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Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-07-20T02:13:43Z

Nightforge: Re-added a game title that apparently got lost in editing in the original post.

Welcome to [[Nightforge]]'s ''Word(s) of the Day'', a column meant to poke fun at whatever [[Nightforge]] feels like at any given time.

Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (CCT).

== Today's Word(s) of the Day: ==

Current Word(s):

''Exclusivity'' (Added Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 1:39pm CDT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) The nonlinear level of how exclusive an item is with regard to some parent item.

For example, exclusivity may frequently be used with regards to video game titles in the current [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console_wars Console Wars]. Ie: A title such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viva_Piñata Viva Piñata] is exclusive to only [http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Microsoft Microsoft's] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 Xbox 360], while a title such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_4 Resident Evil 4]is available across many different consoles, a title like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] is available on several consoles from the same parent company (in this case, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo], a title like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_4:_Guns_of_the_Patriots Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots] is currently exclusive to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Computer_Entertainment Sony Computer Entertainment]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 Playstation 3] but is expected to be released for other consoles at a later date, and so on...

== Previous Word(s) of the Day: ==

[[Pyrotechnicality]]

[[Homophonics]]

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Are these words real?

'''A:''' Typically, not until [[Nightforge]] posts them. Most are conglomerations of words or pieces of words in ways that the English language would allow normally. [[Nightforge]] adds meanings to these words based on his own musings and contributions from others

Category:Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-07-19T18:44:43Z

Nightforge: Minor correction to previous edit

The following is a list of articles or words which have been included in [[Nightforge]]'s [[Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]] column:

Category:Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-07-19T18:44:23Z

Nightforge: Minor edit regarding title

The following is a list of articles or words which have been included in [[Nightforge]]'s [Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]] column:

Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-07-19T18:39:32Z

Nightforge: Moved first two Words of the Day to their own articles as part of an archiving process, added "Exclusivity" as a new Word of the Day.

Welcome to [[Nightforge]]'s ''Word(s) of the Day'', a column meant to poke fun at whatever [[Nightforge]] feels like at any given time.

Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (CCT).

== Today's Word(s) of the Day: ==

Current Word(s):

''Exclusivity'' (Added Thursday, July 19, 2007 at 1:39pm CDT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) The nonlinear level of how exclusive an item is with regard to some parent item.

For example, exclusivity may frequently be used with regards to video game titles in the current [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Console_wars Console Wars]. Ie: A title such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viva_Pinata Viva Piñata] is exclusive to only [http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Microsoft Microsoft's] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 Xbox 360], while a title such as is available across many different consoles, a title like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] is available on several consoles from the same parent company (in this case, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo], a title like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid_4:_Guns_of_the_Patriots Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots] is currently exclusive to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Computer_Entertainment Sony Computer Entertainment]'s [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 Playstation 3] but is expected to be released for other consoles at a later date, and so on...

== Previous Word(s) of the Day: ==

[[Pyrotechnicality]]

[[Homophonics]]

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Are these words real?

'''A:''' Typically, not until [[Nightforge]] posts them. Most are conglomerations of words or pieces of words in ways that the English language would allow normally. [[Nightforge]] adds meanings to these words based on his own musings and contributions from others

Pyrotechnicality

2007-07-19T18:15:30Z

Nightforge: Minor correction regarding time zone standards.

''Pyrotechnicality'' was the first entry in [[Nightforge]]'s "[[Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]]" column. (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm CDT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) When you escape the consequences of an action you may or may not have committed by burning down the source of said consequences. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Warriors_%288-Bit_Theater%29#Black_Mage_Evilwizardington Black Mage].

Homophonics

2007-07-19T18:14:41Z

Nightforge: Minor correction regarding time zone standards.

''Homophonics'' was the second entry in [[Nightforge]]'s "[[Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]]" column. (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 11:28pm CDT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) Derogatory slang; the accent or style of speech associated with a stereotypically gay male. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_%28television_network%29 Bravo].

Homophonics

2007-07-19T18:10:41Z

Nightforge: Created article as part of an archiving process involving Nightforge's Word of the Day.

''Homophonics'' was the second entry in [[Nightforge]]'s "[[Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]]" column. (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 11:28pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) Derogatory slang; the accent or style of speech associated with a stereotypically gay male. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_%28television_network%29 Bravo].

Pyrotechnicality

2007-07-19T18:08:13Z

Nightforge: Created article as part of an archiving process involving Nightforge's Word of the Day.

''Pyrotechnicality'' was the first entry in [[Nightforge]]'s "[[Nightforge's Word of the Day|Word of the Day]]" column. (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) When you escape the consequences of an action you may or may not have committed by burning down the source of said consequences. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Warriors_%288-Bit_Theater%29#Black_Mage_Evilwizardington Black Mage].

File:Mark Stone.jpg

2007-05-05T08:28:22Z

Nightforge: added internal link

Professor of Computer Science at Lakeland College [[Mark Stone]].

File:Mark Stone.jpg

2007-05-05T08:27:48Z

Nightforge: Professor of Computer Science at Lakeland College Mark Stone.

