User talk:Philosofool

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[edit] Welcome

Welcome! (We can't say that loud/big enough!)

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We're so glad you're here! -- Essjay ยท Talk 19:56, July 12, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Invitation

I notice that you've edited a few philosophy articles. Have you considered joining the Wikipedia:WikiProject Philosophy? It is an effort to coordinate the work of Wikipedians who are knowledgeable about philosophy in an effort to improve the general quality and range of Wikipedia articles on philosophical topics. Banno 23:42, August 20, 2005 (UTC)

Done. Comps, then wikis...
Welcome. I thought you might like to comment on Wikipedia:WikiProject Philosophy/readability given your comments in Philosophy of science. Banno 20:48, August 22, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] History of science

Please consider joining the proposed History of Science Wikiproject--ragesoss 01:52, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Deleting references

Hi. I'm glad to see you have an interest the Beer article. One of the problems we've had with that article in the past has been the lack of reference material. As such I don't quite understand why you are so keen to remove reference sources. Apart from one source where you have to register, the sources are simply a click away and the material can be read. This is not POV stuff. It is sourced. If you have uncertainties about the way the information is presented then please help to improve it. Join me in a discussion. Help me improve the article. Will you do that? SilkTork 18:29, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

Sure. What I don't like about the references is that they're not clearly on the point of the claims; I didn't find the information after looking around of the page. Also, I think the claims are misleading. Lots of brit ales are greater than 4%. I recently found the average of 3.7% for all bitters in Terry Foster's "Pale Ale." However, Foster is quick to point out that the median ABV of beers labeled bitter is higher than this. The average is calculated like this: if there are 72 oz. of Bud (god forbid) in my fridge at 4.3% ABV and 12oz. of Fuller's ESB at 5.6% then the average is (72 x 4.3 + 12 x 5.6) / 84 = 4.48... but the median ABV is (4.3 + 5.6) / 2 = 4.95. So if for some unbelieveable reason, there's more Bud than ESB, well, the average ABV represents Bud more than ESB. That's fine information, but it's not really clear that it's the most pertinent to understanding british beer. Why not the median instead? Same goes for Belgian ale and global lagers. Anyway, I'll look into the article and see what I can write to improve it.


Some great recent edits and improvements. I'm pleased you have decided to tidy up the beer article. It has always been on the verge of being a featured article, but due to the size and complexity of the subject, and an uncertainty how to approach it, it has been pulled one way and another. Also, due to its general interest nature (almost everybody has drunk beer), people like to come along and add the bits they know. Even when they bits they know are not that useful or accurate! I like some of your suggestions for improving the section on beer strength. I've coped some of them into the section while keeping the bits that people have in the past said they found useful. See what you think. Cheers! SilkTork 12:55, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Also, due to its general interest nature (almost everybody has drunk beer), people like to come along and add the bits they know. Even when they bits they know are not that useful or accurate! Ahh! I know, it drives me nuts! "This one time I had a beer that my friend made and it had sage in it instead of hops. He said that that the way Robin Hood probably had his beer. Then we went to the Ren Faire and got drunk on mead." Ahh!!!