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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1692<br />
| date = June 10, 2016<br />
| title = Man Page<br />
| image = man_page.png<br />
| titletext = For even more info, see blarbl(2)(3) and birb(3ahhaha I'm kidding, just Google it like a normal person.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|The two synopsis lines has not been explained, including the fact that there seems to be missing ending "]" and "}" in both lines (although taken together as one line they actually have the correct amount of brackets, but that would not make sense - I guess?) Someone seems to think the explanation for the copyright is lacking and has left a [text in square bracket] above that explanation. Please improve of delete that text if explanation now OK. Needs fact-checking of the table etc. and needs explanation of symbolic link}}<br />
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This comic shows a {{w|Unix}} manual page, i.e. a ''{{w|man page}}'' (hence the title), for a fictional program called "blerp". It details the command line options for this program, many of which are strange, annoying, or even impossible. These options are in alphabetical order (putting lower case before upper case and with an em-dash inserted between b and c the only exception to this order).<br />
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Unix man pages are meant to provide a brief reference on the usage of a command, not verbose and well-written explanations as you may find in manuals which is another common type of documentation. This fictional man page seems to exaggerate its crypticness, thus making fun of a common trait that many man pages have.<br />
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{{w|Command-line_interface#Command-line_option|Command-line options}}, also known as flags, are typed following a program name to change how the program runs. The following is an example usage.<br />
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<code>blerp -a -d -t -p "AVIGNON"</code><br />
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This would run blerp in attack mode, outputting to DEBUG.EXE, with tumble dry, and with POPE set to AVIGNON. In most cases, any number of flags can be used in any order, and applicable flags can be followed by arguments (such as "AVIGNON" in this example).<br />
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For a walk through of all possible flags see the [[#Table of flags|table]] below. <br />
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Below the flags there are a ''see also'' list with other stupid program names. Apart from two more blerbs there is also blirb, blarb and blorb, with chapter references. The last blorp(501)(c)(3) is not a valid chapter reference for a man page, it is however a slightly covert reference to {{w|501(c)_organization|501(c)(3)}} which is an organization that is tax-exempt.<br />
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Then follows a bug report site. inaturalist.org is a site working to extend biological research, and http://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47744-Hemiptera points to the same page as http://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/Hemiptera. {{w|Hemiptera}} is the order classifying True Bugs, making it the perfect place to report any new bug you have discovered...<br />
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[Copyright is a mishmash, "or best offer" is humorous, needs better explanation of individual parts.]<br />
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Finally there is a "{{w|copyright}}" line which references several variously open-source content licenses which is also a recurring theme on xkcd (see [[225: Open Source]]). For instance GPL references {{w|GNU General Public License}} and the (2) and (3+) refers to {{w|GNU_General_Public_License#Version_2|GPL 2}} and {{w|GNU_General_Public_License#Version_3|GPL 3 or higher}}. ''CC'' refers to {{w|creative commons}} where ''BY'' is the {{w|Creative_Commons_license#Types_of_licenses|type of license}}, ''5.0'' refers to the attribution and ''RV 41.0'' refers to revision 41.0. However there were no higher attribution than [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode 4.0] at the time of this comics release. xkcd is released under [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/ CC BY-NC 2.5] as can be seen at the bottom of the {{xkcd}} homepage. A few comics have been released under the [[:Category:CC-BY-SA comics|CC-BY-SA license]] or [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ 3.0]. BSD refers to {{w|BSD licenses}} a [[:Category:BSD|recurring theme]] in xkcd . "LIKE GECKO" is a reference to a web browser user-agent string; modern user-agent strings include a lot of text designed to let the browser pretend to be several different browsers/renderers, and "(like Gecko)" is the standard text for a browser that wants to be treated as if it were {{w|Gecko (software)|Gecko}} while admitting, if you look closely, that it isn't really Gecko. This copyright line, which includes a lot of mashed-together text that might appear to match any of several different licenses, resembles a user-agent string.<br />
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"OR BEST OFFER" is a reference to an auction where the person who bids the highest gets to buy the item. In context, it suggest the person who has the highest offer for blerp will be sold the rights to the program. Since the other licenses mentioned would allow for free usage without paying royalties, it would usually be pointless to buy the rights to the program.<br />
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In the title text there is a list with even more info, again with crazy names like blarbl and birb. Again there are page references, but for the last the person writing this stops writing the reference and begins to laugh at who ever still reads this man page and telling them that he is kidding and suggest that they ''just Google it like a normal person''. Seems like [[Randall]] does not believe much in man pages anymore... The writer of this text thus also stops finishing the brackets as the ending ")" for the last chapter is missing.<br />
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Man pages were part of the subject of [[293: RTFM]] and were mentioned in [[456: Cautionary]].<br />
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===Table of flags===<br />
*There are 28 flags.<br />
**Only these five letters are not used: l, m, w, x, z.<br />
**j and k are used together as jk.<br />
**The following seven capital letters are used: D, I, O, R, S, U, V.<br />
***That makes it one capital letter for every lower case letter that is not used by itself.<br />
**Finally the em dash "—" is used as the only none letter character. Also the only that breaks the strict adiabatically sorting of the list, with lower case before upper case letters.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Flag!!Description!!Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| -a||ATTACK MODE||This sounds like a command for a robot or something similar. Strange for a command line program. Possibly this is designed to break something?<br />
|-<br />
| -b||SUPPRESS BEES||Nonsensical option. This is a word play, meaning either to suppress {{w|Bee|Bees}} (the insects) or the letter '''B'''. This is also a possible {{w|Discworld}} reference, as the ''{{W|Hex_(Discworld)#Structure_and_technology|long-term storage}}'' of the only recurring computer in the series, ''{{w|Hex (Discworld)|Hex}}'', is composed of a beehive. (Note that the actual computer runs on ants.)<br />
|-<br />
| -—||FLAGS USE EM DASHES||Command line options (flags) typically use {{w|Hyphen|hyphens}} (short horizontal lines largely used within words). {{w|Dash#Em_dash|Em dashes}} (longer, with the same length as the letter "m") can't easily be typed into a command line interface, so switching flags from hyphens to em dashes is excessively difficult and nonsensical.<br />
Also implies a paradox where if flags were to use em dashes, this flag itself would be invalid.<br />
|-<br />
| -c||COUNT NUMBER OF ARGUMENTS||Most likely not useful.<br />
|-<br />
| -d||PIPES OUTPUT TO DEBUG.EXE||{{w|DEBUG.EXE}} is the old 16-bit debugger that came with MS-DOS. On a Unix system it is much more likely that one would use the {{w|GNU Debugger}} (GDB). A debugger is usually called by calling the debugger with the program (or script) to be debugged as parameter.<br />
{{w|Pipeline (Unix)|Piping}} in Unix means that the output of one program serves as input for another program.<br />
|-<br />
| -D||DEPRECATED||Many programs contain legacy options to avoid breaking scripts that use them. While the option should still work, the documentation is changed to say "deprecated" to discourage further use. Eventually such options usually get removed.<br />
|-<br />
| -e||EXECUTE SOMETHING||Vague. Also a possible pun on a kill-switch.<br />
|-<br />
| -f||FUN MODE||Strange and slightly ominous, given some of the other options. See under -O.<br />
|-<br />
| -g||USE GOOGLE||As an actual program flag, a bit hackjob-ish, but it is possible it is telling the user to use Google to find out what this tag does.<br />
|-<br />
| -h||CHECK WHETHER INPUT HALTS||Completely impossible, by the {{w|Halting problem}} which is the problem of determining, from a description of an arbitrary computer program and an input, whether the program will finish running or continue to run forever. {{w|Alan Turing}} proved in 1936 that a general algorithm to solve the halting problem for all possible program-input pairs cannot exist. <br />
|-<br />
| -i||IGNORE CASE (LOWER)||Usually, ignoring case means that a program will run without differentiating between upper- and lowercase. This flag suggests that blerp will run ignoring all the lowercase characters completely, or ignoring all the uppercase characters with the next flag "-I". Note that using this may make it ignore the difference for flags like -i and -I...<br />
|-<br />
| -I||IGNORE CASE (UPPER)||See above. Also possible that all text is converted to upper case, or that upper-case requirements only are ignored<br />
|-<br />
| -jk||KIDDING||A common acronym for [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=jk Just Kidding], not a program flag. Also note that standard behavior of Unix command line options is that a single "-" can be followed by multiple one-letter options, making -jk equivalent to -j -k.<br />
|-<br />
| -n||BEHAVIOR NOT DEFINED||Possibly mathematically ominous? Otherwise useless.(Possible debug/unstable feature flag)<br />
|-<br />
| -o||OVERWRITE||Standard program flag, usually meaning that the program will overwrite a file rather than make a new one when data is output.May work strangely with -d.<br />
|-<br />
| -O||OPPOSITE DAY||Strange flag, possibly means that all other flags (or maybe even including this one!) have the opposite effects - if so, a lot of strange things would happen. (Especially with -b, -e, -f, -jk, -O...) Possible reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zEGjlHZMiM Cyanide and Happiness Short: Opposite Day]<br />
|-<br />
| -p||SET TRUE POPE; ACCEPTS "ROME" OR "AVIGNON"||This refers to a {{w|Western_Schism|historical schism}} in the {{w|Catholic Church}}. In the 14th century, the Pope briefly ruled from Avignon, France, instead of Rome. After the Papacy was returned to Rome in 1377, the Church split (the so-called Western Schism) as not everyone accepted the move and the Pople who ordered it. This flag apparently allows the user to select a preferred Pope. There is actually a possible feature request here, as "PISA", a third Pope, should also be an option. It is the second time this week that Popes have been mentioned, last time was two comics before in [[1690: Time-Tracking Software]] regarding the Popes sexual activity.<br />
|-<br />
| -q||QUIET MODE; OUTPUT IS PRINTED TO STDOUT INSTEAD OF BEING SPOKEN ALOUD||In most cases, a program will output basic information to the console, and running it in quiet mode will make it run without outputting anything. Blerp, on the other hand, outputs information through audio, and the quiet flag causes it to run like a normal program. "STDOUT" is short for "standard output".<br />
|-<br />
| -r||RANDOMIZE ARGUMENTS||Pointless and possibly damaging.<br />
|-<br />
| -R||RUN RECURSIVELY ON <nowiki>http://*</nowiki>||The star (*) symbol is often used as a wildcard to match any string of characters. "<nowiki>http://*</nowiki>" suggests that blerp will be run on every webpage on the internet, or on each page recursively. What it might do in order to make this valid is also ominous.<br />
|-<br />
| -s||FOLLOW SYMBOLIC LINKS SYMBOLICALLY||[Needs explanation of symbolic links] Many commands offer an option to follow filesystem links, this option however seems to suggest that it will only politely pretend to do so.<br />
|-<br />
| -S||STEALTH MODE||Similar to -a, in that it sounds more like an option for some kind of robot.<br />
|-<br />
| -t||TUMBLE DRY||Perhaps useful for a program that runs on a clothes dryer. Refers to [https://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5254504/il_570xN.184726893.jpg directions like these]. Many clothing items are marked "do not tumble dry" in the care instructions, but this would be extremely difficult to make relevant to a program. Given the other flags, this may be less nonsensical than it would first appear..<br />
|-<br />
| -u||UTF-8 MODE; OTHERWISE DEFAULTS TO ANSEL||{{w|ANSEL}} is an old and obscure character encoding that predates ASCII. Using ANSEL as a default would be strange and largely incompatible with most modern systems. On the other hand, UTF-8 is rather standard. Similar in this regard to -q, blerp does something non-standard by default. The problem with using different modes (where the original was also UTF-8) is shown in the title text of [[1683: Digital Data]].<br />
|-<br />
| -U||UPDATE (DEFAULT: FACEBOOK)||Update usually refers to replacing an old software with a newer version. The default here suggests posting a status update to Facebook, sourcing an update form Facebook, or updating Facebook itself.<br />
|-<br />
| -v||VERBOSE; ALIAS TO find / -exec cat {}||Almost standard flag, in ordinary programs the opposite of -q - instead of silencing output, it makes it more specific, usually to help with debugging. Instead, this flag gets replaced with a command that prints the contents of all files in the filesystem tree. However, it will never complete, as certain device files never end (/dev/urandom contains random bytes). Note that the "find" command is missing <code>\;</code> and will not run, instead complaining <code>find: missing argument to `-exec'</code> .<br />
|-<br />
| -V||SET VERSION NUMBER||Many programs will have a flag to view the version number. This flag changes the version number instead.<br />
|-<br />
| -y||YIKES||[[wiktionary:yikes|yikes]] is an interjection which can express fear or empathy with unpleasant or undesirable circumstances. It is unclear how this would influence the program.<br />
|}<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[A terminal screen; the background is black and the text is white.]<br />
:{| class="wikitable"<br />
|style="background-color:black;"|<font color="white"><br />
;NAME<br />
:blerp<br />
<br />
;SYNOPSIS<br />
:blerp {[ OPTION | ARGS ]...[ ARGS ... -f [FLAGS] ...}<br />
:blerp {... DIRECTORY ... URL | BLERP} OPTIONS ] -{}<br />
<br />
;DESCRIPTION<br />
:blerp FILTERS LOCAL OR REMOTE FILES OR RESOURCES USING PATTERNS DEFINED BY ARGUMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES. THIS BEHAVIOR CAN BE ALTERED BY VARIOUS FLAGS.<br />
<br />
;OPTIONS<br />
:{|<br />
! scope="row" | -a<br />
| ATTACK MODE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -b<br />
| SUPPRESS BEES<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -—<br />
| FLAGS USE EM DASHES<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -c<br />
| COUNT NUMBER OF ARGUMENTS<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -d<br />
| PIPES OUTPUT TO DEBUG.EXE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -D<br />
| DEPRECATED<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -e<br />
| EXECUTE SOMETHING<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -f<br />
| FUN MODE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -g<br />
| USE GOOGLE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -h<br />
| CHECK WHETHER INPUT HALTS<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -i<br />
| IGNORE CASE (LOWER)<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -I<br />
| IGNORE CASE (UPPER)<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -jk<br />
| KIDDING<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -n<br />
| BEHAVIOR NOT DEFINED<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -o<br />
| OVERWRITE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -O<br />
| OPPOSITE DAY<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -p<br />
| SET TRUE POPE; ACCEPTS "ROME" OR "AVIGNON"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -q<br />
| QUIET MODE; OUTPUT IS PRINTED TO STDOUT INSTEAD OF BEING SPOKEN ALOUD<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -r<br />
| RANDOMIZE ARGUMENTS<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -R<br />
| RUN RECURSIVELY ON <nowiki>http://*</nowiki><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -s<br />
| FOLLOW SYMBOLIC LINKS SYMBOLICALLY<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -S<br />
| STEALTH MODE<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -t<br />
| TUMBLE DRY<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -u<br />
| UTF-8 MODE; OTHERWISE DEFAULTS TO ANSEL<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -U<br />
| UPDATE (DEFAULT: FACEBOOK)<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -v<br />
| VERBOSE; ALIAS TO find / -exec cat {}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -V<br />
| SET VERSION NUMBER<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" | -y<br />
| YIKES<br />
|}<br />
<br />
;SEE ALSO<br />
:blerp(1), blerp(3), blirb(8), blarb(51) blorp(501)(c)(3)<br />
<br />
;BUG REPORTS<br />
:<nowiki>http://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/47744-Hemiptera</nowiki><br />
<br />
;COPYRIGHT<br />
:GPL(2)(3+) CC-BY/5.0 RV 41.0 LIKE GECKO/BSD 4(2) OR BEST OFFER<br />
</font><br />
|}<br />
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{{comic discussion}}<br />
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[[Category:Programming]]<br />
[[Category:Computers]]<br />
[[Category:BSD]]<br />
[[Category:Animals]] <!--Bees--></div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1196021678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T16:56:11Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ Has all basic information now.</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list. A complication in attempting to solve computer problems this way would be presented by Google's search term autocorrection, which for several years has replaced technical terms with unrelated language from recent popular culture.<br />
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one {{w|natural language}} to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating natural languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| {{w|bash}} and {{w|Z_shell|zsh}} are two {{w|Command-line_interface|command line interfaces}} for {{w|Linux}}. The way to execute commands are almost identical, making detecting a script that contains a mixed syntax nearly impossible.<br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and sequences of images to be displayed as an animation. .XLS is the file extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| On a motherboard, jumpers can be used to alter the clock speeds of various motherboard functions (such as the CPU or the front side bus). These jumpers should be modified when the computer is off. However, this search is asking how often the motherboard checks the status of the clock speed jumpers, implying that they intend to change these jumpers while the computer is powered on.<br />
|-<br />
