The modern state of Israel is often criticized for a variety of actions, some of which have been deemed reminiscent of Nazi Germany. The most discussed comparisons include a perceived use of concentration camps, the following of Lebensraum, and many other actions by both the Nazis and Israelis.
Many critics of the comparison believe that the concept itself of comparing Israel to Nazi Germany is antisemitic regardless of the substance of the comparison. Other critics refute the stated similarities as false or exaggerations.
The article was deleted a day after its creation, but I managed to pull a few screenshots to demonstrate just how easy it is to promote bigotry on Wikipedia:
From an anonymous tipster:
Administrator Malik Shabazz apparently thinks legitimate criticism of the user Carol Moore is a “personal attack,” and reverts any criticism of her antisemitic posts on site.
Evidence
Does it create a hospitable environment if Wikimania is held in a country that probably would make it very difficult for Arabs and Muslims to enter for the conference? Not to mention anyone suspected of being critical of Israel, including on Wikipedia? If editor members of this project (Jewish and gentile) considered “antisemitic” because they include negative information on the state of Israel or its most aggressively politicized supporters were excluded from entering Israel for the conference, while those considered pro-Israel were permitted, wouldn’t that be relevant? Something tells me those who are critical won’t even bother going to the conference.
Carol provides no proof that Arabs or Muslims would have difficulty accessing the conference. Previous Wikimia events have taken place in nations ruled by ruthless regimes, like Egypt. Why Carol failed to protest the lack of rights for Arabs then is a mystery. Or is it?
It is obvious she cares very little about the rights of Arabs and Muslims. Her concern is limited to Israel. And administrators like Shabaz have allowed her to propagate these views without warning or punishment.
Note: Guest post from anonymous messenger. Content has been edited.
On January 2, 2011, editor Greg L, who appears to regard himself as a “great mind,” decided to rewrite the article on Nation, asserting “It’s time to start over on this article.”
Entering the discussion with the self-title of “experienced editor“, Greg L provides his adult assessment of the article:
As an experienced editor, I know crap articles when I see them. This one is beyond hope, with POV-pusing, Original Research, and zilch for citations. It is beyond hope. Just throw it away and build a new one from scratch with more contributions from experienced Wikipedians and less from I.P.s out to change the world by soap-boxing here. Seriously; just toss this one and start fresh.
While the “crap” version might have needed some polishing, it is hard to argue the original version is inferior to the gutted edition that exists today.
The article has been essentially reduced to a platform for the Palestinian cause with no mention of other nations.
50,000 users visited that page on a single day in June.
Wikipedia. Where anyone can rewrite the history of the world.
