Wikipedia is supposed to be filled with facts, not speculation and random quotes from a person who may or may not exist.
Supposed to be! Wikipedia editors have to many vested interests for Wikipedia every to be as good as a "proper" encylopedia, although it is useful. ARSTechnica had a great story on it the other week regarding short-selling.
Happen to have a link? I can't find such an article on Ars, though I might not be looking hard enough.