Can Wikipedia Be Trusted?

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that is used by many is somewhat controversial when it comes to the validity of its content. When Jimmy Wale, the founder of wikipedia started the online resource in 2001, he had the idea that it would be a wonderful source of knowledge for online viewers because the content would be added by professionals and specialists in each area, and it would be open for added information. For the most part, wikipedia seems like a reliable place to retrieve information on over one million subject areas, but the freedom to add to subject content has also created the ability to alter or delete subject data. This is where there are kinks in Wikipedia. The data that is being erased, altered or fabricated can be done by those that are not members, therefore questioning accuracy of the content.