User talk:Law/January 2009

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Both of those criteria were satisfied at the time this message was posted to my talk. I'll consult a third party just to be safe. Thanks bot. ^Law _shoot! 06:57, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Dick's Last Resort

Could you expand this article further. According to the "readable prose counter", the article falls short of the required 1500 bytes size requirement by nearly 200 bytes. - Mgm|^(talk) 13:47, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

I don't know how that slipped by, another editor and I get a higher count. In any event, I had some free time and added another section to the article. Can you look it over when you get a chance? Thanks. ^Law _shoot! 20:00, 5 January 2009 (UTC)

Whoops!

sorry! Sweetnorbert (talk) 05:44, 7 January 2009 (UTC)05:44, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Dick's Last Resort

On January 7, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dick's Last Resort, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Dravecky (talk) 21:20, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Very nice, congrats! Ecoleetage (talk) 21:26, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks! I'll wander around downtown San Diego this weekend to find more subjects. Lol. ^Law _shoot! 08:05, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

The WPVG Newsletter (December 2008)

• Newsletter delivery by xenobot 22:16, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Edit summary (diction)

How is this edit summary helpful? ^Law _shoot! 01:45, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Diction is word choice. Diction corrections typically involve the substitution of the right word for the wrong one. Use of a word as a part of speech that it is not (e.g., "birth" is a noun, not a verb) is especially wrong. Indeed, that particular mis-use is so far off standard (i.e., encyclopedic) English usage that it is sometimes used to show the uneducated, ignorant nature of the person using the word that way (and to elicit the reaction noted), e.g., Gone With the Wind's illiterate Prissy: "I don't know how to birth a baby!" See also discussion at Bartleby.

--Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 15:40, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm well aware of diction. I was specifically referring as to why you felt the need to say you found the word choice to be 'appalling.' I specialize in taxation - not prose. In essence, I rely on other editors, to improve what I have written - which is how a wiki works. I do not expect other editors to be condescending when they do it. Saying that it is an example of the 'uneducated, ignorant nature of the person using the word' further goes to some need you have to put others down. While I've had limited exposure with you, it has not been a positive one. You never answered the question I asked. You condescended into an elaborate rant, however, I am still wondering why you felt that calling someone's diction 'appalling' is an appropriate thing to do. It's hard to believe that you couldn't have corrected the error without expressing such dramatic dismay. ^Law _shoot! 00:49, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

See Merriam-Webster, where 'birth,' is indeed a verb. ^Law _shoot! 00:57, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

You asked (albeit unspecifically), and I answered. Please don't get huffy or ad hominem if I explained how one could be "appalled" by "an example of the 'uneducated, ignorant nature of the person using the word'", when you asked. As noted earlier, that particular word usage is often made to elicit that very reaction; for all I knew—and know, as you have not explained your choice—you were doing just that. I was acknowledging that; I bear you no ill will.

--Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 17:02, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

The use of the word was well within the source I provided. I realize you bear me no ill will. I would simply ask that if you are appalled or dismayed or repulsed by such diction, simply edit, leave a summary save personal commentary, and realize that those behind edits, have genuine feelings. It's not tough to leave an edit summary that is devoid of personal reaction. Take care. ^Law _shoot! 12:37, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Jocko Sims

Thank you for your inquiry -- I am flattered that you think I should be consulted. I would put the article and add a stub tag to it, just to be safe. I think it has merit. Cheers! Ecoleetage (talk) 18:50, 11 January 2009 (UTC)

Believe in yourself and don't worry what other people think of you. Ecoleetage (talk) 01:51, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

Dick's last resort list

Hi, sorry bout the late reply... I'll try and help out. But I guess the bulleted list with location and place (with State of course), or a table would be a good idea.... as of now, what i pointed out was that for ppl not in the US, the locations seem kinda obscure without knowing the city or the state. Sniperz11_@^CS 11:17, 12 January 2009 (UTC)

That's a good idea. I don't know enough about tables, but I'll look into it. Thanks for the help! ^Law _shoot! 01:56, 13 January 2009 (UTC)

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