[Boatanchors] ARC-5 on Wikipedia

[sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov]

Bruce,

I am not aware of Michael's qualifications specific
to the ARC-5 System but even so, in being critical
of the Wikipedia page, his comment would have far 
more credibility if he pointed out one error in 
the ARC-5 page.  I do read all of his posts and
know that he is quite a knowledgeable individual,
and my point wasn't mean to detract from his 
technical qualifications.

That is why I asked the two questions that I
did.  I find that there are those critical of the
accurary of Wikipedia and other sites, but when asked
to provide links to those sections with the error, I
only hear a stoney silence.  

I can understand perhaps not agreeing with the format
of a particular Wikipedia page, as the ARC-5 page 
specifially,but format is subjective.  Is any of the 
detail on the components at issue?  Any of the data wrong?  
But it is a "terrible entry?"  Why?  I don't know, but the
page seems to be satisfactory to me, but then again, I
don't know enough to be critical.

I don't know, but if someone with the knowledge of the
subject says something is wrong, but doesn't specify
what is wrong, I wonder how accurate is the criticism.

Please understand I only ask this as a way to further 
the accuracy of the information posted, not as a 
personal dig to anyone here or posting to the 
Wikipedia experience.  

Thanks for the note,

73
Sheldon
WA4MZZ

----- Original Message -----
From: Bruce <bsugarberg at core.com>
Date: Friday, November 19, 2010 1:04 am
Subject: [Boatanchors] ARC-5 on Wikipedia

> Hello Sheldon,
> 
> Perhaps you are unaware, but Michael WH7HG is quite
> knowledgeable on the subject, and the author of a
> book about it, bootleg copies of which can be found
> on the net.
> 
> 73, Bruce WA8TNC
> ==========================
> sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov wrote:
> > Playing a bit of devil's advocate here, and since
> > I don't know enough about the ARC-5 system to
> > dispute the Wikipedia page, I've got two questions.
> >
> > Would you detail what parts of the Wikipedia page
> > are incorrect?
> >
> > What input are you providing to Wikipedia to correct
> > the errors that you have noted?
> >
> > I am not asking these questions to pick a fight, but
> > if information in the Wikipedia page on the ARC-5 system
> > is wrong, let the forum know what you believe to be
> > incorrect.  That can be discussed and debated and then
> > the corrected information can be submitted back to
> > Wikipedia with comments and suggestions to improve
> > the entry.
> >
> > To me, that is a win-win all around.  The misinformation
> > is corrected and Wikipedia is improved.  To simply say
> > Wikipedia is incorrect is too broad a paint brush for
> > a large information database as Wikipedia.
> >
> > Any errors here:
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_triangle
> >
> > If not, well, there is one page where Wikipedia is
> > correct.
> >
> > 73
> > Sheldon
> > ============================
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Kludge<wh7hg.hi at gmail.com>
> > Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 11:14 pm
> > Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Fw: Re: SI units and the rest
> >
> >> Yes, this is true.  And *no* one polices the entries.  I mean,
> >> look at the one on the ARC-5 as an example of a terrible entry.
> >> Who ever produced it should be shot quite and utterly deadity-
> dead.>>
> >> Best regards,
> >>
> >> Michael, WH7HG BL01xh
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