Talk:Truck balls
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[edit] Deletion debate
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This article was nominated for deletion on July 25, 2006. The result of the discussion was keep. |
[edit] General discussion
I've seen these before, and I think they're notable enough to have an article. It should be an article, though, and not an advertisement. In particular, it needs to be neutral, factual, and should not link to any commercial websites that are selling these hideous, ridiculous things. Otherwise, it is likely to get deleted. dbtfztalk 06:03, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
Hideous and rediculous may be one persons opinion, others have called them everything from 'cute' to 'funny' and other positive labels. Of course, some are revolted, and others find fun in that. In any case, it is really a fashion statement for those that drive trucks, and an extension of their statement of why they drive a truck. Like many accessories these are just for show and provide no functional purpose. --Jrbeaman 02:02, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
The descriptions of manufacturing and suggested mountings are from one specific copyrighted web page, without permission. Without permission, the quotations should reference that web site. They are also known as trucknuts, bumpernuts, and are all copies from the original website, and should be recognized as such. --Jrbeaman 02:02, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
- I find your claim highly dubious. Can you please provide URLs of such copyright infringement? --NMChico24 08:34, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
Yes, I have tried to, numerous times, but all my posts get deleted. Every attempt to assign quotations with reference to the source is deleted as a commercial instead of giving credit to the inventor. Like talking about the light bulb without mentioning Edison.
http://www.bullsballs.com is the inventor/originator of the product in 1998 and descriptions and suggested mountings are directly from his web pages. He understands the knock-offs and is sorry he didn't finish the patent on the product. He tried, but the patent atty screwed up the process, and he just dropped it even though it would have been granted. Since then, there are two companies (multiple web sites all under these two) that sell an inferior copy and gain internet anchorage by bastardizing the spelling. Check it out, and do a search for "truck balls" on google.
You will only find one web site that fits the article. The quotation is slightly different (barely) because of minor updates, but the text has been there on his web pages since 1999. Also note that none of the other retailers of the internet sold products match the articles information, as they are mostly cheap copies.
This is a wide-spread phenominon(sp?), as pictured on lorries, tanks in Iraq, and big-rigs in Australia.
Someone has a very slanted opinion (see above) and was the one? that kept deleting my references to the author of the quoted material because it was "commercial". The two paragraphs below his are mine in an attempt to balance his personal opinion and threat, but he keeps editing them.
Thanks for asking - --Jrbeaman 02:02, 20 July 2006 (UTC) (webmaster only, for bullsballs.com)
I have no vested interest except accuracy and web correctness.
[edit] Really?
Although I do believe this product exists, I swear to you I hope never to see these on a vehicle. I would most likely have an accident from laughing. The real kicker is that someone patented this product (with a straight face) and is making money from this idea. rhmoore 16:44, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
