Wikipedia talk:Wikipedia Signpost/2006-07-31/The Onion

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Is it worth mentioning Orlowski's typically negative Register articles[1][2] on Skutt, his "ironic" map of the US and Canada, and Angela's departure? -- ALoan (Talk) 15:49, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

A lot of people see Orlowski as mean-spirited rather than funny, although I guess it's possible to be both. Anyway, because of the additional overtones I think it doesn't fit in as well as the other examples, which can be mentioned in passing without calling for additional explanation. --Michael Snow 16:28, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Nobody can prevent humorous and would-be-humorous persons and publications from making use/misuse of Wikipedia or other publications. How would Uncyclopedia fit into this discussion?

I cannot be the only person who "tidies up" typos without necessarily signing in - and how will a authenticated name system actually work (many people with the same name etc)? How would Wikipedia prevent me from signing in under multiple pen names (whether or not with supporting evidence)? Wikipedia should avoid the problems arising from "kneejerk legislation" (see your local legislature for examples). It might be more appropriate to consider what to do with vandalised pages once they have been reverted to something sensible

Just a few ideas for the discussion.

Jackiespeel 12:05, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

i guess i wouldn't be the only one keeping away from "outsourced" credit-card based registration with authentication etc.? i mean, i don't mind if others judge my work or re-edit my edits, that's fair enough... but i'm never getting myself a credit card, or for that matter an automobile. i was happy not having to experience any of the "outside the United States" sort of crap one sees on some websites. that is just plain discrimination. please do not go in that direction, i don't want to see credit card authentication, ZIP code requirement, age limitations or other such moronic devices on this free and (comparably) well-functioning site. --ddani 13:20, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

"There is no cure for stupidity" (and sometimes you only realise it is a silly question once you've asked it.)

There will always be vandalism, rip offs, new ways of causing a nuisance etc - and ways of keeping most of such activities to a minimum. We have to rely on most people being reasonably honourable - and being responsible for no more than the occasional pun and 'fingers in a twist' in the process. Jackiespeel 15:02, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

Change slowly. Wiki's open philosophy I personally find very attractive. The skit is a compliment surely.

Regarding the skit: not everything that is false is funny. MartinGugino 04:30, 8 August 2006 (UTC)