| [https://www.google.com/search?q=clean+reinstall+keybinding Clean reinstall keybinding]<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" (presumably of an operating system) is however not generally something that should be repeated often, implying that the user is regularly breaking the OS with their tinkering. Searching for (any) default keybinding suggests they are having severe problems with their [[1031|leopard]].<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| [https://www.google.com/search?q=fsck+chrome+extension fsck Chrome extension]<br />
| <br />
Google suggests "fleck" instead of "fsck". Fleck is a recent {{w|web annotation}} service; an extension to Chrome would make it accessible from that web browser. However, it would be extremely implausible that "fleck" had been mistyped as "fsck".<br />
<br />
In context, this is probably a search for a interface to the Unix '''f'''ile'''s'''ystem che'''ck'''er {{w|fsck}} via third-party software added to Chrome. Repairing a filesystem this way would be inadvisable. {{Citation needed}}<br />
<br />
This might indicate confusion about the meaning of the term "online filesystem repair", in which "online" means "while the filesystem is in use" rather than "over the internet".<br />
<br />
Alternatively, the user might want to repair an installation of the operating system Chromium, in a manner less drastic than the {{w|factory reset}} preferred by Google.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| An idiosyncratic mix of {{w|Recursion}} and the font style ''{{w|cursive}}'', referring especially to text handwritten in a flowing manner. If you could recursively create characters, the result would most likely be quite illegible and not useful as a font.<br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define {{w|Formal Language|formal languages}}. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not. There is some irony in using regex to test the validity of something which ''defines'' the validity of things like regex.<br />
|-<br />
| [https://www.google.com/search?q=Hardlinks+Turing+complete Hardlinks Turing complete]<br />
| In some filesystems, for example {{w|ext4}} and {{w|NTFS}}, a single file may be referenced by different names anywhere in the filesystem. These filenames are termed "hard links" to the file because they are automatically resolved by the operating system to the file metadata. "Soft" or "symbolic" links are resolved indirectly via a filename, which may reside anywhere. A file is deleted when the last hard link to it is unlinked; a soft link exists independently of its target.<br />
<br />
{{w|Turing completeness}} is the {{w|computational complexity}} required to simulate any other Turing complete system (given an infinite amount of memory). Recently there have been cases where unexpected mechanisms from card games to text parsers were proved to be Turing complete. Hardlinks being Turing complete would imply that creating and deleting hardlinks alone is enough to statisfy the requirements of Turing completeness.<br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable.<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| {{w|Hardware acceleration}} means that certain calculations are not performed by the computer's {{w|CPU}} but by a "specialized" processor, e.g. a {{w|GPU}} which is part of the graphics adapter. This speeds up output, especially if complex 3D calculations are required and reduces CPU load. To use this function only on a single color channel seems pretty useless.<br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
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{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195791678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T16:00:33Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| {{w|bash}} and {{w|Z_shell|zsh}} are two {{w|Command-line_interface|command line interfaces}} for {{w|Linux}}. The way to execute commands are almost identical, making detecting a script that contains a mixed syntax nearly impossible.<br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and highly compressed videos. .XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" is however not generally something that should be repeated often.<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| fsck is a low level tool that would require a lot of effort to run through a browser with no gain.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define {{w|Formal Language|formal languages}}. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not. There is some irony in using regex to test the validity of something which ''defines'' the validity of things like regex.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| {{w|Hardware acceleration}} means that certain calculations are not performed by the computer's {{w|CPU}} but by a "specialized" processor, e.g. a {{w|GPU}} which is part of the graphics adapter. This speeds up output, especially if complex 3D calculations are required and reduces CPU load. To use this function only on a single color channel seems pretty useless.<br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195771678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:59:39Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ Missed a brace</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| {{w|bash}} and {{w|Z_shell|zsh}} are two {{w|Command-line_interface|command line interfaces}} for {{w|Linux}}. The way to execute commands are almost identical, making detecting a file that is mixed nearly impossible.<br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and highly compressed videos. .XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" is however not generally something that should be repeated often.<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| fsck is a low level tool that would require a lot of effort to run through a browser with no gain.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define {{w|Formal Language|formal languages}}. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not. There is some irony in using regex to test the validity of something which ''defines'' the validity of things like regex.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| {{w|Hardware acceleration}} means that certain calculations are not performed by the computer's {{w|CPU}} but by a "specialized" processor, e.g. a {{w|GPU}} which is part of the graphics adapter. This speeds up output, especially if complex 3D calculations are required and reduces CPU load. To use this function only on a single color channel seems pretty useless.<br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195741678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:58:51Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ Autodetect mixed bash zsh</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| {{w|bash} and {{w|Z_shell|zsh}} are two {{w|Command-line_interface|command line interfaces}} for {{w|Linux}}. The way to execute commands are almost identical, making detecting a file that is mixed nearly impossible.<br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and highly compressed videos. .XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" is however not generally something that should be repeated often.<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| fsck is a low level tool that would require a lot of effort to run through a browser with no gain.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define {{w|Formal Language|formal languages}}. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not. There is some irony in using regex to test the validity of something which ''defines'' the validity of things like regex.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| Hardware acceleration means that certain calculations are not performed by the computer's CPU but by a "specialized" GPU which is part of the graphics adapter. This speeds up output, especially if complex 3D calculations are required and reduces CPU load. To use this function only on a single color channel seems pretty useless.<br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195721678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:55:10Z<p>SG 01: Capitalised EBNF</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and highly compressed videos. .XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" is however not generally something that should be repeated often.<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| fsck is a low level tool that would require a lot of effort to run through a browser with no gain.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define programming languages. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| Hardware acceleration means that certain calculations are not performed by the computer's CPU but by a "specialized" GPU which is part of the graphics adapter. This speeds up output, especially if complex 3D calculations are required and reduces CPU load. To use this function only on a single color channel seems pretty useless.<br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid EBNF<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195701678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:52:01Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ Regex matching valid ebnf</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| The CPU's temperature sensors exist to tell you when your CPU is becoming dangerously overheated (presumably as a result of overuse). Someone who searches for information about the limits of those sensors is presumably expecting to misuse their CPU.<br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| .GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store images and highly compressed videos. .XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| This refers to keybinding, the practice of mapping a certain key to a certain function (e.g., pressing PRTSC will take a screenshot). Creating a keybinding for an task usually implies that the task is repeated often. A "clean reinstall" is however not generally something that should be repeated often.<br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| fsck is a low level tool that would require a lot of effort to run through a browser with no gain.<br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}, which is used to define programming languages. It is far too complex for a {{w|Regular_Expression|regular expression}} to determine whether it is valid or not.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| {{w|Safe mode}} is a diagnostic mode of an operating system or application which allows the user to troubleshoot problems by disabling unnecessary functionality. The "opposite of safe mode" implies a "dangerous" mode where the purpose is to cause problems rather than fix them.<br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| {{w|Predictive text}} is a feature of many smartphone keyboards that predicts the most likely word the user wishes to type, and then gives the user the option to place the word in the sentence without typing the whole word. A {{w|touchpad}} is a computer pointing device, similar to a {{w|computer mouse}}. The idea of a "predictive touchpad" seems absurd because, as opposed to typed words, there are not a limited number of swipe combinations that are possible on a touchpad. A "predictive touchpad" implies that a computer could predict where the use was going to move the mouse or click, which is clearly unreasonable<br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| Google docs relies on programs and libraries much more complex than a bootloader could run.<br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| Automatically executing code from the internet is generally a terrible idea, because it could be written by someone with malicious intent and harm your computer. The joke here is that the code would only be executed if written by someone who has been "verified" on Twitter. Twitter's verification service only serves to show that a user is who they claim to be, not whether or not their code can be trusted, so this would provide little protection.<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks Turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=119559Talk:1678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:45:10Z<p>SG 01: Created page with "Interestingly enough "CPU temperature sensor limits" might be a serious consideration for extreme overclockers, who use things like liquid nitrogen to cool their PC. ~~~~"</p>
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<div>Interestingly enough "CPU temperature sensor limits" might be a serious consideration for extreme overclockers, who use things like liquid nitrogen to cool their PC. [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:45, 9 May 2016 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195531678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:41:02Z<p>SG 01: </p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! width=20% | Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| GIF (Graphic Interchange Format) is a file extension used to store highly compressed videos. XLS is thefile extension for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. The joke is that the complete difference between the two types of file makes any kind of conversion all but impossible, so the search is useless.<br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| {{w|Cron}} is a utility that allows you to schedule commands or scripts to be run periodically. These scheduled jobs are read from a ''crontab'' file. A job that updates the crontab (therefore creating new jobs, removing old ones or editing existing ones) is highly unusual and unlikely to be what you actually want to do.<br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195491678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:34:24Z<p>SG 01: Fixed table, added title text</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries, each of which suggests the author is perversely misusuing or overextending some computer technology or technologies. The overall impression is of someone technically sophisticated enough to shoot themselves in the foot, and who does not learn any larger lessons despite doing so repeatedly. It is unlikely any of the searches would give useful answers, because no two people would be perverse in these extremely specific ways. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse: collapse;"<br />
|-<br />
! Search<br />
! Explanation<br />
|-<br />
| Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
| {{w|Syntax highlighting}} can be used when editing source code to make the code more readable and easier to understand. {{w|Google Translate}} is used to translate text from one spoken/written language to another. The joke here is that syntax highlighting doesn't make sense in the context of translating spoken/written languages.<br />
|-<br />
| Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| GIF to XLS<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Cron job to update crontab<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| fsck Chrome extension<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Recursive font<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
| EBNF refers to {{w|Extended Backus–Naur Form}}<br />
|-<br />
| Hardlinks turing complete<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Opposite of safe mode<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Predictive touchpad<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Google docs from bootloader<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matching valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=explain_xkcd:Community_portal/Coordination&diff=119538explain xkcd:Community portal/Coordination2016-05-09T15:21:33Z<p>SG 01: /* Manually added 1678 */ new section</p>
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<div><noinclude>{{Community portal}}</noinclude><br />
<br />
== Issue dates ==<br />
<br />
Hi Jeff,<br />
<br />
As i'm creating pages I struggle with the issue dates of comics. I've added a comment to all pages that contain the (unknown/incorrect) dates. Is there a way to research those dates? --[[User:Rikthoff|Rikthoff]] ([[User talk:Rikthoff|talk]])<br />
: [http://xkcd.com/archive/] if you mouse over the comic name, it will have the date. --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] ([[User talk:Jeff|talk]]) 18:26, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
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- if you mouse over comic name in "Archive" section of xkcd.com. Older comics(1-44 or so) might be found in [http://liveweb.archive.org/http://xkcd-drawings.livejournal.com/?skip=40 livejournal archive][[User:Bpothier|B. P.]] ([[User talk:Bpothier|talk]]) 18:35, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
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Should we consider using "2012-08-03" style dates and letting localization "do the right thing"? Most pages so far use "August 3, 2012" style dates, with a few incorrectly doing "August 3rd, 2012"... Presumably the template could do the localizing/localising...--[[User:Bpothier|B. P.]] ([[User talk:Bpothier|talk]]) 18:39, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
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: The date is also available with the [http://xkcd.com/json.html JSON API], which I'm going to use for the [[User_talk:Jeff#Automatic_Import|import]]. I use <nowiki>{{#dateformat: year-month-day}}</nowiki>, MediaWiki should figure out the correct way to display it based on your preferences. --[[User:SlashMe|SlashMe]] ([[User talk:SlashMe|talk]]) 18:47, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
<small>Moved from [[User talk:Jeff]]. --''[[User:Philosopher|Philosopher]]''&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Philosopher|Let us reason together.]]</sup> 00:15, 4 August 2012 (EDT)</small><br />
<br />
== Date? ==<br />
<br />
How do I find the date a comic was first posted (to put in the comic header here?) [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 12:26, 3 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
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<small>Moved from [[Talk:Main Page]]. --''[[User:Philosopher|Philosopher]]''&nbsp;<sup>[[User talk:Philosopher|Let us reason together.]]</sup> 00:43, 4 August 2012 (EDT)</small><br />
<br />
Original posting date is listed on xkcd's [[http://xkcd.com/archive/ archive page]] as hover-text for each post. The first 44 comics are all listed as 2006-01-01. Many of these were previously posted on the [[http://liveweb.archive.org/http://xkcd-drawings.livejournal.com/?skip=40 livejournal site]], and some dates can be found/inferred by checking there.--[[User:Bpothier|B. P.]] ([[User talk:Bpothier|talk]]) 17:49, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== To do list ==<br />
<br />
I suggest a todo list to be added here so newcomers will have an idea of concrete things they can do to help. I'll start by moving some items I've been collecting on my user page. Feel free to add more :)<br />
<br />
'''Things to do'''<br />
* Complete all entries from the [[List of all comics]]<br />
* [[Special:WantedPages]] lists pages that have links to them but haven't been created yet.<br />
* More topics that could be covered here besides the comics themselves:<br />
** our [https://twitter.com/explainxkcd twitter account]<br />
** the xkcd irc channel (and [http://wiki.xkcd.com its wiki])<br />
** the xkcd blag<br />
** the xkcd forum<br />
** other sites explaining xkcd ([http://xkcdexplained.com/], [http://xkcd.wikia.com], [http://xkcdexplained.wikia.com], [http://xkcdexplainedexplained.tumblr.com/archive], maybe invite members+content of the other wikis in once we're established?)<br />
<br />
'''Maintenance'''<br />
* Redirects should be created from the "File:number.png" format to the "File:title.png" format.<br />
* categorization (make sure these lists are empty):<br />
** [[Special:UncategorizedCategories]]<br />
** [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]]<br />
** [[Special:UncategorizedPages]]<br />
** [[Special:WantedCategories]]<br />
* building the web of links:<br />
** [[Special:DeadendPages]] (pages with no links to other pages)<br />
** [[Special:LonelyPages]] (pages that aren't linked to by any others)<br />
* other<br />
