Hard-Working Wikipedian Reaches 1 Million Edits
Knapp, having degrees in philosophy and political science, has stayed mostly within that realm on the encyclopedia, and apparently there is no shortage of things to edit. In an attempt to explain the feat, and poke a little bit of fun at himself in the process, he posted this explanation on his talk page: “Being suddenly and involuntarily unemployed will do that to you.”
In accordance with Justin Knapp Day, all Wikipedians are strongly encouraged to “say a toast to Justin and his many edits” but why restrict that to Wikipedians? I think we’re all at least a little bit in debt to Justin, and those like him, so let’s all raise a glass — or whatever else you may be holding today — to all those selfless know-it-alls who really know it all, and let the rest of us benefit from it. Cheers.
(via Engadget)
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