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Through collaboration, cooperation and genuine hard work, we've created this amazing resource that anyone on the planet can use for free. Thousands of volunteers from all over the world and all walks of life give their time. 

Like me: I was born a fifth generation coal miner in West Virginia, and today I work as a safety supervisor in construction. And I’ve shared hundreds of beautiful, high-quality photos on Wikipedia,
 [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ken_Thomas completely for free]. 

When I take a shot, I don’t own the bird. I don’t own the light. I don’t own the tree branch that the bird was sitting on. I take these pictures because I want people to see how beautiful these things are. Who am I to charge for that?

Now, I'm here to convince you to share something, too. 

Right now, there's a kid growing up in the Appalachians, or in a village in Mexico, or on a farm in South Dakota. He may not have access to a public library, but he's got an internet connection and an endless supply of curiosity.

That kid's curiosity is the single most important thing our species has going for it. But he (or she!) needs Wikipedia to nurture that curiosity and help it grow. And Wikipedia needs your help to give that kid the depth of knowledge he deserves. 

Sound simple? It is. 

''' &mdash; Ken Thomas'''

''Ken Thomas lives in the mountains of North Carolina, where he works as a safety supervisor in construction management. His first contributions to Wikipedia were articles about the tiny Appalachian mining towns nearby. However, he soon realized how many articles were in need of high quality photos &mdash; and a new hobby was born. [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ken_Thomas He's now uploaded more than 500 photos], which he chooses to release into the public domain with absolutely no restrictions.'' 

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