Talk:Wordlock
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WordLock algorithm
[edit]Does anyone know anything about the ['WordLock algorithm'] mentioned in the article? It would be interesting to explore what parameters are used, and whether it applies to non-European languages, or could be tuned for various fields of endeavor, like sports, tech, religion, etc. The following table is an English 'ring set' for the padlock. (ETAOIN SHRDLU?)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| A | A | A | A | A |
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| D | D | D | ||
| E | E | E | E | E |
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| I | I | |||
| K | K | |||
| L | L | L | L | |
| M | ||||
| N | N | N | ||
| O | O | |||
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| R | R | R | R | R |
| S | S | S | S | |
| T | T | T | T | |
| U | U | |||
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| Y |
It seems surprising that 2000 words are available. The table in the [advert] only shows a couple hundred not-very-memorable words. --Wikidity (talk) 01:47, 23 March 2014 (UTC)
Variability
[edit]There are a dozen varieties of this type of padlock, under different brand names and some with no identifying marks. They all seem to have the same shackle & similar body castings. The main variation is the SET mechanism: Push-button (shown), Slide, Coin-key, and Receiver twist. All but the last are mods on the button end shown. Some models have additional & replaceable letter rings. The shackle on the several I have used, is loose & can jam if not carefully closed. The combination is easily felt thru the rings. The Receiver-Twist model is very susceptible to accidental re-set if held by the receiver or carelessly closed, and its sale seems discontinued. --Wikidity (talk) 00:06, 23 March 2014 (UTC)
Notability
[edit]It is my belief, after reading this article and reviewing Wikipedia's guidelines for articles about commercial products, that this article just barely complies with those guidelines. I encourage the author of this article to read the guidelines themselves and improve the article accordingly. Otherwise the article could be put up for AfD as a advertisement. Thank you. -Fsotrain09 23:52, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
Example Lock
[edit]Having the lock in a position to spell PENIS is amusing, but inappropriate for Wikipedia. This should be updated or deleted.
(* image removed. - Replace with useful illustration?)--Wikidity (talk) 22:01, 22 March 2014 (UTC)
Reference related to number of possible words
[edit]This is a very poor reference. The referenced page contains nearly zero information about the subject that is being referenced. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 204.210.240.15 (talk) 19:03, 29 March 2008 (UTC)
Patterns Differ
[edit]My wordlock doesn't match either of the ones displayed here. I can't set it to "BREAK" or "PENIS". Attempting to fix this myself would be original research, unless an article on wordlock construction could be found. 172.167.172.198 (talk) 07:08, 30 March 2008 (UTC)
I'd suggest using the manual, however I am not sure if that constitutes fair use. 71.205.136.157 (talk) 05:51, 8 December 2016 (UTC)
I've got to agree....
[edit]I've got one of these, and sure - it's remotely amusing to spell out obscene words and what-not ... but, I think most of us haven't found that amusing since ... middle school.
In my case - that's quite some time ago.
The example picture seriously needs to be fixed - it's highly unprofessional, inappropriate, and childish. I'd do it myself -but- alas, I don't have a genuine wordlock (yeah, I've got a knockoff by masterlock that can spell "boob". --Kyanwan (talk) 18:34, 12 June 2008 (UTC)