** [[Special:DoubleRedirects]]<br />
**: (Took a chunk out of these the good ol' fashioned way, but there's got to be a wiff of Perl or Python to automate this... ? -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 14:44, 9 August 2012 (UTC))<br />
**:: Well, there's [https://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/mwclient/ mwclient], a Python interface to the mediawiki API which I've used to move the comics to the new names. We could certainly create scripts to perform maintenance tasks and share the snippets here on the wiki. Automated tools will be useful while we establish standards early on. If you'd like help getting started, let me know. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 19:40, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
** convert [[Special:LinkSearch/en.wikipedia.org|wikipedia links]] to the <nowiki>{{w|Lorem ipsum}}</nowiki> format<br />
** use lowercase xkcd everywhere on the wiki (see [http://xkcd.com/about/ How do I write "xkcd"?])<br />
<br />
There are more maintenance reports at [[Special:SpecialPages]], for inspiration :) --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 06:45, 6 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
<br />
:: I'd love one of these "To Do" lists for admins as well! :) I'm always forgetting what I need to do! --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] ([[User talk:Jeff|talk]]) 02:35, 12 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::: There actually isn't much to do that needs admin permissions around here. Right I can think of only a handful of admin-specific tasks:<br />
:::* Keeping an eye on [[explain xkcd:Community portal/Admin requests]] for stuff other editors might need<br />
:::* Keeping an eye on [[:Category:Pages to delete]] (currently populated by {{tl|spam}}), delete the pages, block the spammers<br />
:::* Updating the main page and watching <br />
:::* Implementing any changes, agreed by the community, that require editing Mediawiki pages<br />
:::Maybe others will have other items to add to the list, but for the most part, the things that need to be done are available to all editors: adding the missing comic explanations, describing characters, categorizing, etc. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 19:13, 12 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Checking the above lists, here are the current stats:<br />
* 0 [[Special:UncategorizedCategories]] (OK)<br />
* 2,000+ [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]], most of them being part of the [[Time]] comic<br />
* 2 [[Special:UncategorizedPages]], both related to the same [[Time]] comic<br />
* a few [[Special:WantedCategories]], all from Babel templates on userpages i believe.<br />
Just a FWIW or TWIMC. :) -- [[Special:Contributions/173.245.51.210|173.245.51.210]] 16:11, 8 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
:The time-related pages can be fixed trivially. The wanted categories are kinda impossible to clear up, as userpages are typically off-limits to everyone except the owner of the userpage, unless they're a spambot. We've made pretty good progress on everything else though. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 16:43, 8 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
::The wanted categs can be cleared up by ''creating'' them, and adding them to the categ hierarchy. I'm just not familiar enough with said hierarchy. -- [[Special:Contributions/173.245.51.210|173.245.51.210]] 17:09, 8 November 2013 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Date categories ==<br />
I'm not sure the "[[:Category:Comics by month|Comics by month]]", by weekday, etc. Will be much useful, unless for those interested in running some stats. It might be more interesting to have specific months, such as [[:Category:Comics from May 2011]] and so on. What do you think? --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 06:45, 6 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
: That was actually next for me: #time:year-month, but I wanted to study the globalization implications. I prefer over-categorizing rather than under-categorizing, since it's comparatively cheap. The assumption is that categories are the same as tags on the old site, and that mediawiki affords us some extra ways to automatically categorize pages in addition to the manual forms starting to emerge (by character, by subject, etc.) To paraphrase an old prof: you can't study what you don't measure; I've been wanting to see if, for example, Monday comics deal certain subjects, while Friday comics deal with another, etc. Not everybody's cup of tea, but of value perhaps to some, and insanely cheap to support both mentally and for the software. -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 13:51, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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I also used it to find some date typos for Saturday/Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday comics, which should usually be empty - except for some early entries from livejournal... --[[User:Bpothier|B. P.]] ([[User talk:Bpothier|talk]]) 21:50, 17 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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It does make it look a bit messy down by the categories... maybe we can skip one or two of these date categories, if people don't still find them useful? [[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] ([[User talk:St.nerol|talk]]) 21:22, 23 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Page names ==<br />
<br />
I think we should use the comic number '''and''' the title as the page name. Like so: "112: Baring My Heart". This would allow comics to be sorted by order in categories, but the pages would still have human-readable names for those of us who don't memorize all xkcd comic numbers ;) Thoughts? --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 07:23, 6 August 2012 (EDT)<br />
<br />
:I agree, for another reason: for instance [[YouTube]] could be either the title of a page explaining how YouTube is referenced in xkcd, or the title of the explanation for comic #202 (titled "YouTube"). I don't know if I'm being clear here, but as we do not control the titles of the comics, that could create confusion with other pages. So using something like [[202: YouTube]] would ensure disambiguation without being really complicated or awkward... And actually prefixing the comic title with its number seems quite relevant to me.<br />
:<small>Additionally, that would solve potential problems such as [[Exoplanets]]: comic [[786]] or [[1071]]?</small><br />
:[[User:Cos|Cos]] ([[User talk:Cos|talk]]) 14:33, 6 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::Beat me to the punch; agreed. Numbers are unique and sequential, but not altogether that meaningful. Names are meaningful but (as we've seen) not unique. Some combination of both would be called for. We'd need to have the plain numbers redirect to the new topic (some double-redirects would need to be fixed up?) and the names would too (with at least one disambiguation page for now, and who knows: maybe more to come?) -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 13:55, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::Following up on the YouTube discussion above, I'm wondering if we should leverage namespaces more: main:topic is implicitly ''xkcd:topic'' (ie ''main:YouTube'' discusses the xkcd comic, while ''ref:YouTube'' is the place where the pop-culture reference of YouTube is discussed.) Either that, or some other name decoration, such as ''YouTube Explained'', or ... -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 13:59, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::: Agreed. Number and the name together. --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] ([[User talk:Jeff|talk]]) 16:08, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::: Looks like we have consensus. I'll move the pages (I've been meaning to learn how to use [https://sourceforge.net/projects/mwclient mwclient] anyway :D) --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 18:01, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::: {{done}}, all current pages have been moved. However, I am not sure whether we should keep a space after the colon. What do you guys think? Should it be "112: Baring My Heart" or "112:Baring My Heart"? --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 18:20, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::::: Also, I just realized MediaWiki doesn't allow colons in image Filenames. One solution could be using something like [[:File:786. Exoplanets.png]] or [[:File:786-Exoplanets.png]], but then perhaps we'd have to change the pages name too, for consistency? I'll try to investigate what is the reasoning behind this restriction. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 18:50, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::: Ok, it seems like it's a matter of setting <code><nowiki>$wgIllegalFileChars = '';</nowiki></code> in LocalSettings.php (because it is set as <code>$wgIllegalFileChars = ':';</code> in DefaultSettings.php). <s>Jeff, could you do that please?</s> --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 19:13, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::::: Nevermind, we will probably use a different naming pattern instead. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 20:05, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
<br />
::::::: I guess this is my bad for not ciming in on this discussion earlier, but I frankly think that the #: Name is a worse way of doing it just for the reasons of system resources. #:Name is fine from a user standpoint with the '''caveat''' that # and Name both redirect to #:Name. The problem is that this requires 2 redirects minimum for every comic, and the redirect itself takes a bit more time for each article to load, and (as I understand from wikipedia and its dislike of double redirects), every redirect adds to the system load. So if every article lookup by users (who will undoubtedly type either the number or the name, but rarely both) is a redirect, the system load is going to go up.<br />
<br />
::::::: As an aside, assuming Jeff is able to install the Cite Extension to add citation referencing (and even if he doesn't), I was expecting to try to create some sort of template in the concept of {{tl|cite comic}} where you could basically pass a single variable (e.g. the comic number) and it would create a proper citation for that comic. Similarly, this naming format will perhaps require a template something like {{tl|comicno}} with a comic number field just to create a quick link that is visibly appealing and links properly to the comic with that number. (ie: {comicno|18} would produce a link like "[[18: Snapple|Snapple]]" or something). I'm wondering though if anyone has any coding ideas for how we might accomplish this other than the hardcode all the titles into a template. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 19:26, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
<br />
::::::: PS: I did some mild digging on another wiki, ''Star Trek'''s Memory Alpha wiki, and although all of its episode articles are now titled "episode title (episode)" to avoid disambiguation, which allows you to an episode template by calling the title (which template appends "(episode)" to every entry), they DO have a title-display template: [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Template:Titles Template:Titles] - with a template subpage for every single episode setting out how the mouseover text should be displayed. It would be possible to do such a template for xkcd just so that comic numbers can be crossreferenced to titles... [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 20:30, 7 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::::: (Hoping this is the right number of colons for proper indentation... ;-) Redirects are one thing, and while probably resulting in possibly two page serves (isn't it really just two hits to the db?) they're natively supported by mediawiki. Even so, if performance is proven to be a real (not just conjectured) problem, can we do something clever, perhaps, with transclusion? Either the number transcludes the title, or vice versa? Might be a case of pre-optimization, though; in the back of my mind, it seems that the rendering engine puts as much effort into transcluding to expand templates as it would to expand a redirect in situ: either case is just a query to the DB to expand the contents of said item. (Enough rambling; anybody have any concrete metrics on this?) -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 06:23, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::::::Hi folks. Just thought I'd state that redirects are completely safe. They don't add any noticeable loading time for the users and the extra resources used by the server are so minor that it's akin to the resources used to type a character in notepad. Pages are also aggressively cached (by default, anyway). If you're interested, the way redirects work in Mediawiki isn't like most other sites handle redirects. It's not loading a page that makes you load another page. Rather, all content is stored in an SQL database. The content is stored under a certain name (eg, "#: Hello World!"). A redirect simply tells Mediawiki to look for the content under a different name. Slightly more work for the server (don't worry, they can handle it), but the page is delivered to the user in roughly the same period of time (if we want to be technical, the page will be slightly larger, due to the "Redirected from whatever" line added to the page (which is mostly there for the purpose of making it easier to fix incorrect redirects). I don't have metrics, but can assure you that it's almost no difference in the end result. {{User:Omega/sig}} 09:11, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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I've been thinking about this some more, and I believe we should choose a different pattern for the page names.<br />
* First, use another separator between comic number and name, since colon is forbidden in files. A simple alternative would be "Comic title (number)", as in [[Michael Phelps (1092)]]. This would additionally allow us to use the {{w|Help:Pipe trick|pipe trick}} when linking to a comic, since content in parenthesis is automatically stripped out: <nowiki>[[Michael Phelps (1092)|]]</nowiki> results in [[Michael Phelps (1092)|Michael Phelps]]. Another effect of this is that by dropping the colon naming scheme we would remove ambiguity with the namespace system, which also uses colons to separate namespaces from pagenames.<br />
* Second, we should probably follow IronyChef's suggestion above and move them to a specific namespace, such as [[Comic:Michael Phelps (1092)]]. Other namespaces could be added for more topics, such as [[Character:Cueball]], [[xkcd:Randall]] (or [[Meta:Randall]]), [[Topic:Velociraptors]], etc. Not only we would be able to generate lists of pages without resorting to categories (which have to be added manually), but we would get lot's of "Random X" for free (random comic, random character, random topic, etc.)<br />
What do you guys think? --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 14:29, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:P.s. - Proper category sorting of the comics would be dealt with by the {{tl|comic}} template, which would also pad the numbers with zeroes to ensure 100 comes after 2, etc.<br />
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::+1 on the parens... (but does that mean my recent double-redirect-fixups have been for naught? {{xkcd|541|(grin)}}) ... I couldn't put my finger on it and didn't articulate it earlier, but the fact that colon needed special attention by the software left me a bit uneasy (there must be a reason for them doing that, like namespaces perhaps) so using parentheses-es-es (as {{xkcd|297|long}} as we {{xkcd|859|close}} them {{explain|312|properly}}) seems more the mediawiki way. -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 15:03, 9 August 2012 (UTC) (I know you folks don't like my propensity to (over?)categorize, but <nowiki>[[Category:Parentheses]]</nowiki> is just too irresistible... ;-)<br />
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:I think, that all of this seem unnecessary complication to me. I don't see any problem with the current system. I think something like [[1092: Michael Phelps]] flows well, is quite readable and easy to insert "as is" in the text (see the links to other comics in [[1048: Emotion]] for instance). As I understand, we would want the image files to be titled exactly the same way as their corresponding article; why, where is the need for that? (to me the simplest way, and most relevant maybe, would be to name them exactly as they are on xkcd.com; maybe with a prefix, like "xkcd - ", so that it cannot mess with other existing images such as from Commons).<br />
:I don't see the point of creating namespaces such as "Character", "Topic", etc.; what is the problem with [[Beret Guy]], [[Randall Munroe]], [[Velociraptors]], and such? with namespaces one will have to put each topic in one box (and one only), where will you put things like [[Stick figure]] or [[My Hobby]] or any other thing that will pop up without clearly belonging to one of these boxes? ''[[1077: Home Organization|just give up]]!'' :-)<br />
:About the "Random X", I like the idea that on xkcd.com, you can get a random ''comic'' (because that's all what is there), but in here you can get a random whatever: you may get a comic explanation, a character, a topic or anything, because in here there is all that.<br />
:I don't think the colon in the comic page names will pose any problem, it cannot mess with anything as long as it is preceded by a number only.<br />
:''In the end,'' I think that adding the number in the comic page names was a good choice, because there would have been real issues otherwise, but for now I would say : "don't fix what is not broken", KISS, and "just give up". :-)<br />
:[[User:Cos|Cos]] ([[User talk:Cos|talk]]) 16:14, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:: I have to agree with this. The existing page names are fine in my book, and I don't see any benefits of renaming them all (again). Concerning the random, though, I mentioned an extension in proposals that would allow us to choose a "random page in a category". I don't really care one way or another about character topics. Seem like a lot of maintenance when we don't even have a quarter of the comics explained yet, but whatever. Concerning the image names, I think that simply using the same name as it appears on xkcd is fine. Images are a bit of a "backend", that people don't usually search for (rather, they'd search for the comic and find the image on that page). As well, since all images are hosted on xkcd, they won't be any file name conflicts amongst the comics. {{User:Omega/sig}} 18:04, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::: Good points (and puns!), all of you. I'd like to address a few specific points (I'll highlight the key takeaways for your convenience):<br />
:::* '''I still prefer parenthesis''' for the simple reason that colons mess with the concept of namespaces (not that it has any effect on the software, which can cope quite well; I'm speaking from a user point of view). Besides, one of the reasons I proposed for having the number first was automatic category sorting, but that backfired (cf. #2 vs. #100).<br />
:::* Re rationale for having image files titled like the comics is that it would allow automatic image inclusion via the {{tl|comic}} template. However, having the prefix is not crucial for that (hadn't thought of this before), so I'll go ahead and remove my suggestion above to allow colons in filenames.<br />
:::* Note that there's no problem with "conflicts" with Commons images: an image uploaded here simply takes precedence regarding an image uploaded to commons under the same name (e.g. [[:File:Irony.jpg]] vs. [[commons:File:Irony.jpg]]). That said, while external conflicts aren't a problem, internal ones are (e.g. [[Exoplanets]]). That, coupled with the "it's just a backend" point made by Omega, is a good argument to '''use the original filenames''' (also, less overhead when uploading a new comic)<br />
