Talk:Webcam
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[edit] Requested move
- This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. From web cam to webcam. Enjoy. –Hajor 19:19, 13 October 2005 (UTC)
"Webcam" yields about 41,200,000 Google hits. "Web cam" yields about 6,570,000 Google hits (less than 1/6 as many) and a suggestion that the user might have meant "webcam" (which is the far more common spelling). —Lifeisunfair 23:57, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
- Add *Support or *Oppose followed by an optional brief explanation, and sign your vote with: ~~~~
- Support, for the reason cited above. —Lifeisunfair 23:57, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
- Support, "webcam" is the more common usage. -- Curps 06:51, 5 October 2005 (UTC)
- Suppport I've never come across the spelling "web cam". Borisblue 23:15, 11 October 2005 (UTC)
Since the vote&move is over&done, is it appropriate to remove this section? Is there a guideline on deleting stuff like this from talk pages?
Perhaps we can put a section on the page of "Notable events captured (intentionally or not) on webcam". I have one that deserves mention:
- Brandon Vedas dies by overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol
- You'd consider that notable? I doubt you'll get more than 3, and even then they'll be questionable. Troubleshooter 20:58, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Please, if we can come up with one or two more, let's make this a section on the article.
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- Anthropos 01:12, 16 Dec 2003 (UTC)
The first webcam was pointed at this trojan room since when? 3 years ago? 50 years ago? thanks, Yonidebest 17:45, 22 September 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Popularity
Comments/changes before I add this section? Several factors are leading the explosion in webcam popularity. Network effects (each person who has a webcam makes other webcams more useful; similarly, a phone is not useful if no one else has one), low costs and adult video are primary. Software enhancements that have made them easier to use:
- Features that link to Instant Messaging systems, or community websites, make it easier to find and establish links with other webcam users.
- Integrated image manipulation software can make webcams more pleasant to use, providing features such as wrinkle reduction, and aspect ratio change (look thinner), encouraging adoption. Elvey 18:22, 9 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] External link
it has been suggested that the external link I removed should be replaced under the "fansite" terms of Wikipedia:External links. Please discuss. - brenneman{T}{L} 23:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)
- My rationale was, pretty much: Though these links *do* attaract vandalism, and most of them *could* probably do with being removed, a single link to a directory of webcams seems reasonable - and, indeed, in line with section 3 of 'occasionally acceptable links' from Wikipedia:External links. - Mike1024 (t/c) 00:31, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
- Actually, I've just noticed the page List of live webcams of places around the world. No external links would probably be a good idea. - Mike1024 (t/c) 22:25, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
- I've been working on an open webcam directory [WeatherBonk http://weatherbonk.com/weather/webcams.jsp]. It's a personal project (not a corportation trying to make money) that allows users to add and modify and geocode webcams and is now over 8000 cams. I spent sometime looking for a comprehensive cam directory and couldn't find anything nearly as comprehensive or useful. I'm not sure if this is something you would permit in the links section. Thanks david
[edit] Cited book
Has anyone actually read the book which is cited? Just citing a random book with 'webcam' in the title seems pointless from a verifiability standpoint IMHO 193.131.176.54 16:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
NECESITO INFORMACION DE LOS TIPOS DE WEBCAM QUE EXISTEN
