User talk:TheBendster

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[edit] Unsigned, untitled comment from EWalker2007

"It seems that there are repeated attempts to use this page as an advertising platform for Call/Recall. Could anyone with experience in such matters advise on appropriate action to take? TheBendster 20:12, 27 March 2007 (UTC)"

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Dear Bendster, Isn't this a little bit of the pot calling the kettle black? It seems you've been doing the same thing for your own ends. This is not an advertising forum, there is nothing but facts there relating to Call/Recall. (Unsigned comment by EWalker2007 01:01, 28 March 2007 (UTC))

I have no idea what you are on about. Please see my message in the relevant talk page on the article to resolve this. TheBendster 17:39, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] TeraDisc

I have added a "{{prod}}" template to the article TeraDisc, suggesting that it be deleted according to the proposed deletion process. All contributions are appreciated, but I don't believe it satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and I've explained why in the deletion notice (see also "What Wikipedia is not" and Wikipedia's deletion policy). You may contest the proposed deletion by removing the {{dated prod}} notice, but please explain why you disagree with the proposed deletion in your edit summary or on its talk page. Also, please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Even though removing the deletion notice will prevent deletion through the proposed deletion process, the article may still be deleted if it matches any of the speedy deletion criteria or it can be sent to Articles for Deletion, where it may be deleted if consensus to delete is reached. — Jack · talk · 19:10, Monday, 16 April 2007 19:10, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

I created the page only because of the links pointing there, in the hope that someone in the know would flesh it out. I'm not going to fight deletion or try to do the expansion myself. TheBendster 13:50, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] 3D Printing spam

The link spammer in 3D Printing seems determined, so I'm looking around for how to get administrative intervention. When you revert one of the additions, could you add a user warning to his talk page? WP:AIV says that a user should always get the appropriate number of (escalating) warnings before administrators are summoned. I use the user warning page as a template to add one of the warning templates (eg. {{uw-spam#}}). I don't feel comfortable adding warnings for reversions I haven't done myself. --GargoyleMT 17:29, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

OK, I'll play. • TheBendster (talk) 11 May 2007, 20:21 (UTC)

[edit] Unsigned, untitled comment from 209.242.166.13

You are assuming way too much about me, I didn't know I was an employee of Call Recall, lets try to keep this not personal and leave coi out (Unsigned comment by 209.242.166.13 21:45, 8 June 2007 (UTC))

Your list of contributions is found here. In this one, you claim to be an employee of Call/Recall, and you also identify yourself with the posts of Ewalker2007. Almost all of your contributions to Wikipedia are either clumsy attempts to bias articles in favor of Call/Recall, or they are juvenile insults aimed at Call/Recall's competitors. Your IP address can be traced to the locality of Call/Recall's offices.
I reckon I could be forgiven for believing that you have something to do with them. • TheBendster (talk) 17 June 2007, 13:16 (UTC)

[edit] Low Activity Mode

I've not been around much these last couple of weeks. I'll not be for a while either. Work and personal obligations have become rather concentrated recently.

So if I'm slow to respond, please bear with me: I will be back.

• TheBendster (talk) 17 June 2007, 13:20 (UTC)


[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:3D Discs.jpg

Image Copyright problem

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[edit] Photochromism

Hi,

I commend you on your contribution to the above mentioned article. It needed some work.

Please let me know when you feel the work is (reasonably) complete, and I'll translate the new additions and corrections to Hebrew (as I've done before).

okedem 10:10, 24 September 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Your question

I have replied to you here [1] Giano 18:47, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] How to avoid perception of commercial content?

Please advise on the best method to inform Wikipedia readers on the recently patented QuickQuote process for rapid prototyping and other custom manufacturing processes. By linking to more information about QuickQuote, I felt Wikipedia readers would be interested in learning they can bring their 3D models to life using rapid prototyping technologies and start the process by getting an instant online price quote using QuickQuote. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Svachani (talk • contribs) 12:51, 18 December 2007 (UTC)

There is a strong belief among publicity and marketing departments that Wikipedia can be used as a company directory or even a vehicle for press releases. This is not so. Wikipedia is not here to help anyone "inform readers" of anything. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, and aims to educate the reader about the topic in an absolutely non-partisan way. If you look at any other encyclopedia, you will not see lists of companies or their pet technologies - you will just see a neutral description of the article topic. Unfortunately it is extremely difficult for people to write in an unbiased way about things they have an investment in. Even with the best intentions, someone working for company "A" naturally has a bias on account of their asymmetric knowledge. Thus, Wikipedia has outlined some basic recommendations concerning editing, and I would strongly suggest that you carefully read the guideline pages WP:NPOV, WP:SOAP and WP:Avoid_weasel_words (as a minimum) before you make any more contributions. In the case that you really do believe that the "QuickQuote" process is an important enough development to warrant inclusion, then I would suggest that you do so by describing the process in a concise and neutral way, without using brand names or company names. An appropriate reference to use would be the patent. Things to absolutely avoid would include language like "recently patented", "they can bring their 3D models to life" and "instant online price quote". This kind of writing makes an article sound more like a marketing brochure than a useful technical article.
I hope things are a little clearer now, and thanks for your attention. • TheBendster (talk) 18 December 2007, 14:39 (UTC)

[edit] Chuck Hull

Hi The Bendster,

Thanks for your help with Stereolithography. Do you think Chuck Hull merits his own entry/page?

scjules —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scjules (talk • contribs) 16:05, 30 January 2008 (UTC)


[edit] Disputed fair use rationale for Image:3D Discs.jpg}

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Fixed. I think. • TheBendster (talk) 21 April 2008, 13:55 (UTC)

[edit] pendulum edits

Thanks! Prashanthns (talk) 18:17, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] License tagging for Image:Muffed helmet.jpg

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