Talk:Merriam-Webster

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Per Wikipedia:Talk page I had deleted the previous comments as they are disruptive, and have nothing to do with Merriam-Webster. This is done in good faith. Thank you. Zidel333 16:55, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Section that was taken out

The following was an edit done on 03:22, 24 March 2007 by user:172.150.24.3. The comment was (Added at top of aritcal clarification of part of the artical which is incorrect.) The text needs to be Wikified, so I'm putting it here in case it can used later on for the article. Cheers. Zidel333 17:00, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Editorial Note

If you would care to get your facts right, this is copied directly from the companies web site; "In 1831, brothers George and Charles Merriam opened a printing and bookselling operation in Springfield, Massachusetts which they named G. & C. Merriam Company. The company, which was renamed Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, in 1982, has been in continuous operation since that time. For more information on the history of Merriam-Webster, see Merriam-Webster Continues Noah Webster's Legacy and Merriam-Webster's Ongoing Commitment.", which means the following "Origins" section at minimal is inaccurate and should be revised!"

[edit] Took out WARNING edit

I reverted an edit added 15:12, 6 October 2007 by 217.208.191.147 as good faith. It doesn't have a NPOV or references and has a personal, not encyclopedic style. Some one may wish to check this and add a modified version. Deleted text:

WARNING Unfortunately, the Merriam-Webster Online web site is associated with fraudulent advertisers offering suspect software. When searching for a word, one is sometimes redirected to a page claiming one's computer has traces of "adult site visits" or that malware has been detected, with an offer to buy software to overcome this. Return to the original site is blocked. The claims are verifiably fabricated, and the software a well-known scam.

Wayne Goode 20:28, 6 October 2007 (UTC)