Wikipedia Co‑founder Claims Anonymous Community Controls Site and Has Banned Him

Larry Sanger, who helped create Wikipedia, wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Examiner. In the article, he argues that an anonymous group now controls the encyclopedia. He describes this group as a “mob” that makes editorial decisions. Sanger says the community’s power has grown beyond the original founders’ intent. He reports that his own account was blocked and he was banned from the site. The ban, he claims, reflects the community’s willingness to silence dissent. His comments raise questions about governance and transparency on Wikipedia. Observers will watch how the platform responds to criticism from its co‑founder.