Professor of Computer Science at Lakeland College Mark Stone.

E-volution

2007-05-05T08:22:43Z

Nightforge:

'''E-volution''' is the scientific explanation of how computers came to exist, and is the one true fact. Its archrival, "''[[Computer Science]]''", claims that computers were designed by an "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''".

E-volution explains that computers gradually and slowly e-volved from simple, useless forms to more advanced and powerful forms, as has been practically proven by years of scientific study as the following '''proof''' plainly shows. The problem with "''[[Computer Science]]''" is that there is no evidence of any kind of higher being known as the "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" which is alleged to have created computers and specifically manipulated them so that they would advance in power to what we have today.

==Proof of E-volution:==
# Assume that computers were "''Intelligently Engineered''".
# Then there should be an "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" somewhere.
# I don't see any "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" anywhere, and neither has anyone else.
# No scientific test can be designed to show the existence of this alleged "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''".
# Therefore, computers never were "''[[Intelligently Engineered]]''", proof by contradiction, Q.E.D.

== Criticisms of E-volution: ==
# There is no current known mechanism for computers to be able to either reconfigure or reproduce themselves on their own, casting doubt on their ability to graduate from simple to complex forms.
# The "''Proof of E-volution''" assumes that any ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'' should be perceptible in the world around us, that no one has encountered an ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'' at any point in time, and that no test can or will ever be able to provide proof of an ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'s'' existance.

[[Category:controversial article]]
[[Category:Computers]]

E-volution

2007-05-05T08:21:49Z

Nightforge: Grammatical corrections, added a Criticisms section in an attempt to keep the article non-partisan

'''E-volution''' is the scientific explanation of how computers came to exist, and is the one true fact. Its archrival, "''[[Computer Science]]''", claims that computers were designed by an "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''".

E-volution explains that computers gradually and slowly e-volved from simple, useless forms to more advanced and powerful forms, as has been practically proven by years of scientific study as the following '''proof''' plainly shows. The problem with "''Computer Science''" is that there is no evidence of any kind of higher being known as the "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" which is alleged to have created computers and specifically manipulated them so that they would advance in power to what we have today.

==Proof of E-volution:==
# Assume that computers were "''Intelligently Engineered''".
# Then there should be an "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" somewhere.
# I don't see any "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''" anywhere, and neither has anyone else.
# No scientific test can be designed to show the existence of this alleged "''[[Intelligent Engineer]]''".
# Therefore, computers never were "''Intelligently Engineered''", proof by contradiction, Q.E.D.

== Criticisms of E-volution: ==
# There is no current known mechanism for computers to be able to either reconfigure or reproduce themselves on their own, casting doubt on their ability to graduate from simple to complex forms.
# The "''Proof of E-volution''" assumes that any ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'' should be perceptible in the world around us, that no one has encountered an ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'' at any point in time, and that no test can or will ever be able to provide proof of an ''[[Intelligent Engineer]]'s'' existance.

[[Category:controversial article]]
[[Category:Computers]]

Computer Science

2007-05-05T08:18:27Z

Nightforge:

'''Computer Science''' is the scientific explanation of how computers came to exist, and is the one true fact. Its archrival, "''[[e-volution]]''", '''which is <u>only</u> a theory''', claims that computers gradually and slowly "''e-volved''" from simple, useless forms, to more advanced and powerful forms.

Computer Science explains that there was an ''[[intelligent engineer]]'' who created computers and specially manipulated them so that they would advance in power to what we have today and is completely correct as the following '''proof''' plainly shows. The problem with e-volution is that there is no paper trail to show that the [[missing]] [[links]], which would have been half [[Commodore 64]] and half [[Xbox 360]], ever existed.

==Proof of Computer Science:==
# Assume that computers "''e-volved''".
# Therefore there must be an infinite number of intermediary computers and freakoids that half resemble one type of computer and half resemble another type of computer.
# If there are an infinite number of computers, then they should occupy all space.
# I can see space around me not currently occupied by freak computers.
# Therefore, computers never "''e-volved''", proof by contradiction; Q.E.D.

== Criticisms of Computer Science: ==
# There is no evidence of any intelligence ever involved in computer engineering. A random trial-and-error model can completely account for the diversity and functionality in computer design today.
# The "''Proof of Computer Science''" assumes that any and all intermediary steps in computer "''[[e-volution]]''" still exist, that all of these intermediary steps can be perceived in the world around us, and that space in the world around us is, itself, finite.

[[Category:controversial article]]
[[Category:Computers]]

Computer Science

2007-05-05T08:12:55Z

Nightforge: Grammatical corrections, added a Criticisms section in an attempt to keep article non-partial

'''Computer Science''' is the scientific explanation of how computers came to exist, and is the one true fact. Its archrival, "''[[e-volution]]''", '''which is <u>only</u> a theory''', claims that computers gradually and slowly "''e-volved''" from simple, useless forms, to more advanced and powerful forms.

