RationalWiki - Revision history

Human at 23:06, 17 March 2008

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:06:53 GMT

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	Shortly after its inception, RW1, as it subsequently came to be called, was discovered by the sinister [[Special Discussion Group]] at Conservapedia. They infiltrated its loose security and began counter-operations (basically by banning all RW users from CP), resulting in the elimination of the original chaotic wiki, and its re-creation as the open, and slightly less dysfunctional, RW2.		Shortly after its inception, RW1, as it subsequently came to be called, was discovered by the sinister [[Special Discussion Group]] at Conservapedia. They infiltrated its loose security and began counter-operations (basically by banning all RW users from CP), resulting in the elimination of the original chaotic wiki, and its re-creation as the open, and slightly less dysfunctional, RW2.

-	== Foundation and ~~empire~~ ==	+	== Foundation and Empire ==
	The better-known RW2 was launched in the wee hours between May 21 and 22, 2007. The new wiki claims its objectives are:		The better-known RW2 was launched in the wee hours between May 21 and 22, 2007. The new wiki claims its objectives are:
	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.		# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.
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	Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number of RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.		Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number of RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.

-	== Second ~~foundation~~ ==	+	== Second Foundation ==
-	Following server problems RW2.1 was created which was simply ~~an updated~~ RW2.	+	Following server problems, RW2.1 was created, which was simply RW2 running on a better hosting service.

	== Patron saint. ==		== Patron saint. ==
-	Until recently ~~its~~ patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious [[Long-eared jerboa~~\|Long-eared Jerboa~~]]. This debate is known as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].	+	Until recently, RW's patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious [[Long-eared jerboa]]. This debate is known as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].

-	== External ~~Links~~ ==	+	== External links ==
	[http://www.rationalwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Teh "Rational" Wiki]		[http://www.rationalwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Teh "Rational" Wiki]

Human: /* Foundation and empire */

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:05:05 GMT

Foundation and empire

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	== Foundation and empire ==		== Foundation and empire ==
-	The better-known RW2 ~~stems from this date~~. The new wiki claims its objectives are:	+	The better-known RW2 was launched in the wee hours between May 21 and 22, 2007. The new wiki claims its objectives are:
	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.		# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.
	# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.		# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.
	# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.		# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.

-	Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number or RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.	+	Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number of RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.

	== Second foundation ==		== Second foundation ==

Human: /* Foundation */

Human — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:04:18 GMT

Foundation

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	The foundation of RationalWiki (Or RW1) remains controversial. According to the LA times it was founded by one Doktor Liptus (or perhaps Rictus) , while others maintain that a shadowy figure known only as "Collin" was responsible. ("Collin" is presently believed to be being held at Guantanamo Bay where he was taken by the [[FBI]] immediately after the founding of RW2.)		The foundation of RationalWiki (Or RW1) remains controversial. According to the LA times it was founded by one Doktor Liptus (or perhaps Rictus) , while others maintain that a shadowy figure known only as "Collin" was responsible. ("Collin" is presently believed to be being held at Guantanamo Bay where he was taken by the [[FBI]] immediately after the founding of RW2.)

-	In any event, all the original [[cabal]] members were ex-[[Conservapedia]] editors trained in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations who turned their talents against CP ~~following their expulsion~~.	+	In any event, all the original [[cabal]] members were current or ex-[[Conservapedia]] editors trained in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations who turned their talents against CP, by alternating bouts of liberal mockery on RW, and horrific <s>felonious internet wandalism</s> sockpuppeteering on CP.

-	Shortly after its inception RW1, as it subsequently came to be called, it was discovered by the sinister [[Special Discussion Group]] at Conservapedia. They infiltrated its loose security and began counter-operations, ~~this necessitated~~ the elimination of the original ~~forum~~ and its re-creation as the open RW2.	+	Shortly after its inception, RW1, as it subsequently came to be called, was discovered by the sinister [[Special Discussion Group]] at Conservapedia. They infiltrated its loose security and began counter-operations (basically by banning all RW users from CP), resulting in the elimination of the original chaotic wiki, and its re-creation as the open, and slightly less dysfunctional, RW2.

