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Should Wikipedia Allow Mathematical Proofs?

12 Votes
  • Start Date:
    12-18-2007
  • Last Vote:
    8-23-2008

Issue:

Wikipedia is not a manual, guidebook, or textbook. 

Belief:

An argument has begun over whether Wikipedia should allow pages that provide proofs for mathematical theorems. Some people benefit from these proofs. But how do you choose which proofs to include and which to exclude? 
17%
Mathematical Proofs not necessary.
83%
Mathematical Proofs are a must. 
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Forum Discussion for Should Wikipedia Allow Mathematical Proofs?
Submitted by Matthew D. on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 14:48

As already noted, external links and references are always possible avenues to provide the same information on mathematical proofs without them actually being housed on Wikipedia. This way the "Wikipedia is not a manual, guidebook, or textbook" rule is maintained but information about the proof is still accessible.

Submitted by Mary Beth D. on Tue, 12/18/2007 - 18:19

Who would police that? They can be added as external links.

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