Lou2u

I try to make contributions that accurately share my knowledge on various subjects that I feel are important enough for inclusion in Wikipedia.

Wikipedia

I really get sick of all the BS that takes place because of individuals who are "concerned" whether the articles that appear on Wikipedia are of a caliber that would warrant inclusion in an encyclopedia. When Wikipedia was first created, the exciting thing about it was that it could include information about more topics and individuals than ANY PRINT SOURCE ever could. It has since lived down to its reputation as populist schlock that is riddled with factual errors and opinions disguised as face. Further, it's been edited by people with dubious intentions, bigotry, and hatred as their cardinal motivation in making "contributions"!Lou2u (talk) 05:19, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

I understand your frustration. But that is the bad that comes with the good of open sourcing. What're you going to do, huh? Anyway, sometimes people's intentions are pure and sometimes they're not. Luckily, there are enough voices out there to cancel these things out. Even the AfD for Brendan Burke is seeing that as articles continue to pop up that establish his notability. If there are homophobic people looking to see it get taken down, it looks like they won't see it happen any time soon. If you're referring to the original editor who suggested AfD, I don't think he or she was looking to do that. Hope to see you around!Luminum (talk) 05:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)

Wiki What

When all else fails, ignore cited examples and threaten people to prove you are "right". Then claim that you've made your "case".

Certainly any reasonable person can see the difference between the using the word "Nazi" as a stand alone term to describe a person and when that same word is used as part of a compound word such as "delete Nazi" (which wasn't actually directed at any one person if anyone had actually REREAD the "offending" texts.

You MUST (that's right I am emphasizing this word) look at the etymology of the word and the context.

From enotes.com "In modern times, the word "Nazi" has meanings that go beyond this. We of course use the word to apply to the actual members of the Nazi Party. But we also use it to refer to anyone who is a fanatic about a cause, especially one who wants to force others to agree with/be like them." and "Either way, the word's meaning (its "semantic range") has grown considerably in the last few decades of the 20th century. The popular comedy show Seinfeld introduced us to "Soup Nazi," for example, and women activists for equal rights are sometimes still derisively called "feminazis.""

Today there are "Shoe Nazis," "Spelling Nazis," "Style Nazis," etc. The list is extensive and could go on for pages actually.

The etymology of words change over time or vary by place. In the US a "biscuit" is called a "cookie," "Crisps" are "Chips," and "Chips" are "French Fries". Over time a "computer" stopped being a job that a person held, and started being a reference to a machine.

People have been PASSIONATE (there I go again using all caps) about this subject, but being offended by some of the comments that have been made really does take an assumption of bad faith on the part of the "offendee" in some instances. Lou2u (talk) 19:38, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

Passion without reason

Is sometimes a normal human reaction. I get that.

Message at my talk page

Hey Lou2u, I saw that you left a message at my talk page, but I am a bit confused what you mean by it. Am I the right person you wanted to ask that question? Regards, Thorin (talk) 21:06, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

Ow I now I think what you mean :) No, I do not think that you can delete those, it's an open discussion. The only way is to post your argument, or better, refer to the previous comment that already refuted those statements. That way you won't have to repeat the good arguments others already provided for you. Regards, Thorin (talk) 21:19, 13 February 2010 (UTC)