One Woman’s Brilliant “Fuck You” to Wikipedia Trolls
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This article tells the story of a woman named Emily Temple-Wood, who decided to fight back against online trolls on Wikipedia by creating new articles about influential women scientists. She experienced harassment and abuse on the platform, but rather than backing down, she channeled her frustration into a productive response. Temple-Wood started a project called WikiProject Women Scientists, where she and other volunteers would create and improve Wikipedia articles about women in science to combat the gender bias and lack of representation on the site. Her efforts not only resulted in the creation of numerous articles but also led to changes in Wikipedia's policies to better handle harassment. The article showcases her determination and resilience in the face of adversity, making a strong statement against online trolls and advocating for a more inclusive and accurate representation of women's contributions to science.