	== Foundation and empire ==		== Foundation and empire ==

Human: /* External Links */ rmv excess bracket, add more typos

Human — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:12:55 GMT

External Links: rmv excess bracket, add more typos

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
-	[[http://www.rationalwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page ~~TEH~~ Rational Wiki]	+	[http://www.rationalwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Teh "Rational" Wiki]

Bob M at 19:19, 20 February 2008

Bob M — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:19:36 GMT

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	== Second foundation ==		== Second foundation ==
	Following server problems RW2.1 was created which was simply an updated RW2.		Following server problems RW2.1 was created which was simply an updated RW2.
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	== Patron saint. ==		== Patron saint. ==
	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious [[Long-eared jerboa\|Long-eared Jerboa]]. This debate is known as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].		Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious [[Long-eared jerboa\|Long-eared Jerboa]]. This debate is known as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].
		+
		+	== External Links ==
		+	[[http://www.rationalwiki.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page TEH Rational Wiki]

Bob M: /* Patron saint. */ link

Bob M — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:17:03 GMT

Patron saint.: link

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	== Patron saint. ==		== Patron saint. ==
-	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious Long-eared Jerboa. This debate is ~~know~~ as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].	+	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious [[Long-eared jerboa\|Long-eared Jerboa]]. This debate is known as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].

83.73.62.76: /* Patron saint. */ Clarification

83.73.62.76 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:19:23 GMT

Patron saint.: Clarification

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	== Patron saint. ==		== Patron saint. ==
-	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a ~~rearguard action~~ against those who would introduce the ferret or the painfully ~~cute~~ Long-eared Jerboa. This debate is know as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].	+	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], personified in [[Heidrun]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a minor skirmish against those few individuals who would introduce the ferret or the painfully obnoxious Long-eared Jerboa. This debate is know as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].

Bob M: /* Patron saint. */ The goat vs. jerboa controversies

Bob M — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:15:53 GMT

Patron saint.: The goat vs. jerboa controversies

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	== Patron saint. ==		== Patron saint. ==
-	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a rearguard action against those who would introduce the ferret or the painfully cute Long-eared Jerboa.	+	Until recently its patron saint has been the [[goat]], but recently various species of other small animals have been proposed. This has led to some division amongst the RationalWikians with the more established followers of the goat fighting a rearguard action against those who would introduce the ferret or the painfully cute Long-eared Jerboa. This debate is know as [[The goat vs. jerboa controversies]].

Admin: Reverted edit of 209.17.190.78, changed back to last version by Admin

Admin — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:39:29 GMT

Reverted edit of 209.17.190.78, changed back to last version by Admin

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	== Foundation and empire ==		== Foundation and empire ==
	The better-known RW2 stems from this date. The new wiki claims its objectives are:		The better-known RW2 stems from this date. The new wiki claims its objectives are:
-	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people. ~~After all, anyone who disagrees with science is wrong!~~	+	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.
	# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.		# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.
	# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.		# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.
-		+
	Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number or RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.		Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number or RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.

209.17.190.78 at 23:35, 27 December 2007

209.17.190.78 — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:35:12 GMT

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	== Foundation and empire ==		== Foundation and empire ==
	The better-known RW2 stems from this date. The new wiki claims its objectives are:		The better-known RW2 stems from this date. The new wiki claims its objectives are:
-	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people.	+	# Analyzing and refuting the anti-science movement, ideas and people. After all, anyone who disagrees with science is wrong!
	# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.		# Analyzing and refuting the full range of crank ideas.
	# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.		# Explorations of authoritarianism and fundamentalism.
-		+
	Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number or RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.		Many suspect however that not all ties have been cut between the two wikis, and that editors from both RW and CP continue to edit each others' wikis. Notwithstanding this, a number or RW editors have expressed a desire to have no further part of CP and simply to follow their own agenda.