What is the difference between WikiAnswers and Wikipedia?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

WikiAnswers and WikipediaWikipedia uses an encyclopedia format, with longer, more inclusive articles. WikiAnswers uses a Q&A format, with shorter, more precise answers. Ownership:WikiAnswers is owned by Answers.com. Wikipedia is owned by the Wikipedia Foundation. Answers.com is a for-profit organization whereas Wikipedia Foundation is not-for-profit.

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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Is WikiAnswers run by Wikipedia?

No, WikiAnswers is not run by Wikipedia.

Has Wikipedia got anything to do with WikiAnswers?

No, Wikipedia and WikiAnswers are not affiliated.

Why doesn't WikiAnswers have a link to Wikipedia?

WikiAnswers is not associated with Wikipedia.

Is WikiAnswers provided by wikipedia?

No, WikiAnswers is not provided by Wikipedia. WikiAnswers is part of Answers.com. However, they do contract with Wikipedia for license to use some of their information.

Does WikiAnswers have any connections to Wikipedia?

There is no connection between the two companies. Answers.com, which is the parent of WikiAnswers has an agreement that allows them to pull up the appropriate link and an excerpt from the Wikipedia article.

Is Wikipedia associated with WikiAnswers?

No, they are separate entities. Wikipedia is run by the Wikipedia Trust and WikiAnswers is owned by Ask.com.

What is the difference between WikiAnswers and Reality?

A brain.

Will WikiAnswers ever be able to compete with Wikipedia?

No, because WikiAnswers is part of Wikipedia.

Why is WikiAnswers cooler than Wikipedia?

Because you can ask Wikipedia questions and have them answered and WikiAnswers tells you anything but Wikipedia can be limiting.

Is WikiAnswers owned by Wikipedia?

No. WikiAnswers is owned by Answers Corp. and Wikipedia is owned by the Wikimedia Foundation.

Is there a link to get to Wikipedia from WikiAnswers.com?

you just find the wikianswers on wikipedia. they are basically the same but wikianswers answer questions

What is the difference between WikiAnswers and Google Search?

Google search - is a search engine. WikiAnswers is a forum.

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