Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not/Outtakes
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This page contains material which is kept because it is considered humorous. It is not intended, nor should it be used, for any remotely serious purpose. |
Since Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not was first written, a number of proposed additions never made it in. These are outtakes from the official policy, and while most of them are true, none of them should be considered official policy.
Warning: Read at your own risk.
[edit] What Wikipedia is not, according to the Blogosphere
It's really amazing to learn the things that Wikipedia is not...
- Wikipedia is not Wiki
- Wikipedia is not a revolution
- Wikipedia Is Not the Lovefest We Thought
- Wikipedia is not a viral marketing tool
- Wikipedia is not a load of old cobblers
- Wikipedia is Not the Next Google, and furthermore, Wikipedia is not all powerful over Google
- Wikipedia is not the answer
- Wikipedia is not an epistemology silver bullet
- Wikipedia is not alone
- Wikipedia is not an atomistic universe of monkeys each at its own typewriter
- Wikipedia is not just one more new gizmo arriving on the scene
- Wikipedia is not the truth!
- Wikipedia is not so human
- Wikipedia is not doomed
[edit] Wikipedia is not your mom
sorry, couldn't resist
[edit] Wikipedia is not a urinal
Hey, you! Do that stuff over there, or there.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a sock
I mean, does it smell bad? No! Then it's not a sock!
[edit] W1k1p3d14 i5 n07 a p14c3 4 l3375p33K!!!
if U y00z l3375p33k heer, u wil get Pwn3d.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a graveyard
So don't put dead bodies in here.
[edit] Wikipedia does not bite
OW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to get drunk
Awwww, man. That's no fair.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a swimming pool
Cannonball!!!! Aww, crap! I broke my computer.
[edit] Wikipedia is not your great aunt Agnes
Thank God!
[edit] Wikipedia is not your husband/wife
Need I explain more?
[edit] Wikipedia is not communism
Despite the assertions of many a vandal, Wikipedia is not, in fact, communism. Jimbo Wales is not really Che Guevara or Emma Goldman, Larry Sanger is not Trotsky, and Wikipedia was not founded in a bloody and violent armed revolution against Encyclopædia Brittanica imperialism. Furthermore, no matter what anyone will tell you, Wikipedia is not owned in common by the workers. Wikipedia belongs to the world. From each according to his/her convenience and addiction, to each according to his/her bandwidth (as long as the site is still up).
[edit] Wikipedia is not David Hasselhoff
It is true that Wikipedia is far more popular in Germany than in its native United States. It is true that Wikipedia is often surrounded by attractive women in bikinis. And it is true that Wikipedia has more "cool" and "sex appeal" than any other 1980's TV star. Despite these similarities, however, Wikipedia is not David Hasselhoff.
[edit] Wikipedia is not the Second Coming
Wikipedia is bigger than Jesus. [1] Wikipedia is even bigger than the Beatles![2] Hell, it's even bigger than me.[3] But only just. Wikipedia is even making a run at porn.[4] Where will this end?
[edit] Wikipedia is not a cabal
Wikipedia is only run by a cabal. Of thousands. But don't worry—you, too, can join the cabal by making a history of constructive, high-quality edits. That, and learn the secret password. (It's "BANANAS.")
[edit] Wikipedia is not a site opposing random and trivial fictional stuff
On the contrary. Wikibooks and Wikia were created for a reason.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to masturbate
Wikipedia is not a porn site or any other place to masturbate. Every masturbation or "varied sex" infobox has been deleted. See {{User varied sex}}.
While Wikipedia is not pr0n, it is also not not pr0n. If that makes any sense.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place for perky people
^_^ =3 :D ;D =) ;-) =^_^= ^^ >_> :) :P
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place for well-written articles on pokémon
One of our best articles actually is about a Pokémon!
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to find The Truth
The Truth is out there . . . wait, sorry, I mean out there. Really. I mean it. Turn off the computer and go outside now. You have had enough for one day.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to boost one's ego
Perhaps this one should be officially added, now that the edit count tools are whack, and considering that the vast majority of editors are non-notable individuals.
[edit] Wikipedia is not an MMORPG
Granted, we have edit counts for levels (but not to the extent of Everything 2); edit distribution and othat stats; administrators, arbitrators, vandals, and so on for classes; sockpuppets for using "summons" on a hacked character; over 1.3 million players; over 1,130,000 locations (including 900+ Featured towns and cities), pubs (talk pages); quest rewards (barnstars); boss battles (FAC); class change trials (RFA), and battle arenas (AIV).
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to tell really filthy but totally funny jokes
I told you it wasn't.
[edit] Wikipedia is not Pokemon Yellow
Once you get 8 Good Article badges, you won't be going to fight the Elite Four (Raul, Jimbo, Curps, and SimonP).
[edit] Wikipediä ist nicht nur für Deutsche
Wikipediä ist für die Welt. Ja, die Deutschewikipediä ist more popular than die Englishwikipediä, Ja, Deutschland hat die only Printedwikipediäeditiön in die Welt. Ja, Wikipediä supports Ünicöde, allowing für Lötsöfümläuts. Ja, Jimbo Wäles ist der Übermensch prophesied by Deutschphilözopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Und finally, ja, Wikipediä ist pronounced mit einem "V-soünd" as you call it in Englisch. Nonetheless, Wikipediä ist nicht nur für Deutsche!
[edit] Wikipedia is not a kitten
Though sometimes cute and cuddly, Wikipedia is not a kitten. Please do not stroke it lovingly.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a sexual lubricant
No explanation needed.
