Talk:3209: Plums - Revision history

42.book.addict: fixing

2026-03-18T17:18:28Z

fixing

42.book.addict: just fake the signature at that point

2026-02-24T20:18:50Z

just fake the signature at that point

81.179.199.253: Semi-signed, might just have been an error of how many tildes...

2026-02-24T19:48:46Z

Semi-signed, might just have been an error of how many tildes...

Gos at 02:49, 24 February 2026

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Philhower at 19:55, 20 February 2026

2026-02-20T19:55:27Z

Philhower: poetic criticism

2026-02-20T19:44:11Z

poetic criticism

R128 at 16:09, 20 February 2026

2026-02-20T16:09:42Z

Elizium23 at 09:08, 20 February 2026

2026-02-20T09:08:08Z

Elizium23: agree about the caption

2026-02-20T09:07:25Z

agree about the caption

185.98.169.32: The words “forgive me” do not make this an apology.

2026-02-20T07:58:44Z

The words “forgive me” do not make this an apology.

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 How do I edit my user page? Is there supposed to be an edit button somewhere? [[User:Xkdvd|Xkdvd]] ([[User talk:Xkdvd|talk]]) 02:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
-:[[explain xkcd:Editor FAQ#Why can't I create my user page and upload images?|Please read this.]] [[User:42.book.addict|<span style="font:11pt Cormorant Garamond"><span style="color:#5CA7CF">tor</span><span style="color:#F08DB0">i :3</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:42.book.addict|<span style="font:8pt Cormorant Garamond"><span style="color:#9E9E9E">talk </span><span style="color:#F08DB0">to </span><span style="color:#5CA7CF">me!</span>]]</span></sup> 02:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
+:[[explain xkcd:Editor FAQ#Why can't I create my user page and upload images?|Please read this.]] [[User:42.book.addict|<span style="font:11pt Cormorant Garamond"><span style="color:#5CA7CF">tor</span><span style="color:#F08DB0">i :3</span></span>]]<sup>[[User talk:42.book.addict|<span style="font:8pt Cormorant Garamond"><span style="color:#9E9E9E">talk </span><span style="color:#F08DB0">to </span><span style="color:#5CA7CF">me!</span>]]</span></sup> 02:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
 Unless I'm missing something, it's actually pretty easy to create an infinitely looping network of branching paths, isn't it? The simplest configuration I can think of off the top of my head is three paths arranged in a triangle, with three more paths running inwards from the vertices of the triangle to meet in the center. All the paths are completely straight, and every time you get to a junction you have to pick between two paths that are diverging from one another. All you need to do is eliminate the path Frost used to get into the trap before he gets back to it, which should be relatively easy if the paths are long enough. [[Special:Contributions/45.140.184.137|45.140.184.137]] 03:45, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
 :My thoughts went to a curved path a bit like an Infinity symbol, but with the crossing point offset (so you have 2 forks, rather than 1 cross-road). Same as your idea, you’d need to arrange a tripwire or something to close off the path Frost used to enter the infinite path. Still seems pretty achievable even for Cueball. [[Special:Contributions/2A0A:EF40:F62:5201:6863:3656:ED2B:1B1B|2A0A:EF40:F62:5201:6863:3656:ED2B:1B1B]] 07:54, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

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 I'd conjecture that Frost's algorithm (take the path which has been taken fewer times) should fully explore any finite wood and find the exit; he's a pretty tough cookie. [[User:Cjmaloof|Cjmaloof]] ([[User talk:Cjmaloof|talk]]) 21:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
 :I second this conjecture. Given that the trap has an entrance/exit (assumed to be bidirectional), eventually, any wood would become so travelled that the exit would be the only option. [[User:R128|R128]] ([[User talk:R128|talk]]) 16:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
-:: Frost's algorithm is just a coin flip. "Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay. In leaves no step had trodden black." The speaker is actually trapped by delusion or a liar. If you read it closely he says the paths are equally untraveled. He's just a blow hard in a bar reminiscing about a moment he's built up for the listener that didn't actually matter. So if you are going to construct a path to trap him, all paths must look about the same, but they have to end at a bar where he can recite poetry forever. Really, if you think about it, he trapped you. [[User:gos|gos]] {{unsigned|Gos|02:49, 24 February 2026}}
+:: Frost's algorithm is just a coin flip. "Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay. In leaves no step had trodden black." The speaker is actually trapped by delusion or a liar. If you read it closely he says the paths are equally untraveled. He's just a blow hard in a bar reminiscing about a moment he's built up for the listener that didn't actually matter. So if you are going to construct a path to trap him, all paths must look about the same, but they have to end at a bar where he can recite poetry forever. Really, if you think about it, he trapped you. [[User:gos|gos]] ([[User talk: Gos|talk]]) 02:49, 24 February 2026 (UTC)
 How do I edit my user page? Is there supposed to be an edit button somewhere? [[User:Xkdvd|Xkdvd]] ([[User talk:Xkdvd|talk]]) 02:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

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 I'd conjecture that Frost's algorithm (take the path which has been taken fewer times) should fully explore any finite wood and find the exit; he's a pretty tough cookie. [[User:Cjmaloof|Cjmaloof]] ([[User talk:Cjmaloof|talk]]) 21:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
 :I second this conjecture. Given that the trap has an entrance/exit (assumed to be bidirectional), eventually, any wood would become so travelled that the exit would be the only option. [[User:R128|R128]] ([[User talk:R128|talk]]) 16:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
-:: Frost's algorithm is just a coin flip. "Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay. In leaves no step had trodden black." The speaker is actually trapped by delusion or a liar. If you read it closely he says the paths are equally untraveled. He's just a blow hard in a bar reminiscing about a moment he's built up for the listener that didn't actually matter. So if you are going to construct a path to trap him, all paths must look about the same, but they have to end at a bar where he can recite poetry forever. Really, if you think about it, he trapped you. [[User:gos|gos]]
+:: Frost's algorithm is just a coin flip. "Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay. In leaves no step had trodden black." The speaker is actually trapped by delusion or a liar. If you read it closely he says the paths are equally untraveled. He's just a blow hard in a bar reminiscing about a moment he's built up for the listener that didn't actually matter. So if you are going to construct a path to trap him, all paths must look about the same, but they have to end at a bar where he can recite poetry forever. Really, if you think about it, he trapped you. [[User:gos|gos]] {{unsigned|Gos|02:49, 24 February 2026}}

