Wikipedia is in a big mess. Can it really survive?
How will we do when Wikipedia: The world's largest online encyclopedia goes down.
What went wrong with Wikipedia?
The simple answer is Wikipedia is not a profit making site. It survives on donations from people like you and me. During the recession, Wikipedia did not find so many donors. As a result, Wikipedia is struggling.
But why Wikipedia is asking for money now?
The simple answer is people at Wikipedia never anticipated they would be in such a mess. Wikipedia has grown from a small website to one of the most visited websites in the world. The amount of technology to sustain it, is state of the art and is very expensive.
I am not a prophet. I definitely want it to stay as I need it. But if it does not find new donors, Wikipedia will surely collapse.
What can I do to help and save Wikipedia?
As a concerned netizen, you can donate in small amounts. You should go here. If you can't donate, you can spread the message that Wikipedia needs help.