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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
| C | ||||
| D | D | D | ||
| E | E | E | E | E |
| G | ||||
| H | H | |||
| I | I | |||
| K | K | |||
| L | L | L | L | |
| M | ||||
| N | N | N | ||
| O | O | |||
| P | ||||
| R | R | R | R | R |
| S | S | S | S | |
| T | T | T | T | |
| U | U | |||
| W | ||||
| 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)
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)