:::* I understand the argument against a single primary way to classify a page using namespaces. The category system is more flexible as it allows many-to-many relationships. However, I must point out that the examples you give are no problem at all: [[Meta:Stick figure]] and [[Topic:My Hobby]] ;) So '''I'm still not convinced that using custom namespaces is a bad idea''' or a lost cause or that it won't scale up well. Besides, it makes it very clear what a reader will find on that page (explainxkcd.com/wiki/Topic:Velociraptors is a pretty self-explanatory url). And again, it allows us to use the random feature that is natively implemented on mediawiki, rather than an extension. And "random whatever" is still available, of course :)<br />
:::* IronyChef, by all means, please create [[:Category:Parentheses]] :D<br />
::: --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 20:05, 9 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:::If we're going to use the numbers in the titles, it seems logical to have the number come first so that comics are essentially sortable by number rather than alphabetically by title; although this probably can be taken care of by changing the sort title, thoug this could be tedious.<br />
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:::I don't support new namespaces for comics and characters and whatnot. I don't see what it adds to the wiki, and it just makes the links to each comic page ''even longer'' (no one will EVER correctly search for '''Comic:Snapple (18)''' on their first attempt).<br />
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:::I am not claiming to be an expert on redirects. My comment was based on wikipedia pages like {{w|Wikipedia:Double redirects}} where it clearly suggests in the lead that double redirects "waste server resources". I assume this applies (at to a lesser degree) to single redirects. They may not be needless waste like double redirects, but they they do use resources. Granted wikipedia has far larger servers and much more traffic, so it may be more relevant to them than here, but it still would appear to be a resource issue; Database queries are still resource hogs, even if they are simple ones. Not suggesting they aren't safe, but if every comic load is basically a redirect, that is still two queries every time instead of just the occasional one. I'm fine with it; I'm just pointing out the issue. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 16:20, 10 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::::The reason that double redirects are bad is that linking a redirect to another redirect (a double redirect) causes the first redirect to simply display the content of the second redirect (rather than actually redirecting the page). This appears as simply an arrow and a link (a soft redirect). It uses more system resources because an actual page has to be loaded and displayed, forcing the user to manually click the link and display the proper page (whereas a single redirect would load the correct page and display it). So in other words, a double redirect forces two pages to be loaded, while a single redirect only loads one page, more or less the same as if you went to the actual page title. {{User:Omega/sig}} 21:35, 10 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::::: Also, regarding the sorting argument for using numbers first: I was the one who originally proposed that, but I overlooked the fact that sorting won't work unless we use padding (e.g. "0001: Comic title"), which is kind of a hack. MediaWiki supports category sort keys natively, so we should be taking advantage of them rather than relying on a specific page title format to achieve the same effect.<br />
::::: As for the namespaces, I think I've presented my arguments for that above; let me know if any of them are unclear. I accept that one may disagree with them, but not that there ''aren't'' any benefits. Note that '''nobody''' will correctly seach for whatever page title we use, unless we use only the numbers as the final title, which I think we all agree is not desirable. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 11:25, 11 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::::::Thanks for the double-redirect explanation, Omega. To Waldir; I think people would also correctly search for Comic Titles, at times. Some more than others, for sure. But if you are on XKCD reading a comic that has a title printed, and you want to come here and read the explanation, You would most likely search for either the number or the title that is displayed at xkcd.com. That said, if it's not a resource hog, and we can find a GOOD way to create links to comics easily (ie: I can type in {explain|123} and actually get a proper looking link to that comic's page, I'm cool with that. I really think it will add a lot of time to the edit process to have to manually type in 123: Title for every link to another comic. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 14:32, 13 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Comic Display - another new template ==<br />
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I see that the latest comics have changed over to {{tl|comicbox}} from {{tl|comic}}. This might be in response to today's tall narrow comic. I don't see any recent discussions about the {{tl|comicbox}} template. We really need to come to some form of consensus on the comic display issue. I am really not a fan of the {{tl|comicbox}} template, as I arrive at the homepage today and I don't understand what I'm seeing. There is no indication that the text on the right is the Explanation. I wasn't sure if part of it was title text or not. I figured it out, but it's not the easiest thing to see. I also don't think the navbuttons jutting right up against the top of the comic display box looks good.<br />
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Eithe way, where I'm going with this is that I think we need to come to a consensus on the form and template used for comic pages. If we choose comicbox, or comic or some other template, it's all good; but we should be editing ONE template to get it working and looking the way we want; rather than bouncing between many templates and creating new ones. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 16:26, 10 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:Yeah, I was really confused at first, and scrambled through the discussions trying to find what happened. To be honest, I'm more of a fan of the {{tl|comic}} template, with the explanation under a header explaining so. Not to mention with {{tl|comicbox}}, I'm suddenly unsure of what to do with the transcripts. For comparison, [http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1093:_Forget&oldid=6199 here] is the {{tl|comic}} template, while [http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1093:_Forget&oldid=6209 here] is the {{tl|comicbox}} template. At any rate, no matter what template we're using (I personally prefer {{tl|comic}}, but don't really care that much provided all comics use the same template), I agree that we need some kind of consensus to determine how we're formatting the page. {{User:Omega/sig}} 21:31, 10 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::Ditto on the confusion (augmented by the confusion of finding where the pertinent discussion has gotten off to; they seem to slip from page to page between visits... ) Anyway, I'm guessing this is a ''de-gustibus'' matter, but regardless of the respective virtues of either template, to my eye the template today's comic was changed to has {{explain|1070|a couple}} cosmetic shortcomings: <br />
::* The typeface is larger than normal. Just a personal preference, but it should be scaled 100% vs adjacent normal wiki text; readers can change the level of zoom if that's too small. Also, <br />
::* the image is vertically centered, so in the case of a disproportionately long explanation (like today's) it appears too far down the page; it really needs to be top-aligned, with the title text close underneath it. Further, <br />
::* for this vertical layout, there's a lot of wasted vertical space when the explanation is so much longer than the image. Rather than having two rigid columns, have we considered '''float:left''' or '''float:right''' style attributes on the image, so that whatever text is left flows to fill the entire space below the image?<br />
:: Finally, to tie this all up with a bow, (and perhaps raising an issue that may have been raised before; I don't recall, because of the shifting locations of discussions hereabouts) ... Is there a need for images to always be shown at 100% size, especially for the more extremely sized ones? Seems to me that the images here really only need to fulfill a refresher role, and clicks through the image should take the reader to the full-sized image on xkcd.com. Legally, I know we have the right to host the images here. But morally, it seems like we shouldn't be taking too much traffic away from xkcd.com as it is RM's bread and butter. Our value-add is the in the form of explanations: long as we can visually tie these explanations with the comic (by having something bigger than a thumbnail, but somewhat smaller than full size, especially for odd-shaped ones) I think we're on the positive side. Thotz? -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 05:23, 11 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::I agree with you on all points, although I'm really not a fan of having the text either beside or under the comic. I'd rather it be the same in all cases. In which case, having the text beside the comic won't do, as wide comics wouldn't be very supportive of that. Also, if the explanation is considerably longer than the comic, it just looks a bit strange to me. Float left/right would fix that, but would be a bit harder to implement with the title text (eg, if the title text and image are inside a float left div, does that div have a fixed width or does a long title text push it over?). All in all, I'd rather the text always be below the comic. It's consistent and less problematic. Regarding the size of comics, I'd rather we use the full size in all cases except the "large" comics (defined as the comics that are shown at a reduced size on xkcd itself, such as [[1079: United Shapes]]). Why? Because when I'm reading an explanation to a comic I don't understand, I'm constantly referencing the explanation with the comic itself. Having to open a new tab each time would make that a bit less convenient. {{User:Omega/sig}} 06:38, 11 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::::For visual experimentation, I've made the theoretically uncontroversial changes of text size (it's now expressed as relative percentage rather than absolute px) and I made the image top-aligned, so comics like {{explain|1093}} show the image near the top of the explanation, despite the explanation being many multiples of that image's height; we can change that back if we don't like them. There are other changes I'd like to make (see above) but I'll wait for general agreement on that (not to mention which template to use.) -- [[User:IronyChef|IronyChef]] ([[User talk:IronyChef|talk]]) 15:39, 12 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:::::To respond to all of the previous comments; I echo IronyChef's thought - I built into {{tl|comic}} an imagesize attribute because I believe that the comic should be a managable size on this site; generally not more than say 400px; this creates a "click to enlarge" link which takes the user to the imgae's page. Although I previously thought that a balance needs to be kept because people may start coming to the wiki to read xkcd in the first instance instead of xkcd.com, I also agree with Omega's point that it's potentially unfair to Randall to entice traffic away from xkcd.com. This strengthens my belief that larger comics should be kept to a reasonable size.<br />
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:::::Not sure if I said it in this thread, I think we have to look at the purpose of the box itself. In my eyes, the box is designed (like an infobox) to basically show the user the basic facts. Not user-added material or encyclopedia text. The box, in my view, is there to present all of the info about the comic that actually comes from xkcd. The image, the alt text, the title, date and number. Adding the explanation in the box basically makes the explanation look official as part of the comic. The primary content of this site is the explanations. If anything should go under proper wiki-format headers, it's that (in my opinion). The transcript is technically official content, but as I've said elsewhere, in my view, the transcript is secondary info that the comic already contains; it doesn't need to be in the infobox. IronyChef has indentified and fixed a lot of my minor cosmetic issues with the comicbox template, and there are others I don't like either (the title font is a little too weak and the top of the box is touching the bottom of the nav buttons. Don't like those, but again, easily fixable).<br />
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::::: I also think while there may be instances like the "Forget" comic which is a list-form comic where having a long vertical list explanation works, a long vertical list is often harder to read and follow than a full-page-width explanation. (even "Forget" has each line of explanation end up being several lines long in {{tl|comicbox}} format.) Worse, the potential to want to fit in the box may limit users from adding to explanations which we shouldn't encourage. If the explanation is twice as long as the comic, there's nothing wrong with that, and it shouldn't look bad by going inside the template. I appreciate the attempt that the verticle comicbox makes to not waste space (using the two-column method) but I don't think this is the way to do it. I think shrinking the comic (and accepting that there will be space on either side) is the best way. As I say, 375px or 400px seem like logical limiters for most comics. This is explainxkcd, so you shouldn't have to scroll way down to get to the explanation. I too sometimes like to view the comic and explain at the same time to check notes as Omega suggests, but I can do that by control+click or shift+clicking the image to enlarge, and comparing in separate windows by tiling them or just switching back and forth - with a larger comic, you'd have to scroll up and down to read both the comic and the explanation anyway. I find I lose my place in the text when I do that. alt+Tabbing for me generally is easier to keep my place in both windows.<br />
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:::::The one thing from {{tl|comicbox}} that I do like is that the box is shaded slightly bluegray. I like the separation that creates; on the other hand, xkcd.com has comics posted on white; does it hurt the integrity of any comics to have them posted on blue-grey instead of white? I'd consider changing the background of {{tl|comic}} to a blue-gray (though perhaps lighter than the one on comicbox) if people like that. That's my thoughts[[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 15:10, 13 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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{{tl|ComicBox}} just got a major redesign. It looks more like {{tl|comic}}, but with the addition of a vertical comic mode. Also, bear in mind that {{tl|comic}} doesn't use white for the background. For comics like "Forget", take a look at [[Forget comicbox]]. Looks ok? <span style="font-size: 90%; background: #eee; padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px solid #ddd; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-left-radius: 15px; border-bottom-left-radius: 15px;">&nbsp;[[User:Grep|grep]]</span><span style="font-size: 90%; background: #eee; padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px solid #ddd; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px;">[[User_talk:Grep|talk]]&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 90%; background: #eee; padding: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 2px solid #ddd; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-right-radius: 15px; border-bottom-right-radius: 15px;">15:27, 20 August 2012 (UTC)</span><br />
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:As noted on [[explain xkcd:Community portal/Proposals#Comic Templates]], there is no need to start a new thread there there there is already a thread on the topic here (which you've posted to). Also, if your post was "which template should we use when?" it's not really a "proposal" for the proposals page, and better fits here under coordination.<br />
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:That said, I thought this topic was fairly well resolved. Jeff endorsed {{tl|Comic}} in the [[#Header_template]] discussion on this page, and this subsequent discussion seemed to resolve as well with no real consensus that a change from {{tl|comic}} was necessary or beneficial. I don't see the benefit of continuing to build new templates that basially duplicate existing templates with one extra function (vertical mode). That could have been built into the existing template, if it were deemed necessary.<br />
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:I personally think there are still pluses and minuses to doing things vertically; It looks a little cluttered to have the comic up on one size and the explanation on the other. If you don't have a high-resolution desktop or you want a non-maximized window, there may not be much space for the explanation which may end up with two or three words per line and be hard to read and annoying. "Forget" was a comic featuring a long list; this made for a very long listed explanation. Most long comics will not have explanations longer than the comic, and we'll have a lot of whitespace to the right of the comic. It just looks cluttered to me. I like having the navbar centered above the comic, not the page (and also in the enclosed comic box). That's personal preference though. I think the better design for vertical comics (is just to reduce their size and put them in the standard box. They otherwise take up too much space. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 16:48, 20 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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*I am not a fan of the discontinuity that comicbox creates as the explanation runs longer than the image. I also feel that we should focus on improving the existing {{tl|comic}} instead of further developing new templates. - [[User:Shine|Shine]] ([[User talk:Shine|talk]]) 21:38, 20 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Template for New Comics ==<br />
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To clarify, I'm not talking about a template like {{tl|comic}} or {{tl|comicbox}}, but rather a form to cut/paste for new comics. I'm rather new to large editing of MediaWiki pages, so I'm interested in learning of better ways of doing things.<br />
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Recently, I've been copy/pasting [[User:Blaisepascal/newcomictemplate]] to set up the basic form of the page, then editing the various sections. This ensures I get the major bits. I still have to copy/paste the transcript from xkcd.com, fill in the {{tl|comic}} template, and make the number and title redirects by hand.<br />
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Is there a better way? Is there anything my template is missing? [[User:Blaisepascal|Blaisepascal]] ([[User talk:Blaisepascal|talk]]) 14:06, 21 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:I've created a ruby script that can be given a comic number and it will spit out a text file with the comic template filled out, the transcript, and the comic discussion template. I've finally gotten it to the point that it is usable, so that's why I'm talking about it. It still doesn't pull explanations from the blog, but that's a whole ball of wax in and of itself. I'm on Linux so it's easy to run it and have it spit out files, I assume on Windows if you have ruby installed there is a way to run ruby scripts from the command prompt. Can't tell you where things will pop out, probably in the directory you run it in, but I haven't tested it on Windows yet. I'm also continuing to work on it, so don't assume that any version you download is the final product. Oh, it also spits out the redirect line you put in the number and title pages so you can just copy/paste that.<br />
