Yumiko Sato
A very interesting blogpost which reveals serious problems within Japanese Wikipedia and how the Foundation remains blissfully ignorant about the situation.
The Japanese version has a number of insightful comments from readers, for example:
Yasushi Sawanishi (via Google translate) wrote:I am also one of those who are keenly aware that the Japanese version of Wikipedia can be extremely biased, with arbitrary citations based on personal tastes. Quoting from English literature, few people can tell if there is any intentional distortion.
In addition, the guidelines that the parties involved in the item should not be written and should not be cited unless they are scholarly documents are overemphasized and can be conveniently used by malicious authors.
Wikipedia seems to be a system in which only those who are familiar with the guidelines, such as the rules of the game, can secure a territory as an author with bias.
Perhaps some authors make Wikipedia a playground like an online game for self-satisfaction.
There is a tendency to use the guidelines as a shield and try to keep the biased description that is convenient for you. Newcomers are wrapped in smoke.
Wikipedia, especially the Japanese version, has many problems. I don't think it can be overlooked. Eliminating anonymity could be a slight improvement. Enlightenment is absolutely necessary so that the general public can recognize the problems that Wikipedia has.