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William Smith, born in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, is a prominent rugby player<https://www.vikingsrugby.ca/[1]> renowned for his on-field prowess and off-field notoriety as the "infamous Wikipedia changer." Smith's rugby career has been marked by exceptional skill and dedication, earning him recognition among fans and peers alike. However, it is his unconventional hobby of editing Wikipedia pages, often with humorous or absurd alterations, that has garnered widespread attention in both sports and internet culture. Smith's edits, though controversial, have sparked conversations about the reliability and integrity of online information platforms, making him a unique figure in the digital age.
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[edit]all information is from an interview with william smith, and first hand experience while hes changing wikipedias
- ^ Smith, William. "Vikings rugby". oshawa vikings rugby club. Retrieved 8 May 2024.