:I made it because I was going to drive myself insane making hundreds of pages without some kind of automation. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 07:24, 25 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::{{tl|create}} was created as a template for the comic list so that it could be autoloaded into comics by linking from [[List of all comics]]. That functionality doesn't seem to be working, unfortunately. For that reason, I added a "transcript" of the create text as documentation on that template. If you goto {{tl|create}}, you will find a template for new comic creation. [[User:TheHYPO|TheHYPO]] ([[User talk:TheHYPO|talk]]) 20:20, 27 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== The name of the ponytail character ==<br />
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I remember the community having a name for the female ponytail character (I don't recall if there is a male ponytail character, but in the interest of being complete). Was it simply Ponytail?<br />
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In any case, she seems to recur enough to deserve her own Category:Comics featuring ... page. But I don't want to go create it without knowing what we can agree on is her name. So, pony (wow, didn't intend that pun) up your 2 cents. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 17:28, 20 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:This comic http://xkcd.com/322/ calls a ponytail'ed female Joanna. Is this the same character as ponytail? She might be different. Community input please. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 01:26, 23 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::It sounds plausible. Few of the characters are named, and it looks like Ponytail (compare, for example, Elaine Roberts as an adult, who has light hair, but doesn't wear it in a ponytail). The one concern is that in 322, she is clearly acquainted with Black Hat, and in 405 she appears to be friends with Danish, yet Black Hat and Danish don't know each other -- unless he tracked her down via Joanna... [[User:Blaisepascal|Blaisepascal]] ([[User talk:Blaisepascal|talk]]) 04:41, 23 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== The name of Black Hat's girlfriend ==<br />
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[[Black Hat]] has a girlfriend, introduced in [[377: Journal 2]]. She has thicker hair than Megan, and is seen (in [[405: Journal 3]] to be friends with [[Ponytail]]. Is there community-accepted name for her?<br />
:: No, not yet. She seems to have a personality similar to [[Black Hat]] himself --[[User:Jeff|Jeff]] ([[User talk:Jeff|talk]]) 15:48, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::I don't really want to create a "Category:Comics featuring Black Hat's girlfriend" if there is a better solution, that's all. [[User:Blaisepascal|Blaisepascal]] ([[User talk:Blaisepascal|talk]]) 15:57, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::::In my own head I've been calling her Summer because she looks like how Randall draws Summer Glau (not a good argument, granted), and in some of the comics she shows up she reminds me of Summer's characters. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 17:41, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::Or we could call her Dearest or Darling or Danish http://xkcd.com/515/ [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 20:32, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
::::::OK, I've gone with [[Danish]]. [[User:Blaisepascal|Blaisepascal]] ([[User talk:Blaisepascal|talk]]) 22:18, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:::::::P.S. I love you for that. You have my eternal respect. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 22:35, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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Also, now someone needs to update the Characters nav box to include Danish. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 22:51, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
:I found the template on my own (aren't I a [[1032|grown up professional]]?) and updated it. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 22:53, 22 August 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Can we turn off page creation for non-logged in users ==<br />
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I'm not very familiar with mediawiki, so I don't know if this would be hard or not. But, it would stop the drive-by spam attacks (the ones that don't create accounts anyway, such nice bots).<br />
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My secondary goal in doing this would be to get [[Special:Contributions/72.252.145.183|72.252.145.183]] and [[Special:Contributions/207.204.86.3|207.204.86.3]] to make accounts so that there is a way to get a hold of them, give them some feedback, and have them stop adding/spamming spurious categories. Both of them are creating pages with poor/non-existent explanations, sections for the transcript but missing the transcript, haphazardly adding pre-existing categories and adding tons of one-off categories which do nothing to enhance explain xkcd.<br />
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[[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 19:02, 13 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
:Tag any such comics with {{[[Template:Comic-stub|Comic-stub]]}} and you or someone else can fix it ^^--[[User:Relic|Relic]] ([[User talk:Relic|talk]]) 00:01, 24 September 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::I guess you succeeded then ;) I have learned from my mistakes that I made as an anon ([[Special:Contributions/Btx40|take a look]])<br />
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::Why didn't you post on [[User talk:72.252.145.183]] or [[User talk:207.204.86.3]] (IPs have talk pages too)? I would have noticed it on either of them. It made me think that this community was more hostile than Wikipedia, which I also have [[wikipedia:User:Btx40|an account]] for --[[User:Btx40|Btx40]] ([[User talk:Btx40|talk]]) 21:14, 11 April 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Tagline categories! ==<br />
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It finally struck me that there's that great line sitting top-right on the xkcd site. Yes the [[tagline]]. So, I've created pages for [[:Category:Language|Language]], [[:Category:Romance|Romance]], [[:Category:Math|Math]] already existed. But, I don't have time right now to go hunting down examples of [[:Category:Sarcasm|Sarcasm]]. Can I enlist the help of all the beautiful editors here to go tagging crazy? (Ok, not crazy like insane, but please do comb through everything for these) [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 19:47, 22 October 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== Image updates on xkcd ==<br />
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Once in a while, Randall changes the image of a particular comic (usually after someone here spotted an error!); for instance, that is the case for [http://xkcd.com/1122/ xkcd 1122 on Electoral Precedents]. It would be nice to still be able to see the original image(s) here as well as the updated version, as the discussion usually references the previous version(s) and therefore sometimes doesn't make sense without the original image in those cases. Also, consider this as a mild suggestion to update the mentioned image on its explanation page. Sorry if I've put this in the wrong place... --[[User:Jay|Jay]] ([[User talk:Jay|talk]]) 14:54, 29 October 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:For these most recent comics, someone usually uploads the version that goes public at midnight, and then corrections are uploaded on top of that. As part of the MediaWiki software, you can click on the image, which will take you to its file page, which allows you to see all the versions of the image back to its first creation. I, personally, am not sure if it's possible to link directly to a previous version, but it is there at least.<br />
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:Unfortunately, due to an image resizing bug, (that we all hope is being worked on, but it's been months with no progress and no word of work or progress, so hope is dwindling) for larger images you won't be able to see it, until you click on the broken file link which will just take you to the image.<br />
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:Hope that helps some. --[[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]] ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 16:35, 29 October 2012 (UTC)<br />
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== The Great Spam Attack Of Thanksgiving 2012 ==<br />
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I believe I have now dealt with all the spam that has accumulated on the wiki. I've gone through Recent Changes and personally checked every anonymous edit since 5 this morning, and looked through every new page created. If I've missed something, please edit the page and put {{tl|spam}} at the top. Thank you to all the new editors that stepped up and went to work in the trenches while the rest of us were off stuffing our faces. I think special thanks goes out to [[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] and [[User:TheOriginalSoni|TheOriginalSoni]]. I believe what happened is, the first major attack was met with a tepid response of about a month's temp block for all the IPs. But this time, for the flagrant vandalizers they are now on an indefinite ban.<br />
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Please, as you continue to notice spam or vandalization, use the {{tl|spam}} template, or add [[:Category:Pages to delete]] to the page (in the event that it's a newly created page). Leave a comment in your edit summary about vandalization clean up and someone with the power to, will deal with it.<br />
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--[[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]]<span title="I'm an admin. I can help.">_a</span> ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 06:38, 24 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:Marked a wee bit that you missed. Typical, I take a day-long trip into China and an unholy mess of spam happens. May I suggest captchas for all anonymous edits for now? I would also like to get all the explanations done, or at least the ones from the blog, so that we can get the /wiki/ out of the URL to throw some of the spammers. The wall-of-text spammers all seem to include links to spam on other poor abused wikis, and I've noticed that all of those wikis also have a /wiki/ somewhere in there URL. It probably won't stop the new anon spammer, but we could probably restrict page creation to registered users only once we're done filling in all the old XKCD pages to cull those twats out too. [[User:Davidy22|<span title="I want you."><u><font color="purple" size="2px">David</font><font color="green" size="3px">y</font></u><sup><font color="indigo" size="1px">22</font></sup></span>]][[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>(talk)</tt>]] 09:27, 24 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:I have again dealt with the second wave of spam this Thanksgiving holiday (in the U.S. It's the only thing I can think that would be the cause.) and protected a few pages that seem to be repeat targets. If this is any indication of what major US holidays are like we need to get the administration (*ahem* Jeff) to delegate more controls to more users, and more A.I. spam fighting than we currently have (none). There has to be tricks that Wikipedia is using to fight spam. If we get this much, I can't imagine what the wikipedia servers have to daily stand up against, they must have spam fighting tricks, and not just hordes of people that can delete new pages that anonymous spam bots create. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]]<span title="I'm an admin. I can help.">_a</span> ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 07:13, 25 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::Wikipedia has cluebot, which looks at page blanking and text insertion by anonymous users and reverts suspicious behavior automagically. I could ask cluebot's creator if we could lift the code for use here. It'll be like XERXES.ai, except it'll look for spam instead of spelling errors. [[User:Davidy22|<span title="I want you."><u><font color="purple" size="2px">David</font><font color="green" size="3px">y</font></u><sup><font color="indigo" size="1px">22</font></sup></span>]][[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>(talk)</tt>]] 07:16, 25 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
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::Aight, so Cluebot runs off a [https://github.com/cluenet/cluebotng core engine] with a dataset of previous vandalism to work from. We can set the files up on a raspberry pi or something, leave it running and connected to the web and feed it a backlog of past spam to teach it what to look for. Gonna do it after this hellish pile of work is over, unless someone wants to ninja me again. [[User:Davidy22|<span title="I want you."><u><font color="purple" size="2px">David</font><font color="green" size="3px">y</font></u><sup><font color="indigo" size="1px">22</font></sup></span>]][[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>(talk)</tt>]] 07:50, 25 November 2012 (UTC)<br />
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:::Cluebot sounds like a wonderful thing to have around here. When I have free time I might try to develop a basic bot that catches the basic kinds of spam and vandals we see here. (Spammers create a user account, create a random page and link to a random page on the internet; Vandals almost always leave an 18 character mixed lower/upper alphanumeric comment and are anonymous, that's unique enough it should be easily catchable)<br />
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==Trivia and transcript placement==<br />
The placement of the trivia sections are not consistent on the wiki; sometimes they are placed above the transcript and sometimes below.<br />
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The trivia sections are often fun to read, and a good complement to the explanation. On the other hand I have a hard time imagining people coming here to read transcripts (I remember someone suggested collapsable boxes for them). I'm afraid trivia sections below the transcript "disappears" and sometimes won't be noticed at all (especially if the transcript is long). Therefore I propose that trivia sections should follow the explanation, and that the transcripts should be at the bottom of the page.<br />
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Another reason for this is that the dividing line between explanation and trivia is not always clear. The end of the explanations tend to accumulate trivia-like information. The natural thing is to just "crop off" a trivia section, where deemed appropriate, and not to move stuff to and fro around the block of transcript. –St.nerol (talk) 15:15, 6 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:I agree that trivia sections, if present, should come before the transcript. By the way, I think this thread would be more appropriate for the Coordination section of the community portal. If you agree, please move it there. Waldir (talk) 16:32, 6 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
::Moved from Proposals to Coordination! –[[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] ([[User talk:St.nerol|talk]]) 23:02, 6 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:If an explanation contains trivia, that's an issue with the trivia being in the wrong place. Trivia is supposed to contain information that's only tangentially relevant to the comic at hand, and should be kept to the end of the page to keep the rest of the page free of clutter. Also, the comic discussion is at the bottom of every explanation page, but that doesn't seem to have deterred anyone from finding in. We could fix up some kind of collapse box for the transcripts though, since they do tend to be unneeded for most comics. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u><font color="purple" title="I want you">David</font><font color="green" size="3px">y</font></u><font color="indigo" size="4px">²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 00:16, 7 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Alright, I've done a mockup for what the transcript collapse box could look like. It's in our sandbox, like?'''[[User:Davidy22|<u><font color="purple" title="I want you">David</font><font color="green" size="3px">y</font></u><font color="indigo" size="4px">²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 01:16, 7 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::It looks good!<br />
::I'm not sure it is so easy to differentiate between tangentially relevant, more relevant, and explanatory information. I think there will always be a hazy zone of borderline examples. (By the way, should the explanation/trivia division be based on how ''relevant'' the information is, or on how ''explanatory'' it is?)<br />
::Now that we're getting a collapsible box; where should we place it? I still don't think it is logical to have it between explanation and trivia (if present), but it will matter less. Maybe we should move it up to the top again? –[[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] ([[User talk:St.nerol|talk]]) 10:24, 8 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
:::Trivia in most wikis is reserved for all the junk that doesn't add value to the main purpose of the article. In our case, that would be information that doesn't serve to explain comics, which is what people who visit the site come here looking for. The transcript is useful for cases where an image is ambiguous or easily mistaken, although it's not entirely needed for every comic. If the trivia section ever contains anything that enhances the comic explanation more than the transcript does, it's in the wrong section.<br />
:::The transcript template is probably going to have to get OK'ed by all the other editors round here before we make it a thing. It's quite a big change to make, and we'll have to change every existing page if we want to add it. We'd probably put it where we usually put the transcript if we do add it in though. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|purple|David}}<font color=green size=3px>y</font></u><font color=indigo size=4px>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 10:44, 8 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
::::Yeah, I hope that the other guys turns up and says something too. Still, the trivia/transcript placement is not standardized, so we need to decide together what's more natural. <br />
::::*Do we want the transcript in a box?<br />
::::*Do we want it on the bottom of the page, or directly below the explanation, or on the top of the page?<br />
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::::It ''is'' a borderland between explaining a comic and giving background information, connections to other comics, etc. There's no borderland between those and transcript. Also, all trivia sections I've seen so far has enhanced the explanations more than the transcript. (Probably because I didn't feel need to read it). –[[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] ([[User talk:St.nerol|talk]]) 16:10, 8 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::::If one actually needs/wants to read the transcript, one presumably wants to compare it directly with how the comic looks. That would be the good reason to place the box close to the comic. –[[User:St.nerol|St.nerol]] ([[User talk:St.nerol|talk]]) 16:12, 8 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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::::<strike>Sorry I dropped off the face of the planet for a while there. The run up to Spring Break nearly killed me (that's not as figurative as you'd think). I'll write a proper response in the morning, or late afternoon, after I've had enough sleep to recover from ~2 weeks of ~3 hours of sleep a night. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]]<span title="I'm an admin. I can help.">_a</span> ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 08:58, 9 March 2013 (UTC)</strike><br />
