Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars
Wikipedia's own catalogue of the pettiest disputes in its history, including years of war over a hyphen.
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How to get the most from it
Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars sits in Wiki Rabbit Holes under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and weird.
About this category: Densely linked reference sites engineered — accidentally or otherwise — to make you click one more entry. The original rabbit holes.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars: quick answers
Is Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars free?
Yes. Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars?
No. You can use Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars without signing up for anything.
Does Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars work on a phone?
Yes. Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wikipedia: Lamest Edit Wars take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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