Background Information: Hello, my name is Normand E Vachon. I am a seeker of knowledge and truth. As such, I have and continue to be an avid Wikipedia user.
It is my belief that Wikipedia represents the absolute best application of the World Wide Web! Access to a free web of information which is not tainted with commercial concerns is without a doubt in the interest of every sentient and literate human being on this magnificent planet!
Much has been said about the reliability of Wikipedia as a data source. To this I simply point out that Wikipedia is absolutely free from commercial concerns which can result in difficult searches often tainted with the familiar profit making driver of commerce.
Regarding Wikipedia's Reliability, I point out the need for footnoted sources which unlike most alternative data sources, guarantees the ability of the user to verify information via multiple and often primary sources. This is without a doubt in my mind the most logical and valuable web site from which to launch a scholarly and unbiased investigation of any topic.