[edit] Wikipedia is not just for Christmas
It is for life. Don't let the kids sit on it or pull it by the tail.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a giant, blue and green striped, pink and purple polkadotted, odorous, pizza-covered, telephone-eating, leiderhosen-wearing, republican, bloodstained homicidal maniac named Bob
Definitely no explanation needed.
[edit] Wikipedia is not Wikipedia
Psych!
[edit] Wikipedia is not a spoon
But you can still eat soup with it, although it might be wise to invest in a new computer.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a duck
I said, Wikipedia is not a duck.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to post half-finished sentences
Half-finished articles are fine, but please at least complete your sente
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place for an argument
Yes it is. No it's not. Yes it is. No it's not.
"That's not an argument, that's just a contradiction!"
No it's not.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place for vandalism
You said: "I think you are being anal retentive and a hardass, i see how the comments on the talk page of that are unconstrucitve but it was a joke and i thought that it would be okay on the talk page. regarding + Did anyone else think that this is some funny shit!?Cholga 19:02, 19 September 2006 (UTC) that is not vandalism it was a legitimate question about what people thought about the colbert report thing. WHAT OTHER VANDALISM ARE YOPU TALKING ABOUT, YOU SAID YOU COULD COME UP WITH ANOTHER EXAMPLE I AM FURIOUS I AM USING BOLD I AM A SUPERSTAR SHOW ME THE MONEY? I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THESE SUPPOSED OTHER EXAMPLESChola out"
- I'm complaining about your claim that you have elephants in your back yard, that elephants live in Antarctica, and that they are overpopulating the world. Article discussion pages are to be used for improving the quality of the article and this is noted at the top of that particular article. Unconstructive edits are considered vandalism. --Yamla 19:38, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia is not a window shade
You can't use it to darken your house. Well, you could print out articles and use those, but Wikipedia itself is not a shade. Don't even think about it.
Put down the pull cord and step away from the glass.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a place to communicate secret messages
By embedding them in blocks of otherwise innocuous text. Did I just give something away?
[edit] Wikipedia is not funny
Wikipedia is not some kind of clown here for your amusement. What's so funny about Wikipedia? Tell me.
[edit] Wikipedia is not on the internet
Usefulness? On *my* INTERNET?!
[edit] Wikipedia is not an online encyclopedia that comes in many languages and can be edited by users
Oh, wait. It is. Never mind.
[edit] Wikipedia is not written in code
let section = ("Wikipedia is not written in code") & if {
readerMood = (bored) then closeWindow;
else:
keepReading OR vomitUncontrollably;
repeatUntil laughter = (stopped) &then:
changePants (underwear) + changePants (trousers) & remember ("use bathroom before laughing")
if pants = (not wet/soiled) then continue reading|letter|word|line|paragraph|section|page
{&if
page = (boring) then (2F@$&ingBad4u) and mood= (Angry) - XP
soThen
vandaliseUncontrollably}
&endFunction} loopIf
discoveredByAdmin = false
}else{
if discoveredByAdmin = true then {
run4Life &pray that JimboWales (know) = doesNot
else
bleedOn (floor) & (mercy)begFor
ifDead then Pwn3d = true
endStatement}
}
end
[edit] Wikipedia is not for disambiguity
Wikipedia is not a place for disambiguity or Purple Toe-Eating fungus.
[edit] Wikipedia is not ON WHEELS!!
Anymore, that is.
[edit] Wikipedia is not a flotation device
In the event that someone is drowning, do not throw Wikipedia to him/her. This will only make matters worse (see electrocution).
[edit] Wikipedia's Javascript doesn't mean be hyper
Perk!Perk!What?Blah!Let'splay!PLAYPLAYPLAY!*thud-snoooooooore*
[edit] Wikipedia doesn't have an infinite amount of processing power
So please don't add lots of links that could use up its bandwidth because the bandwidth is needed for real articles. Thank you.
[edit] Wikipedia is
[edit] not the
[edit] place to
[edit] create infinite
[edit] Headlines
[edit] = like I am =
[edit] == doing now ==
[edit] Wikipedia is not the place to sabotage articles with personal info
Wkipedia is not the place--Jim Hersha is a 12th grader in Arkasas who loves chocolate.
[edit] Wikipedia is not an airline
Wikipedia cannot process your flight arrangements, and Wikipedia does not have cheap flights. Wikipedia cannot help your boyfriend see you, and Wikipedia cannot charge $2.00 per minute for a telephone conversation.
[edit] Wikipedia is not.
It was, but that didn't work so well.
[edit] Wikipedia is not for everyone
Please consult your doctor before starting Wikipedia. Do not use if under the influence of alcohol. Serious side effects may occur. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while using Wikipedia. If you start experiencing discoloration of your right toes, discountinue use of Wikipedia and consult a doctor.
[edit] Wikipedia is for everyone
Please do not consult your doctor before starting Wikipedia. Use if under the influence of alcohol. Serious side effects may not occur. Do drive or operate heavy machinery while using Wikipedia. When you start experiencing discoloration of your right toes, countinue use of Wikipedia and don't consult a doctor.
[edit] Wikipedia is not my beautiful house
Nor is it my beautiful wife.
[edit] Wikipedia is not the call of the Seventh Trumpet of the End Times
It does, however, hang out with war, famine, death, and pestilence.
[edit] Wikipedia is not the Governor of California
Hasta la vista, one-liners!
[edit] Wikipedia is not gay
He is going out with google.com. I heard he got her pregnant!
[edit] Wikipedia is not something you just dump something on
[edit] References
- ^ Google Trends:wikipedia, jesus. Retrieved on 2006-05-18.
- ^ Google Trends:wikipedia, beatles. Retrieved on 2006-05-18.
- ^ Google Trends:Wikipedia, me. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ Google Trends:Wikipedia, porn. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