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::::I think that Trivia belongs at the bottom of the page. We didn't start with putting transcripts on the explanation page, so there isn't a law passed down from the founders to let us know how to slaughter our sheep as sacrifice (wait, that's something else). However, in keeping with Wikipedia's tradition, we put tangentially related information into its own category at the bottom of the page.<br />
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::::What defines tangentially related? Well, most of our editors seem to have a good grasp on it, so I didn't think it was necessary to spell out hard and fast rules. I think the group of people that read xkcd frequently are also prone to become draconian, pedantic, rules lawyers, so I hesitate to suggest that we need to impose too much more structure than what we can glean from Wikipedia's many years of existence. This is how I categorize it:<br />
::::*The explanation, which is the main point of the site, should explain all cultural, technological, mathematical, scientific, visual, and linguistic gags that Randall includes.<br />
::::*The transcript, which helps to ensure that people aren't mis-reading the comic. This is also valuable for accessibility, as blind people cannot read images (not yet, OCR isn't that good), which is why I think Randall should publish transcript data as he posts the comics. So, I support the creation of a transcript when the comic first posts, but about a week later someone should go back and replace it with the transcript that Randall publishes so that anything we interpret incorrectly will be corrected.<br />
::::*Discussion. Since we transclude the discussion onto the explanation page anything that comes up as a result of the comic will often be commented on here. E.g. "Did you guys see Reddit blew up after Randall called them out in this comic? [link]"<br />
::::*And lastly trivia. My template test for this one is "Is this really important trivia, but it doesn't add one hoot to the explanation? Then it should go here." What jumps to my mind every time I think of this is [[Click and Drag]]. That is a prime example of a trivia section. It doesn't explain the comic, but it is meta-information about the comic.<br />
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::::Why last? Because if the community cares about the points of trivia someone will bring it up. So that content already exists on the page. Duplicating that and putting it up higher makes no sense. What's even worse is having an Explanation, content directly about the comic; Trivia, an interlude with some information that's fun to know and you can stump people at xkcd meet-ups but otherwise useless; and Transcripts, which is directly about the comic again.<br />
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::::I would say that Trivia should actually go at the bottom of the page, but the transclusion of the discussion page makes that ugly to my eye. But it should go underneath the Transcript. Not all of the world are "fully functional" "Average" (capital 'A' Average) and "Normal" (capital 'N' Normal) humans, and consideration needs to be spent on them. And the transcript is more relevant information about the comic than any trivia is. If there is trivia that is more relevant than the transcript, it should be worked into the explanation. If a transcript gets long and you believe scrolling is a tedious, laborious task that only proto-humans had to deal with, then add a <code><nowiki>__TOC__</nowiki></code> (the TOC is ugly because of the comic discussion template, which is another discussion) underneath the comic template.<br />
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::::--[[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]]<span title="I'm an admin. I can help.">_a</span> ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 12:02, 14 March 2013 (UTC) <br />
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:: I think the transcript could be integrated into [[template:comic]], instead of being a separate template, and use a softer and more neutral color (light gray, for example) in the heading. Apart from these details, I agree with the collapsing of the transcript, and being collapsed, its placement isn't really problematic. Right under the comic sounds ok to me. --[[User:Waldir|Waldir]] ([[User talk:Waldir|talk]]) 02:04, 10 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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:::I think this would be a good option. If the transcript were in the comic template, such that it was comic image, title text, transcript, this would be a good option for screen readers, so that the explanation would be read after the transcript. I am quite in favor of this. [[User:Lcarsos|lcarsos]]<span title="I'm an admin. I can help.">_a</span> ([[User talk:Lcarsos|talk]]) 12:02, 14 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
::::I made a couple of halfhearted attempts at doing that box integration, but it's not as easy as copypasting it into the right place. Will get it done when I'm less busy. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|purple|David}}<font color=green size=3px>y</font></u><font color=indigo size=4px>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 13:29, 14 March 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== Trivia section for the early comics? ==<br />
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I noticed that the early xkcd comics that were [[:Category:Comics posted on livejournal|posted on livejournal]] sometimes have no real explanation (since there is really nothing much to explain), but feature a separate trivia section that mentions the original order, an alternative title text and/or a quote by Randall. Number [[7]] is a good example for it. I was wondering if it were not more practical to integrate the trivia section into the explanation text. Of course, it is strictly speaking not an explanation of the comic's ''contents'', but other explanations give meta information about the comic as well. As somebody in the section above has already mentioned: It is a thin line. I think, a separate trivia section only makes sense when there is 1) a full explanation of the comic that would otherwise be cluttered and 2) the trivia section contains technical meta information that does not add to the understanding of the comic (see [[1110]] for example). I think it more to the point to remove the trivia sections for the early comics altogether, but I thought I ask before anybody has to revert everything ;) -- [[User:LotharW|LotharW]] ([[User talk:LotharW|talk]]) 12:40, 18 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
:That's still trivia that should probably stay in the trivia section, although the explanations for those comics do need work. Even if it's just to inform that reader that the earlier xkcd comics were more doodle-y than modern xkcd. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 22:53, 18 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== To all Admins: IP User pages ==<br />
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Since IP addresses are often dynamic the IP user pages should stay empty. If a user wants a user page he just can sign in here and there is no problem with links to former IP posts. Editing IP user pages produce just chaos.--[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 17:44, 19 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
:You're assuming that because some IP addresses are dynamic, we should bar IPs from creating userpages. For one, that's not true and [[User:50.151.2.168]] has been editing from the same address for a good half year. We cannot force IPs to do anything; see {{w|WP:HUMAN}}. IPs necessarily forfeit admin candidacy and the ability to edit semi-protected pages because of security concerns, but that's the extent of their restrictions on this wiki. {{w|User:76.117.247.55}} is a rather good example of an established IP with his own userpage on mainline Wikipedia. Also, {{w|WP:PAPER}} can likely be applied here; the disk space that a single redirect page takes up is insignificant, and mediawiki is designed to still perform well with many pages in it's database. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 18:15, 19 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
::I did know you would do an answer like this. But I still fully disagree on this, an IP user is still dynamic and if those users don't like to sign in here they should not have user privileges.--[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 16:58, 20 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
:::The only answer I have to that is {{w|WP:HUMAN}}. Our IP users are just as valuable as our registered ones, and they are privy to all benefits that regular users receive except ones that could become problematic with shared IP addresses, like admin candidacy/privileges. That IP has edited from their address for longer than many registered users stay active. IPs are human too. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 19:22, 20 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
:::: As someone who prefers not using an account here, I fully agree with David. [[Special:Contributions/173.245.62.222|173.245.62.222]] 08:17, 30 December 2013 (UTC)<br />
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== "Its Cause Your Dumb" ==<br />
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I'm interested in moving away from this tagline. Originally it made sense in our old blog logo in which it was Black Hat saying it, but now out of context it sounds way more condescending. I know people like it, but I don't think it is necessary to sit on the top of every page. --[[User:Jeff|<b><font color="orange">Jeff</font></b>]] ([[User talk:Jeff|talk]]) 16:38, 30 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
:Adding the thumbnail of Black Hat back in would be trivial. We can either add it back in, or cut/change it entirely. I'm fine either way, though I did enjoy the old tagline. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 19:54, 30 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
::''Explain xkcd: It's 'cause you're dumb.'' is still great. Black Hat is just telling the truth. But this and the "explainxkcd.com/X" should be moved to the bottom of the header.--[[User:Dgbrt|Dgbrt]] ([[User talk:Dgbrt|talk]]) 20:29, 30 October 2013 (UTC)<br />
::: I'd like to see Black Hat saying it, but maybe at the bottom of the logo instead. [[User:Halfhat|Halfhat]] ([[User talk:Halfhat|talk]]) 20:40, 13 January 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Transcript Section ==<br />
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I've not been able to find any real sort of guideline which says what we do and do not include in the Transcript. From the explanation for [[Talk:1322:_Winter|Strip 1322: Winter]], how much "action" should we be notating in the Transcript. There comes a point when the Transcript becomes a Script and can be used to reenact the strip. If this was the original intention, then perhaps we should state that somewhere. I suggest any text, in English or otherwise should be included either verbatim or described, and other symbols which are not directly related to the actors, such as music notes, charts, graphs, and other objects which significantly affect the plot of the strip. Obviously some good judgement should be exercised and there may be exceptions which crop up. I'd like to hear other comments and views, thanks. [[User:Jarod997|Jarod997]] ([[User talk:Jarod997|talk]]) 14:00, 28 January 2014 (UTC)<br />
:The transcript should be detailed enough that a blind user can tell what happened in the comic. It's there to tell people what happened in the comic image if they were otherwise unable to tell without the transcript. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 16:35, 28 January 2014 (UTC)<br />
::Aha! Thanks for clearing that up. Is that posted anywhere? [[User:Jarod997|Jarod997]] ([[User talk:Jarod997|talk]]) 21:05, 28 January 2014 (UTC)<br />
:::It‘s somewhere in the old discussion where the standard page layout was determined. If you dig through old community portal topics, you‘ll probably find it. Eventually. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 06:35, 29 January 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== We need a name for the "Total Douchebag" ==<br />
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I did say it [[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/explain_xkcd:Community_portal/Proposals#New_Character_2 here]] but I think it was the wrong section and I got no responces any way he appears in and [[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/435:_Purity 435]], [[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/796:_Bad_Ex 796]], [[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/826:_Guest_Week:_Zach_Weiner_(SMBC) 826 (guest week)]] and [[http://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/964:_Dorm_Poster 964]] possibly more. I got a good pic of him too.[[User:Halfhat|Halfhat]] ([[User talk:Halfhat|talk]]) 19:35, 3 March 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Something smug sounding like Beyond Hat would be good.[[User:Halfhat|Halfhat]] ([[User talk:Halfhat|talk]]) 19:41, 3 March 2014 (UTC)<br />
::If he shows up in another comic, I'll start a vote to add him. The name "douchebag" has been contested and changed in the past by various anons for justified reasons and I'm sure there's less judgmental names that we could give him, like Goatee. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 22:44, 3 March 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Undocumented Feature ==<br />
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Why is the daily incomplete explanation ''still'' [[1305: Undocumented Feature]]? At this point, the explanation is complete, and it's been the daily incomplete for several days, if not weeks. [[User:Z|Z]] ([[User talk:Z|talk]]) 18:52, 4 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Oh, damn, I've been a bit busy recently. I'll get that started again. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 20:20, 4 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Should we have a category for comics with secret messages? ==<br />
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Should we have a category for comics with secret messages? Like [[1005: SOPA]]. [[User:Ausr|Ausr]] ([[User talk:Ausr|talk]]) 16:32, 15 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
:How many of them are there? Categories need to apply to a decent number of comics before we make them. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 22:36, 15 June 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Incomplete explanation of the day - Template changed? ==<br />
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Has the template of the "incomplete explanation of the day" box changed?<br />
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I'm sure the title of the incomplete page used to be a link, but now it appears in bold, and not a link... {{unsigned|Pudder}}<br />
:It'll look like that if you're on the page that it links to, or if mediawiki messes up. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 16:42, 29 September 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Incomplete Explanation of the Day needs updating ==<br />
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For the last few days, the IED has been set to 887: Future Timeline, when the page has already been set to complete. Is there a specific person in charge of IED, or could I just go ahead and change it whenever I see that the page has been completed?<br />
I'm not entirely sure if this is the correct section of the Community Portal for this question, but I would like to know. [[User:Kirdneh|Kirdneh]] ([[User talk:Kirdneh|talk]]) 18:05, 15 December 2014 (UTC)<br />
:Uh, I do the changing there. I don't do this usually, but I actually think the tag should be readded; the original reason if I recall correctly for the tag being there was that the big ol' table of predictions listed in the comic wasn't complete, and the roots for each one aren't obvious to everyone reading; see the one on 32 bit timestamps, which means little to people unfamiliar with Unix timestamps. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 21:28, 15 December 2014 (UTC)<br />
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== Requesting a Third Opinon on 1317: Theft ==<br />
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There are two competing interpretations of [[1317: Theft]] (see the end of the discussion for details), leading to its being marked incomplete. Could some other editors take a look? [[Special:Contributions/108.162.216.191|108.162.216.191]] 14:15, 11 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
: Two unresolved questions. First, is the character in the comic Randall or Hairy? Second, is the character show the victim of identity theft or the perpetrator? [[User:Djbrasier|Djbrasier]] ([[User talk:Djbrasier|talk]]) 18:51, 11 March 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Most character pages are missing infoboxes ==<br />
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Please add them if possible. There are two types of character infoboxes currently, "character infobox" for when the category page is "Comics featuring '''''Name'''''"; while "character infobox 2" is for when the character page serves as its own category page. {{unsigned|17jiangz1}}<br />
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== Lander ==<br />
Philae has woken up!!! Randal has updated [[1446: Landing]] as a result. I'm about to go out, but can someone please start recording any new comics! --[[User:Pudder|Pudder]] ([[User talk:Pudder|talk]]) 15:11, 14 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
:I'm on it'''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 11:05, 15 June 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Image issues ==<br />
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Can someone fix [[:File:radiation.png]]? {{User:17jiangz1/signature|15:54, 25 August 2015}}<br />
:Wait a little bit, cache takes time to update. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 16:58, 25 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
:Thanks, it's okay now. {{User:17jiangz1/signature|10:20, 26 August 2015}}<br />
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== New comic, not on the main site. ==<br />
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http://www.gatesnotes.com/Health/XKCD-Marks-the-Spot It's about Polio eradication [[User:Halfhat|Halfhat]] ([[User talk:Halfhat|talk]]) 13:45, 31 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
:The page already exists, at [[World Polio Day]]. Not a fan of doing these supplemental comics personally, but the page is there for you to improve if you want to. '''[[User:Davidy22|<u>{{Color|#707|David}}<font color=#070 size=3>y</font></u><font color=#508 size=4>²²</font>]]'''[[User talk:Davidy22|<tt>[talk]</tt>]] 17:19, 31 October 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Manually added 1678 ==<br />
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Hello, I manually added comic 1678, since the bot didn't seem to. I think I did everything, but since I'm not familiar with the process someone might want to double-check. [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:21, 9 May 2016 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195351678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:16:54Z<p>SG 01: SG 01 moved page 1678 to 1678: Recent Searches: Add title</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
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The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries showing a lack of understanding how the various technologies listed work, and will likely not return any solution for the problems. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matchin valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
