Controversy and discussion erupted on internet forums on 28 February 2007, when publicity was given to Essjay, a prominent Wikipedia administrator and editor, having claimed false credentials which were published in a magazine. Internet encyclopedia Wikipedia co-founder Jimbo Wales was travelling in India, and at 06:42 on March 3 he issued a statement that further information had come to his attention and he had asked the editor to resign his positions of trust within the community. At 03:17 on March 4 Essjay announced on his user talk page that he had retired and was no longer active on Wikipedia.
controversy and discussion erupted on internet forums on 28 february 2007 when publicity was given to essjay a prominent wikipedia administrator and editor having claimed false credentials which were published in a magazine internet encyclopedia wikipedia co founder jimbo wales was travelling in india and at 06 42 on march 3 he issued a statement that further information had come to his attention and he had asked the editor to resign his positions of trust within the community at 03 17 on march 4 essjay announced on his user talk page that he had retired and was no longer active on wikipedia