User talk:Tslocum

Cave diagrame

I noticed the cave diagram under the Allegory of the cave article. I like it, but it may be accused of "synthesis", which is original research. I think the diagram could be defended as a summary, if it is tied directly to some text, if this is in fact your diagram. Richiar (talk) 17:13, 18 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Got your note: there is a distinction between a summarization of a source, and a synthesis, under the guideline of no original research. A summary is where an editor in a creative way states what is said in primary and secondary sources that is verifiable. Synthesis, on the other hand, is where an editor says things that aren't really being said by the source references: they are taking things one step further and adding on their own ideas—that is original research.

After I sent you the note above, I reflected on the issue some more. I don't really know if the image you made is summarization or synthesis. I don't know enough of primary or secondary sources. I like your image; I would like to have a clearer description of how the different elements relate to Plato's metaphor. If your image resembles the elements in Plato's allegory, then everything is, in fact, fine, and I would then be in error in suggesting it to be synthesis. --Richiar (talk) 02:15, 23 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm shitting down your chimney. 76.95.40.6 (talk) 08:25, 7 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcomes

Is it generally common practice to give an IP address a welcome message? The Kaleb (talk) 08:53, 17 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I was just curious... Maybe I was just a little jealous that nobody welcomed my IP address. The Kaleb (talk) 22:30, 17 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Golden Ratio

Good job; I was looking through that page to find where the vandalism started. Thanks for cleaning it up! Frank | talk 11:11, 18 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fast reverting

Hello, Tj9991! Just a question: How can you revert very quickly while using Huggle? A fast internet connection maybe? Because on the Kathrine Taylor article, you reverted a vandal in about 0.975 seconds, making it very quick. Just wondering... -- SchfiftyThree 03:50, 19 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks

Thanks for giving me the link to the sandbox. I couldn't find it so I did that. Thanks 58.107.196.66 (talk) 05:18, 19 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

User Whitelist

Hi there. Who should I speak with about this whitelist? An sysop maybe?--KaragouniS : Chat 05:22, 22 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

be more understanding

i saw the comments you made on User_talk:24.166.107.33 and think that you should be more understanding with the new user. if you are going to correct anon users, offer suggestions as to what they could do right to try and improve wikipedia. don't just slap them down. otherwise, you're just hurting wikipedia.Notepad47 (talk) 08:55, 22 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

why are you getting so defensive and acting like i'm insulting your family? i'm simply offering suggestions to help you be a better community member. when your temper flares down i would appreciate an apology. that said, i'm sure that once you re-read what you say you will realize that although you were technically in line with policy, it could only have helped to make helpful suggestions. even if just 1/10 people making these edits is made into a good editor by your helpful suggestions instead of your attitude turning them off, you will have done more than you could ever do alone to help wikipedia. good luck with this! Notepad47 (talk) 09:01, 22 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ANotepad47

I'd just like to flag up ANotepad47 quickly.

I caught editing my comments on his talk page. See 08:41, 22 July 2008.

They are obviously older than a day old. I have no idea what they are up to or why but that was insane to try and get away with. I am so sick of people wasting other people's time with stupidity.

Thank you --Lucyintheskywithdada (talk) 09:01, 22 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

i made the point to lucy that i was simply clarifying what i thought his intent was and that if i was wrong he was welcome to change it. you shouldn't talk about people behind their backs- this is america i have the right to hear charges against me and defend myself. what are you a communist?Notepad47 (talk) 09:10, 22 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]