content that could be dangerous.

Tips to avoid problems:
-Use discretion, if something looks curious-it probably is.
-Use proper search terms(don't include words that could have double meanings).
-Use the library(yeah it's old-fashioned, but librarians can often help you find
information within minutes; AND make sure it's age-appropriate)
-Look for alternatives. If you do find a good page on Wikipedia, look at the sources.
Often these sources can be just as helpful.
-Guard your heart; if there is something questionable-don't use it. Chances are:
-There will be something worse.
-Bad content can be well hidden.

I haven't searched this site extensively, but it's goals seem to be to keep the site free of foul language, and sexual topics. http://www.conservapedia.com/Main_Page

If you have any alternatives please post them!