- Larry Sanger, Wikipedia co-founder, was permanently banned from editing Wikipedia for attempting reform.
- A small clique of anonymous administrators wields immense power, arbitrarily blocking users without substantive justification.
- Wikipedia's neutrality is compromised by anonymous demagogues, paid editors, and coordinated special-interest groups manipulating content.
- Paid editing and external influence, including from governments and PR firms, raise transparency and ethical concerns.