My role in Wikipedia (links)
To the best of my knowledge, I was first described as co-founder of Wikipedia back in September 2001 by The New York Times. That was also my description in Wikipedia’s own press releases from 2002 until 2004. With my increasing distance from the project, and as it grew in the public eye, however, some of those associated with the project have found it convenient to downplay and even deny my crucial, formative involvement. In fact, in the early years of the project, my role was not in dispute at all. These links have come to light, and they should dispel much of the confusion.
There was a comment asking about the relevance of this post. To respond, as both WIkipedia and Citizendium grow and mature, the politics and rivalry will increase between the two groups. It is better to set the record straight before any (inevitable) sourness occurs.
-jtp
Comment by Jason Potkanski — December 23, 2006 @ 10:58 am