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{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678&diff=11953616782016-05-09T15:16:54Z<p>SG 01: SG 01 moved page 1678 to 1678: Recent Searches: Add title</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[1678: Recent Searches]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=List_of_all_comics_(1501-2000)&diff=119534List of all comics (1501-2000)2016-05-09T15:15:01Z<p>SG 01: </p>
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<div>This is the list of comics from '''1501 to {{LATESTCOMIC}}'''.<br />
:For the first 500 comics, see [[List of all comics (1-500)]].<br />
:For comics 501-1000, see [[List of all comics (501-1000)]].<br />
:For comics 1001-1500, see [[List of all comics (1001-1500)]].<br />
: The whole list is available at [[List of all comics (full)]].<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable plainlinks table-padding"<br />
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!xkcd<br />
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!Date<onlyinclude><br />
{{comicsrow|1678|2016-05-09|Recent Searches|recent_searches.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1677|2016-05-06|Contrails|contrails.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1676|2016-05-04|Full-Width Justification|full width justification.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1675|2016-05-02|Message in a Bottle|message in a bottle.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1674|2016-04-29|Adult|adult.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1673|2016-04-27|Timeline of Bicycle Design}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1672|2016-04-25|Women on 20s|women on 20s.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1671|2016-04-22|Arcane Bullshit|arcane bullshit.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1670|2016-04-20|Laws of Physics|laws of physics.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1669|2016-04-18|Planespotting|planespotting.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1668|2016-04-15|Singularity|singularity.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1667|2016-04-13|Algorithms}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1666|2016-04-11|Brain Upload}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1665|2016-04-08|City Talk Pages}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1664|2016-04-06|Mycology}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1663|2016-04-05|Garden}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1662|2016-03-30|Jack and Jill}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1661|2016-03-28|Podium}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1660|2016-03-25|Captain Speaking|captain speaking.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1659|2016-03-23|Tire Swing|tire swing.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1658|2016-03-21|Estimating Time|estimating time.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1657|2016-03-18|Insanity|insanity.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1656|2016-03-16|It Begins|it begins.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1655|2016-03-14|Doomsday Clock|doomsday clock.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1654|2016-03-11|Universal Install Script|universal install script.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1653|2016-03-09|United States Map|united states map.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1652|2016-03-07|Conditionals|conditionals.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1651|2016-03-04|Robotic Garage|robotic garage.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1650|2016-03-02|Baby|baby.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1649|2016-02-29|Pipelines|pipelines.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1648|2016-02-26|Famous Duos|famous duos.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1647|2016-02-24|Diacritics|diacritics.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1646|2016-02-22|Twitter Bot|twitter bot.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1645|2016-02-19|Toasts|toasts.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1644|2016-02-17|Stargazing|stargazing.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1643|2016-02-15|Degrees|degrees.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1642|2016-02-11|Gravitational Waves}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1641|2016-02-10|Hot Dogs}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1640|2016-02-08|Super Bowl Context}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1639|2016-02-05|To Taste}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1638|2016-02-03|Backslashes}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1637|2016-02-01|Salt Mine}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1636|2016-01-29|XKCD Stack}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1635|2016-01-27|Birdsong}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1634|2016-01-25|In Case of Emergency}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1633|2016-01-22|Possible Undiscovered Planets}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1632|2016-01-20|Palindrome}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1631|2016-01-18|Longer Than Usual}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1630|2016-01-15|Quadcopter}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1629|2016-01-13|Tools}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1628|2016-01-11|Magnus}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1627|2016-01-08|Woosh}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1626|2016-01-06|Judgment Day}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1625|2016-01-04|Substitutions 2}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1624|2016-01-01|2016}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1623|2015-12-30|2016 Conversation Guide}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1622|2015-12-28|Henge}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1621|2015-12-25|Fixion}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1620|2015-12-23|Christmas Settings}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1619|2015-12-21|Watson Medical Algorithm}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1618|2015-12-18|Cold Medicine}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1617|2015-12-16|Time Capsule}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1616|2015-12-14|Lunch}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1615|2015-12-11|Red Car}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1614|2015-12-09|Kites}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1613|2015-12-07|The Three Laws of Robotics}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1612|2015-12-04|Colds}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1611|2015-12-02|Baking Soda and Vinegar}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1610|2015-11-30|Fire Ants}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1609|2015-11-27|Food Combinations}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1608|2015-11-24|Hoverboard}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1607|2015-11-23|Supreme Court}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1606|2015-11-20|Five-Day Forecast|five day forecast.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1605|2015-11-18|DNA}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1604|2015-11-16|Snakes}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1603|2015-11-13|Flashlights}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1602|2015-11-11|Linguistics Club}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1601|2015-11-09|Isolation}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1600|2015-11-06|MarketWatch}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1599|2015-11-04|Water Delivery}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1598|2015-11-02|Salvage}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1597|2015-10-30|Git}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1596|2015-10-29|Launch Status Check}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1595|2015-10-26|30 Days Hath September}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1594|2015-10-23|Human Subjects}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1593|2015-10-21|Play-By-Play|play by play.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1592|2015-10-19|Overthinking}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1591|2015-10-16|Bell's Theorem|bells theorem.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1590|2015-10-14|The Source}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1589|2015-10-12|Frankenstein}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1588|2015-10-09|Hardware Reductionism}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1587|2015-10-07|Food Rule}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1586|2015-10-05|Keyboard Problems}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1585|2015-10-02|Similarities}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1584|2015-09-30|Moments of Inspiration}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1583|2015-09-28|NASA Press Conference}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1582|2015-09-25|Picture a Grassy Field}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1581|2015-09-23|Birthday}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1580|2015-09-21|Travel Ghost|travel ghosts.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1579|2015-09-18|Tech Loops}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1578|2015-09-16|Squirrelphone}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1577|2015-09-14|Advent}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1576|2015-09-11|I Could Care Less}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1575|2015-09-09|Footprints}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1574|2015-09-07|Trouble for Science}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1573|2015-09-04|Cyberintelligence}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1572|2015-09-02|xkcd Survey}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1571|2015-08-31|Car Model Names}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1570|2015-08-28|Engineer Syllogism}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1569|2015-08-26|Magic Tree}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1568|2015-08-24|Synonym Movies 2}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1567|2015-08-21|Kitchen Tips}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1566|2015-08-19|Board Game}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1565|2015-08-17|Back Seat}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1564|2015-08-14|Every Seven Seconds}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1563|2015-08-12|Synonym Movies}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1562|2015-08-10|I in Team}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1561|2015-08-07|Water Phase Diagram}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1560|2015-08-05|Bubblegum}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1559|2015-08-03|Driving}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1558|2015-07-31|Vet}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1557|2015-07-29|Ozymandias}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1556|2015-07-27|The Sky}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1555|2015-07-24|Exoplanet Names 2}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1554|2015-07-22|Spice Girls}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1553|2015-07-20|Public Key}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1552|2015-07-17|Rulebook}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1551|2015-07-14|Pluto}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1550|2015-07-13|Episode VII}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1549|2015-07-10|XKCD Phone 3}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1548|2015-07-08|90s Kid}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1547|2015-07-06|Solar System Questions}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1546|2015-07-03|Tamagotchi Hive}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1545|2015-07-01|Strengths and Weaknesses}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1544|2015-06-29|Margaret}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1543|2015-06-26|Team Effort}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1542|2015-06-24|Scheduling Conflict}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1541|2015-06-22|Voice}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1540|2015-06-19|Hemingway}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1539|2015-06-17|Planning}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1538|2015-06-15|Lyrics}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1537|2015-06-12|Types}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1536|2015-06-10|The Martian}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1535|2015-06-08|Words for Pets}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1534|2015-06-05|Beer}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1533|2015-06-03|Antique Factory}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1532|2015-06-01|New Horizons}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1531|2015-05-29|The BDLPSWDKS Effect}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1530|2015-05-27|Keyboard Mash}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1529|2015-05-25|Bracket}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1528|2015-05-22|Vodka}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1527|2015-05-20|Humans}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1526|2015-05-18|Placebo Blocker}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1525|2015-05-15|Emojic 8 Ball}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1524|2015-05-13|Dimensions}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1523|2015-05-11|Microdrones}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1522|2015-05-09|Astronomy}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1521|2015-05-06|Sword in the Stone}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1520|2015-05-04|Degree-Off|degree off.png}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1519|2015-05-01|Venus}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1518|2015-04-29|Typical Morning Routine}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1517|2015-04-27|Spectroscopy}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1516|2015-04-24|Win by Induction}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1515|2015-04-22|Basketball Earth}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1514|2015-04-20|PermaCal}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1513|2015-04-17|Code Quality}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1512|2015-04-15|Horoscopes}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1511|2015-04-13|Spice Girl}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1510|2015-04-10|Napoleon}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1509|2015-04-08|Scenery Cheat Sheet}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1508|2015-04-06|Operating Systems}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1507|2015-04-03|Metaball}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1506|2015-04-01|xkcloud}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1505|2015-03-30|Ontological Argument}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1504|2015-03-27|Opportunity}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1503|2015-03-25|Squirrel Plan}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1502|2015-03-23|Wasted Time}}<br />
{{comicsrow|1501|2015-03-20|Mysteries}}</onlyinclude><br />
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[[Category:Comics| ]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195301678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:04:44Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ fixed link</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w|Google}}. It shows a list of search queries showing a lack of understanding how the various technologies listed work, and will likely not return any solution for the problems. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matchin valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195291678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T15:03:54Z<p>SG 01: /* Explanation */ Added basic explanation</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Needs an explanation for the individual queries.}}<br />
<br />
The comic refers to the practice of finding answers to computer problems using {{w:Google}}. It shows a list of search queries showing a lack of understanding how the various technologies listed work, and will likely not return any solution for the problems. The title text is another possible entry in this list.<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matchin valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195281678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T14:56:45Z<p>SG 01: /* Transcript */ Missed a line</p>
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| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matchin valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
:[Bold, below page outline]<br />
:I have no idea why my computers are always broken<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1678:_Recent_Searches&diff=1195271678: Recent Searches2016-05-09T14:54:36Z<p>SG 01: Add transcript</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:[Coloured and styled as the logo]<br />
:Google<br />
<br />
:[Drop down box, implying recent searches]<br />
:Google translate syntax highlighting<br />
:Autodetect mixed bash zsh<br />
:CPU temperature sensor limits<br />
:GIF to XLS<br />
:Clock speed jumper sample rate<br />
:Clean reinstall keybinding<br />
:Cron job to update crontab<br />
:fsck Chrome extension<br />
:Recursive font<br />
:Regex matchin valid ebnf<br />
:Hardlinks turing complete<br />
:Opposite of safe mode<br />
:Predictive touchpad<br />
:Google docs from bootloader<br />
:Hardware acceleration red channel only<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Template:LATESTCOMIC&diff=119525Template:LATESTCOMIC2016-05-09T14:49:45Z<p>SG 01: Update to latest version</p>
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| number = 1678<br />
| date = May 9, 2016<br />
| title = Recent Searches<br />
| image = recent_searches.png<br />
| titletext = autoexec code posted by verified twitter users<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
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==Transcript==<br />
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<div>== Licensing ==<br />
{{XKCD file}}</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006751571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T17:16:22Z<p>SG 01: /* Potential Hits */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
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In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW Outhouse - Loose standing toilet, or {{w|Outhouse}}.<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7 - Wood ponies are wooden constructions to give kids (and sometimes adults) the feeling of riding a horse, but don't actually move. 7oh7 is a way to pronounce 707, which could be a reference to the Boeing 707 passenger jet series.<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono - When pronounced, sounds roughly like someone slurring "Uh, I don't know"<br />
*Nissan Doody - May reference the unfortunately named {{w|Nissan Moco}}, which is Spanish for snot<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism - {{w|Marxism}} is a form of communism. There are various essays noting it's founder and {{w|Abraham Lincoln}} exchanged letters during the American civil war. <br />
*Hyundai Climax - <br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx - A portmanteau of {{w|cervix}} and XXX rating used by pornographic industry to make titles seem more extreme (see {{w|X rating}}). It being the highest scoring item on the list may be an attempt to show that {{w|sex sells}}.<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
