I've heard that Wikis can be unreliable due to their open, public nature, but I've never actually attempted to edit one and seen how easy it really is. I decided to search up the Philippines Wiki and decided to edit the page regarding Boracay Island. I added some of my opinions to the Recreation section very easily and now understand a little better why teachers are reluctant to accept Wikis as a realiable source. While not all wikis are as easily accessible as this, many are, and the fact that they can be edited by anyone, leaves the chance of compromising information being added to be highly likely. I'd say, think twice before using a Wiki as a reliable source, especially if it's for a topic that you're not familiar with, it's just that much harder to know what's true or false.
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