Computer Science explains that there was an ''[[intelligent engineer]]'' who created computers and specially manipulated them so that they would advance in power to what we have today and is completely correct as the following '''proof''' plainly shows. The problem with e-volution is that there is no paper trail to show that the [[missing]] [[links]], which would have been half [[Commodore 64]] and half [[Xbox 360]], ever existed.

==Proof of Computer Science:==
# Assume that computers "''e-volved''".
# Therefore there must be an infinite number of intermediary computers and freakoids that half resemble one type of computer and half resemble another type of computer.
# If there are an infinite number of computers, then they should occupy all space.
# I can see space around me not currently occupied by freak computers.
# Therefore, computers never "''e-volved''", proof by contradiction; Q.E.D.

== Criticisms of Computer Science: ==
# There is no evidence of any intelligence ever involved in computer engineering. A random trial-and-error model can completely account for the diversity and functionality in computer design today.
# The "Proof of Computer Science" assumes that any and all intermediary steps in computer "''[[e-volution]]''" still exist, that all of these intermediary steps can be perceived in the world around us, and that space in the world around us is, itself, finite.

[[Category:controversial article]]
[[Category:Computers]]

User:Nightforge

2007-05-04T05:07:07Z

Nightforge: Added image, minor edits

[[Image:Nf_Av_L1-1.gif|frame|right|Nightforge]]
[[Nightforge]], not to be confused with [[Daysmithy]] (his [http://runescape.wikia.com/wiki/Scaperune ScapeRune] alternate), is the current provider of the randomly updated "''Nightforge's Word of the Day''" column seen [http://wiki.chrisretlich.com/Nightforge%27s_Word_of_the_Day here].

User:Nightforge

2007-05-04T04:59:34Z

Nightforge: Added Image

[[Image:Nf_Av_L1-1.gif]]Nightforge, not to be confused with Daysmith (his ScapeRune alternate), is the current provider of the randomly updated "Nightforge's Word of the Day" column seen here.

File:Nf Av L1-1.gif

2007-05-04T04:58:43Z

Nightforge: Nightforge, in his current visual web incarnation.

Nightforge, in his current visual web incarnation.

Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-05-04T04:55:31Z

Nightforge:

Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-05-04T04:54:23Z

Nightforge: added italics to something or other

Welcome to [[Nightforge]]'s ''Word of the Day'', a column meant to poke fun at whatever [[Nightforge]] feels like at any given time.

Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (CCT).

== Today's Word(s) of the Day: ==

''Pyrotechnicality'' (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) When you escape the consequences of an action you may or may not have committed by burning down the source of said consequences. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Warriors_%288-Bit_Theater%29#Black_Mage_Evilwizardington Black Mage].

''Homophonics'' (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 11:28pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) Derogatory slang; the accent or style of speech associated with a stereotypically gay male. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_%28television_network%29 Bravo].

== Previous Word(s) of the Day: ==

What do you expect? We're still only on the first Word(s) of the Day!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Are these words real?

'''A:''' Typically, not until [[Nightforge]] posts them. Most are conglomerations of words or pieces of words in ways that the English language would allow normally. [[Nightforge]] adds meanings to these words based on his own musings and contributions from others

Nightforge's Word of the Day

2007-05-04T04:43:56Z

Nightforge:

Welcome to [[Nightforge]]'s Word of the Day, a column meant to poke fun at whatever [[Nightforge]] feels like at any given time.

Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (CCT).

== Today's Word(s) of the Day: ==

''Pyrotechnicality'' (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) When you escape the consequences of an action you may or may not have committed by burning down the source of said consequences. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_Warriors_%288-Bit_Theater%29#Black_Mage_Evilwizardington Black Mage].

''Homophonics'' (Added Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 11:28pm CCT)

'''Definition(s):'''

1) Derogatory slang; the accent or style of speech associated with a stereotypically gay male. See: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_%28television_network%29 Bravo].

== Previous Word(s) of the Day: ==

What do you expect? We're still only on the first Word(s) of the Day!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

'''Q:''' Are these words real?

'''A:''' Typically, not until [[Nightforge]] posts them. Most are conglomerations of words or pieces of words in ways that the English language would allow normally. [[Nightforge]] adds meanings to these words based on his own musings and contributions from others

2007-05-04T03:49:39Z

Nightforge: New page: Welcome to Nightforge's Word of the Day, a column meant to poke fun at whatever Nightforge feels like at any given time. Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (contributing ...

Welcome to Nightforge's Word of the Day, a column meant to poke fun at whatever Nightforge feels like at any given time.

Originally started Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 10:46pm (contributing computer's time).

Today's Word of the Day: Pyrotechnicality

Definition(s):
1) When you escape the consequences of an action you may or may not have committed by burning down the source of said consequences. See: Black Mage.

Previous Word(s) of the Day:
What do you expect? We're still only on the first Word of the Day!

User:Nightforge

2007-05-04T03:44:54Z

Nightforge: New page: Nightforge, not to be confused with Daysmith (his ScapeRune alternate), is the current provider of the randomly updated "Nightforge's Word of the Day" column seen here.

Nightforge, not to be confused with Daysmith (his ScapeRune alternate), is the current provider of the randomly updated "Nightforge's Word of the Day" column seen here.