Why doesn't Wikipedia just run ads?
Jimmy Wales: Why doesn't Wikipedia show ads, just enough that it won't have to depend on donations?
Question That Contains Assumptions: Why does Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, not admit that Wikipedia has raised more than enough money to do away with constant cyber-begging? Why doesn't Jimmy Wales start to make money from Wikipedia? How does Jimmy Wales prevent himself from making a fortune by advertising on Wikipedia? What does Jimmy Wales think about Wikipedia being considered as an unreliable source? How did Jimmy Wales get the idea of founding Wikipedia? Wikimedia Fundraising & Donations: Does Wikipedia collect more money than it requires to run? How did Jimmy Wales get the idea of creating Wikipedia? How does Jimmy Wales get the money from Wikipedia? How did Jimmy Wales get the idea for Wikipedia? Why should I donate to Wikipedia? There are always people who say that they don't trust Wikipedia sources. What does Jimmy Wales have to say? What does Jimmy Wales think of people who say Wikipedia is a bad source for correct information? How will I prove to my friend that the email I received from Jimmy Wales requesting to donate for Wikipedia.org is not a hoax? Does Jimmy Wales earn money from Wikipedia? Does Jimmy Wales use Wikipedia? What does Jimmy Wales think about the relatively widespread belief that Wikipedia is an unreliable source? How many Quorians became Wikipedia donors after reading some of Jimmy Wales' answers here? How would you monetize Wikipedia if it wasn't a non-profit? Did Wikipedia ask everyone to donate money on their portal? How does Wikipedia earn money (other than obvious ways like donations)? Is the donation asked for on Wikipedia authentic? What is the reason of asking the readers for donations? What does Jimmy Wales think about Wikipedia's reputation of being 100% unreliable? Why don't books use ads and TV does? Does Jimmy Wales earn anything from Wikipedia? If not, then how does he financially support himself? How often does Jimmy Wales use Wikipedia? Why was the question "What does Jimmy Wales think of Wikipedia" merged with "What does Jimmy Wales think of Wikipedia Redefined"? How can I donate to Wikipedia? What does Jimmy Wales have to say about starting Bomis (a porn site) before starting Wikipedia? How does Jimmy Wales make money, if he is not earning any money from Wikipedia? Does he have a side business? Why have ads been added on Quora?