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 I'd conjecture that Frost's algorithm (take the path which has been taken fewer times) should fully explore any finite wood and find the exit; he's a pretty tough cookie. [[User:Cjmaloof|Cjmaloof]] ([[User talk:Cjmaloof|talk]]) 21:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
 :I second this conjecture. Given that the trap has an entrance/exit (assumed to be bidirectional), eventually, any wood would become so travelled that the exit would be the only option. [[User:R128|R128]] ([[User talk:R128|talk]]) 16:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
 How do I edit my user page? Is there supposed to be an edit button somewhere? [[User:Xkdvd|Xkdvd]] ([[User talk:Xkdvd|talk]]) 02:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

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 :The words "forgive me" aren't good enough for you? [[Special:Contributions/174.127.214.79|174.127.214.79]] 06:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
 ::They are not. The “apology” is obviously insincere. The narrator is clearly pleased with himself and would do it again. I suppose you could say it is an insincere apology. [[Special:Contributions/185.98.169.32|185.98.169.32]] 07:58, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
-:I expect one could find an actual citation for either viewpoint. Poetic criticism is not known for consensus. [[User:Philhower|Philhower]] ([[User talk:Philhower|talk]]) 19:44, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
+:I expect one could find an actual citation for either viewpoint (citations added). Poetic criticism is not known for consensus. [[User:Philhower|Philhower]] ([[User talk:Philhower|talk]]) 19:44, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
 Seems pretty simple. Eat the plums for the cred, and then book reservations for a romantic breakfast the next morning. [[Special:Contributions/73.42.229.109|73.42.229.109]] 06:22, 19 February 2026 (UTC)

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	I'd conjecture that Frost's algorithm (take the path which has been taken fewer times) should fully explore any finite wood and find the exit; he's a pretty tough cookie. [[User:Cjmaloof\|Cjmaloof]] ([[User talk:Cjmaloof\|talk]]) 21:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)		I'd conjecture that Frost's algorithm (take the path which has been taken fewer times) should fully explore any finite wood and find the exit; he's a pretty tough cookie. [[User:Cjmaloof\|Cjmaloof]] ([[User talk:Cjmaloof\|talk]]) 21:46, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
		+	:I second this conjecture. Given that the trap has an entrance/exit (assumed to be bidirectional), eventually, any wood would become so travelled that the exit would be the only option. [[User:R128\|R128]] ([[User talk:R128\|talk]]) 16:09, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

	How do I edit my user page? Is there supposed to be an edit button somewhere? [[User:Xkdvd\|Xkdvd]] ([[User talk:Xkdvd\|talk]]) 02:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)		How do I edit my user page? Is there supposed to be an edit button somewhere? [[User:Xkdvd\|Xkdvd]] ([[User talk:Xkdvd\|talk]]) 02:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

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 Could the caption style also be a reference to the poem? [[User:New editor|New editor]] ([[User talk:New editor|talk]]) 07:08, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
-:Yes, although the punctuation and line structure are different, there is the typography, metrical, and consonance, {{w|This Is Just to Say#Analysis|as described at Wikipedia}}. [[User:Elizium23|Elizium23]] ([[User talk:Elizium23|talk]]) 09:07, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
+:Yes, although the punctuation and line structure are different, there is the typography, meter, and consonance, {{w|This Is Just to Say#Analysis|as described at Wikipedia}}. [[User:Elizium23|Elizium23]] ([[User talk:Elizium23|talk]]) 09:07, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
 It would be much more difficult that Robert Frost if one is to follow Gulzaar's  [https://bollywoodtranslations.blogspot.com/2024/10/is-mod-se-jaate-hain-translation-of.html "Is Mod se"] [[User:Mitradranirban|Mitradranirban]] ([[User talk:Mitradranirban|talk]])

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	Could the caption style also be a reference to the poem? [[User:New editor\|New editor]] ([[User talk:New editor\|talk]]) 07:08, 19 February 2026 (UTC)		Could the caption style also be a reference to the poem? [[User:New editor\|New editor]] ([[User talk:New editor\|talk]]) 07:08, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
		+	:Yes, although the punctuation and line structure are different, there is the typography, metrical, and consonance, {{w\|This Is Just to Say#Analysis\|as described at Wikipedia}}. [[User:Elizium23\|Elizium23]] ([[User talk:Elizium23\|talk]]) 09:07, 20 February 2026 (UTC)

	It would be much more difficult that Robert Frost if one is to follow Gulzaar's [https://bollywoodtranslations.blogspot.com/2024/10/is-mod-se-jaate-hain-translation-of.html "Is Mod se"] [[User:Mitradranirban\|Mitradranirban]] ([[User talk:Mitradranirban\|talk]])		It would be much more difficult that Robert Frost if one is to follow Gulzaar's [https://bollywoodtranslations.blogspot.com/2024/10/is-mod-se-jaate-hain-translation-of.html "Is Mod se"] [[User:Mitradranirban\|Mitradranirban]] ([[User talk:Mitradranirban\|talk]])