:index(3&times;3CutrixNote) = (+55 + score(&times;) +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126)/9/10 = 3.22. This means that the score of the symbol &times; is 90&times;3.22 - 164 = 125.8<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006721571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T17:02:02Z<p>SG 01: /* Names to avoid */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
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==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW Outhouse - Loose standing toilet, or {{w|Outhouse}}.<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7 - Wood ponies are wooden constructions to give kids (and sometimes adults) the feeling of riding a horse, but don't actually move. 7oh7 is a way to pronounce 707, which could be a reference to the Boeing 707 passenger jet series.<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono - When pronounced, sounds roughly like someone slurring "Uh, I don't know"<br />
*Nissan Doody - May reference the unfortunately named {{w|Nissan Moco}}, which is Spanish for snot<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism - <br />
*Hyundai Climax - <br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx - A portmanteau of {{w|cervix}} and XXX rating used by pornographic industry to make titles seem more extreme (see {{w|X rating}}). It being the highest scoring item on the list may be an attempt to show that {{w|sex sells}}.<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
:score(3&times;3CutrixNote) = (+55 + score(&times;) +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126)/9/10 = 3.22. This means that the score of the symbol &times; is 90&times;3.22 - 164 = 125.8<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006711571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:59:51Z<p>SG 01: /* Names to avoid */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW Outhouse - Loose standing toilet, or {{w|Outhouse}}.<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7 - Wood ponies are wooden constructions to give kids (and sometimes adults) the feeling of riding a horse, but don't actually move. 7oh7 is a way to pronounce 707, which could be a reference to the Boeing 707 passenger jet series.<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody - May reference the unfortunately named {{w|Nissan Moco}}, which is Spanish for snot<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism - <br />
*Hyundai Climax - <br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx - A portmanteau of {{w|cervix}} and XXX rating used by pornographic industry to make titles seem more extreme (see {{w|X rating}}). It being the highest scoring item on the list may be an attempt to show that {{w|sex sells}}.<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
:score(3&times;3CutrixNote) = (+55 + score(&times;) +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126)/9/10 = 3.22. This means that the score of the symbol &times; is 90&times;3.22 - 164 = 125.8<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006701571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:46:00Z<p>SG 01: /* Potential Hits */</p>
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<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
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<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody - May reference the unfortunately named {{w|Nissan Moco}}, which is Spanish for snot<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism - <br />
*Hyundai Climax - <br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx - A portmanteau of {{w|cervix}} and XXX rating used by pornographic industry to make titles seem more extreme (see {{w|X rating}}). It being the highest scoring item on the list may be an attempt to show that {{w|sex sells}}.<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
:score(3&times;3CutrixNote) = (+55 + score(&times;) +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126)/9/10 = 3.22. This means that the score of the symbol &times; is 90&times;3.22 - 164 = 125.8<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006691571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:45:41Z<p>SG 01: /* Potential Hits */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody - May reference the unfortunately named {{w|Nissan Moco}}, which is Spanish for snot<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism - <br />
*Hyundai Climax - <br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx - A portmanteau of {{w|cervix} and XXX rating used by pornographic industry to make titles seem more extreme (see {{w|X rating}}). It being the highest scoring item on the list may be an attempt to show that {{w|sex sells}.<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
:score(3&times;3CutrixNote) = (+55 + score(&times;) +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126)/9/10 = 3.22. This means that the score of the symbol &times; is 90&times;3.22 - 164 = 125.8<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006641571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:35:31Z<p>SG 01: /* Transcript */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism -<br />
*Hyundai Climax -<br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx -<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz (3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006631571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:34:56Z<p>SG 01: /* Potential Hits */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood - May be a reference to the {{w|Goodwood Festival of Speed}}<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism -<br />
*Hyundai Climax -<br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels. <br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. <br />
*Toyota Cervixxx -<br />
<br />
Note that Randall gives the symbol &times; the value of 126, which means he equates it with the letter x.<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz(3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100662Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:33:24Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */</p>
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<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Averages ==<br />
<br />
Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
<br />
HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br><br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br><br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br><br />
<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
<br />
I think only the model should be considered. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.29 Index: -0.13<br />
:CLIMAX { +27 +12 -21 +19 -14 +126} Sum: 149 Avg: 24.83 Index: 2.48<br />
<br />
Obvioulsy it's the average divided by 10. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:44, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Ah, it's so obvious now, thanks :) [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:00, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I worked it out to be average divided by 10 early on but why divided by 10? Is it because each category has 10 cars listed? This is the piece I've been stuck at. Understanding that part of the logic. --[[User:R0hrshach|R0hrshach]] ([[User talk:R0hrshach|talk]]) 16:05, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
The only thing I can think of is to make the numbers be below 10 as a lot of scoring is done in that scale, then again, that doesn't include numbers below 1 usually (On a scale from 1 - 10).<br />
Oh, also the 3x3cutrix, the i is worth -21, not -45 (which is E), the x in 3x3 is treated as a normal x with score 126<br />
:3X3CUTRIX { +55 -126 +55 +27 -68 -18 8 -21 +126 } Sum: 290 Avg: 32.222... Index: 3.22<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
OK, my mistake. Thanks. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 16:27, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
BTW: 3X3CUTRIX { +55 +126 +55 +27 -68 -18 +8 -21 +126 } Sum: 290<br />
<br />
Yea, made a typo there originally, did edit-fix it ^^ Also SIXAXLE4x4 { +15 -21 +126 -14 +126 +12 -45 +35 +126 +35 } Sum: 395 Avg: 39.5 Index: 3.95 (which is the number next to it)<br />
<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:33, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006561571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:20:43Z<p>SG 01: /* Potential Hits */ Removed scoring and fixed spelling for the 3x3Cutrix See discussion</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised an index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody<br />
<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
*Suzuki Sexism - <br />
*Lincoln Marxism -<br />
*Hyundai Climax -<br />
*Porsche Zizek9000 - A portmanteau referencing academic {{w|Slavoj Žižek}} and the {{w|Saab 9000}}<br />
*Lexus 3&times;3Cutrix - 3&times;3 is a play on 4&times;4; this car presumably has 3 wheels.<br />
*Acura PizzaJazz - <br />
*Ford SixAxle 4&times;4 - A contradictory name, as the 4&times;4 refers to a vehicle that has all four wheels connected to the drivetrain, which would only use two axles. To know for sure how this six-axled car or locomotive is written, we must calculate its score twice, using "SixAxle 4&times;4" or "Si&times;A&times;le 4&times;4".<br />
:Using x: (+15 -21 +126 -14 +126 +12 -45 +35 +150 +35)/100 = 4.19<br />
:Using &times;: (+15 -21 +150 -14 +150 +12 -45 +35 +150 +35)/100 = 4.67<br />
:The numbers don't add up, because we were expecting 3.22. Maybe the space has a negative value.<br />
*Toyota Cervixxx -<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz(3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100654Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:17:34Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */</p>
<hr />
<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Averages ==<br />
<br />
Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
<br />
HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br><br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br><br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br><br />
<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
<br />
I think only the model should be considered. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.29 Index: -0.13<br />
:CLIMAX { +27 +12 -21 +19 -14 +126} Sum: 149 Avg: 24.83 Index: 2.48<br />
<br />
Obvioulsy it's the average divided by 10. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:44, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Ah, it's so obvious now, thanks :) [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:00, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I worked it out to be average divided by 10 early on but why divided by 10? Is it because each category has 10 cars listed? This is the piece I've been stuck at. Understanding that part of the logic. --[[User:R0hrshach|R0hrshach]] ([[User talk:R0hrshach|talk]]) 16:05, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
The only thing I can think of is to make the numbers be below 10 as a lot of scoring is done in that scale, then again, that doesn't include numbers below 1 usually (On a scale from 1 - 10).<br />
Oh, also the 3x3cutrix, the i is worth -21, not -45 (which is E), the x in 3x3 is treated as a normal x with score 126<br />
:3X3CUTRIX { +55 -126 +55 +27 -68 -18 8 -21 +126 } Sum: 290 Avg: 32.222... Index: 3.22<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100653Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:17:12Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */</p>
<hr />
<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Averages ==<br />
<br />
Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
<br />
HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br><br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br><br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br><br />
<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
<br />
I think only the model should be considered. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.29 Index: -0.13<br />
:CLIMAX { +27 +12 -21 +19 -14 +126} Sum: 149 Avg: 24.83 Index: 2.48<br />
<br />
Obvioulsy it's the average divided by 10. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:44, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Ah, it's so obvious now, thanks :) [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:00, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I worked it out to be average divided by 10 early on but why divided by 10? Is it because each category has 10 cars listed? This is the piece I've been stuck at. Understanding that part of the logic. --[[User:R0hrshach|R0hrshach]] ([[User talk:R0hrshach|talk]]) 16:05, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
The only thing I can think of is to make the numbers be below 10 as a lot of scoring is done in that scale, then again, that doesn't include numbers below 1 usually (On a scale from 1 - 10).<br />
Oh, also the 3x3cutrix, the i is worth -32, not -45 (which is E), the x in 3x3 is treated as a normal x with score 126<br />
:3X3CUTRIX { +55 -126 +55 +27 -68 -18 8 -21 +126 } Sum: 290 Avg: 32.222... Index: 3.22<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006461571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:03:58Z<p>SG 01: /* Transcript */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised and index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody<br />
<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:[Positive axis label] Carlike<br />
:[Negative axis label] English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz(3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
<br />
{{comic discussion}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Charts]]<br />
[[Category:Language]]<br />
[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100645Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T16:00:06Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */</p>
<hr />
<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Averages ==<br />
<br />
Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
<br />
HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br><br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br><br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br><br />
<br />
[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
<br />
I think only the model should be considered. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:36, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.29 Index: -0.13<br />
:CLIMAX { +27 +12 -21 +19 -14 +126} Sum: 149 Avg: 24.83 Index: 2.48<br />
<br />
Obvioulsy it's the average divided by 10. [[User:Xhfz|Xhfz]] ([[User talk:Xhfz|talk]]) 15:44, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Ah, it's so obvious now, thanks :) [[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 16:00, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=1006441571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T15:56:56Z<p>SG 01: /* Transcript */ Completed transcript</p>
<hr />
<div>{{comic<br />
| number = 1571<br />
| date = August 31, 2015<br />
| title = Car Model Names<br />
| image = car_model_names.png<br />
| titletext = CLIMAX is good, but SEXCLIMAX is even better.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Explanation==<br />
{{incomplete|Created by a BOT - Please change this comment when editing this page.}}<br />
<br />
In English, letters like X and Z are rarely used in the common vernacular. Marketers have found that names with these infrequently-appearing letters sell more products.<br />
<br />
===Algorithm for the index===<br />
Randall devised and index for car models which is the score average divided by 10.<br />
<br />
;Example<br />
We take 2Chainz and add the scores of its different numbers and letters: 6+27-44-14-21-46+83 = -9<br />
<br />
Average is -9/7 = -1.29 and divided by 10 it's -0.129 or -0.13.<br />
<br />
===Names to avoid===<br />
*Honda 2Chainz - {{w|2 Chainz}} is an American rapper<br />
*Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads - A reference to a running joke on {{w|Homestar Runner}}. See http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Fhqwhgads<br />
*Kia 49andGothy - Gothy or gothic is a member of the {{w|goth subculture}}; most of its members are much younger than 49<br />
*Chevrolet Niceguy<br />
*Oldsmobile Goodwood<br />
*Infiniti Toothy69<br />
*BMW OutHouse<br />
*Volkswagen Woodpony 7oh7<br />
*Chrysler Uh Iono<br />
*Nissan Doody<br />
<br />
<br />
===Potential Hits===<br />
*Honda 3Chainz - A play on 2Chainz in the previous section; according to the table the number 2 has a score of 6 and the number 3 has a higher score of 55; the index will go up by (55-6)/7/10=0.7.<br />
*Subaru Andre3000 - {{w|André 3000}} is an American rapper<br />
<br />
===Title text===<br />
<br />
==Transcript==<br />
:Certain letter and numbers are used disproportionately often in car models compared to regular text.<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(see:"Rev-4 cr-x x3 G6 Maxx")<br />
<br />
:[Box with plot]<br />
:Letter and number scores based on relative frequency in car model names<br />
<br />
:Carlike<br />
:English-like<br />
:0: 60<br />
:1: -74<br />
:2: 6<br />
:3: 55<br />
:4: 35<br />
:5: 74<br />
:6: 6<br />
:7: -58<br />
:8: -67<br />
:9: -37<br />
:A: -14<br />
:B: -5<br />
:C: 27<br />
:D: -21<br />
:E: -45<br />
:F: 5<br />
:G: 27<br />
:H: -44<br />
:I: -21<br />
:J: 64<br />
:K: 32<br />
:L: 12 <br />
:M: 19<br />
:N: -46<br />
:O: -80<br />
:P: -27<br />
:Q: 40<br />
:R: 8<br />
:S: 15<br />
:T: -18<br />
:U: -68<br />
:V: 41<br />
:W: -20<br />
:X: 126<br />
:Y: -90<br />
:Z: 83<br />
<br />
:[Title in between boxes]<br />
:Based on these scores, here are a few suggestions for car companies:<br />
:[Light grey]<br />
:(with average letter scores)<br />
<br />
:[Left list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Names to avoid<br />
:Honda 2Chainz (-0.13)<br />
:Mitsubishi Fhqwhgads (-0.62)<br />
:Kia 49AndGothy (-2.96)<br />
:Chevrolet Niceguy (-3.09)<br />
:Oldsmobile GoodWood (-4.44)<br />
:Infinity Toothy69 (-4.51)<br />
:BMW Outhouse (-4.85)<br />
:Volkswagen Woodpony 4OH7 (-5.70)<br />
:Chrysler Uh Iono (-5.65)<br />
:Nissan Doody (-5.84)<br />
<br />
:[Right list - title underlined, brand names and numbers in light grey]<br />
:Potential hits<br />
:Honda 3Chainz (0.57)<br />
:Subaru Andre3000 (1.30)<br />
:Suzuki Sexism (1.82)<br />
:Lincoln Marxism (2.17)<br />
:Hyundai Climax (2.48)<br />
:Porsche Zizek9000 (3.06)<br />
:Lexus 3x3Cutrix (3.22)<br />
:Acura PizzaJazz(3.56)<br />
:Ford SixAxle 4x4 (3.95)<br />
:Toyota Cervixxx (4.85)<br />
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[[Category:Math]]</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100635Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T15:29:34Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */</p>
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<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Averages ==<br />
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Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
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HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br><br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br><br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br><br />
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[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php?title=Talk:1571:_Car_Model_Names&diff=100634Talk:1571: Car Model Names2015-08-31T15:29:10Z<p>SG 01: /* Averages */ new section</p>
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<div>Suzuki Sexism kinda has a ring to it... [[User:Bbruzzo|Bbruzzo]] ([[User talk:Bbruzzo|talk]]) 14:39, 31 August 2015 (UTC)<br />
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== Averages ==<br />
<br />
Anyone know how the averages are calculated? I tried a couple but I don't arrive at the same numbers:<br />
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HONDA { -44 -80 -46 -21 -14 } Sum: -205 Avg: -41<br />
2CHAINZ { +6 +27 -44 -14 -21 -46 +83 } Sum: -9 Avg: -1.2857142857142857142857142857143<br />
Combined: (-205 -9) / (5 + 7) = -17.833333333333333333333333333333<br />
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[[User:SG 01|SG 01]] ([[User talk:SG 01|talk]]) 15:29, 31 August 2015 (UTC)</div>SG 01