https://develop.consumerium.org/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=142.177.103.43&feedformat=atomConsumerium development wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T14:10:02ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.6https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Consumerium_Service_access&diff=14532Consumerium Service access2004-02-24T02:46:51Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>Times when '''access''' to [[Consumerium Services]] matters, in order of leverage (first on the list are those activities which have the highest)<br />
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*When [[regulator]] is deciding whether to ban or limit some [[industry]] or require some [[certification]] or [[standard label]] of all producers in that region<br />
*When [[investor]] is deciding whether to invest in some [[company]]<br />
*When [[producer]] is deciding what [[production process]] to apply<br />
*When [[importer]] is deciding whether to import some product<br />
*When [[institutional buyer]] is deciding what [[institutional buying criteria]] they should apply in order to meet mandates from the board or managers or other stakeholders in that organization, e.g. how to interpret a mandate to buy only [[fair trade]] products<br />
*When [[wholesale purchaser]] is deciding what to buy for the [[retail shelf]]<br />
*When [[retail manager]] is deciding what gets the most prominent shelf space, where that is under their own control (in supermarket chains, it is decided centrally)<br />
*When [[retail manager]] is deciding what products should go on sale or be discounted, as [[loss leader]]s, or to sell unsold stock<br />
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''All the above can be accomplished with the [[Signal Wiki]] data compiled into a web or print form, preferably one that makes good use of [[barcode]] data - which is widely used in wholesaling.''<br />
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*When [[buyer]] is deciding whether to buy a given item, either at the [[retail shelf]] or the [[checkout counter]] - ''probably using a [[worn device]]''<br />
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Although we focus on the last, it is always better to be sure that the product is not presented to the buyer at all if it is wholly unacceptable to everyone involved in [[Consumerium]]. So compiling many [[individual buying criteria]] into convincing aggregate profiles, and encouraging [[institutional buying criteria]] to be stated in the exact terms of [[Consumerium Services]], may be actually more important to leverage the information to make [[moral purchasing]] easier.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Consumerium_Service_access&diff=2582Consumerium Service access2004-02-24T02:44:20Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>Times when '''access''' to [[Consumerium Services]] matters, in order of leverage (first on the list are those activities which have the highest)<br />
<br />
*When [[regulator]] is deciding whether to ban or limit some [[industry]] or require some [[certification]] or [[standard label]] of all producers in that region<br />
*When [[investor]] is deciding whether to invest in some [[company]]<br />
*When [[producer]] is deciding what [[production process]] to apply<br />
*When [[importer]] is deciding whether to import some product<br />
*When [[institutional buyer]] is deciding what [[institutional buying criteria]] they should apply in order to meet mandates from the board or managers or other stakeholders in that organization, e.g. how to interpret a mandate to buy only [[fair trade]] products<br />
*When [[wholesale purchaser]] is deciding what to buy for the [[retail shelf]]<br />
*When [[retail manager]] is deciding what gets the most prominent shelf space, where that is under their own control (in supermarket chains, it is decided centrally)<br />
*When [[retail manager]] is deciding what products should go on sale or be discounted, as [[loss leader]]s, or to sell unsold stock.<br />
*When [[buyer]] is deciding whether to buy a given item, either at the [[retail shelf]] or the [[checkout counter]]<br />
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Although we focus on the last, it is always better to be sure that the product is not presented to the buyer at all if it is wholly unacceptable to everyone involved in [[Consumerium]]. So compiling many [[individual buying criteria]] into convincing aggregate profiles, and encouraging [[institutional buying criteria]] to be stated in the exact terms of [[Consumerium Services]], may be actually more important to leverage the information to make [[moral purchasing]] easier.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=13268Worn device2004-02-24T02:29:41Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
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*[[wristwatch]] (usually just tell time but some have many more capabilities)<br />
*[[ring]] (usually just jewelry but some include [[barcode scanner]])<br />
*[[wallet]] or [[purse]]<br />
*[[pocket]] (part of clothing and changed with clothing)<br />
*[[key chain]] (usually in pocket, and carried with almost all clothing outside)<br />
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[pager]] (typically with a one-line display, but some up to about 256 char)<br />
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] is worn on the head or handset on wrist or belt - the [[base station]] is fixed in place in the environment and might support [[base station handoff]] which allows multiple carriers to cooperate to carry the same signal)<br />
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The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
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The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2581Worn device2004-02-24T02:26:02Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]] or [[purse]]<br />
*[[pocket]] (part of clothing and changed with clothing)<br />
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[pager]] (typically with a one-line display)<br />
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] is worn on the head or handset on wrist or belt - the [[base station]] is fixed in place in the environment and might support [[base station handoff]] which allows multiple carriers to cooperate to carry the same signal)<br />
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The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Pocket&diff=13322Pocket2004-02-24T02:24:51Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''pocket''' is where you usually store [[coin]]s, [[wallet]], [[key]]s and perhaps (in chest pockets) a small [[cell phone]] or [[walkman]]. It is part of clothing and so items (which we call [[worn device]]s) in pockets must be transferred to other clothing when you change. This suggests that separate devices for [[Consumerium Services]] are a bad idea as they might get left in the other pants or jacket. Although a [[key chain]] may work as few people leave the house without their keys.<br />
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Taking something out of a pocket to use it, using it, and then putting it back in, is inconvenient enough that if someone has a choice to avoid doing so, they usually do avoid it. The [[Consumerium buying signal]] should be accessed with no need to fish in pockets.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Pocket&diff=2579Pocket2004-02-24T02:24:14Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''pocket''' is where you usually store [[coin]]s, [[wallet]], [[key]]s and perhaps (in chest pockets) a small [[cell phone]] or [[walkman]]. It is part of clothing and so items in pockets must be transferred to other clothing when you change. This suggests that separate devices for [[Consumerium Services]] are a bad idea as they might get left in the other pants or jacket. Although a [[key chain]] may work as few people leave the house without their keys.<br />
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Taking something out of a pocket to use it, using it, and then putting it back in, is inconvenient enough that if someone has a choice to avoid doing so, they usually do avoid it. The [[Consumerium buying signal]] should be accessed with no need to fish in pockets.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Purse&diff=14530Purse2004-02-24T02:21:13Z<p>142.177.103.43: redirect British and female use to American word, since only male Americans are offended by saying "purse"</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[wallet]]</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Wallet&diff=13321Wallet2004-02-24T02:19:58Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''wallet''' or '''purse''' is a [[worn device]] usually used to store [[identity card]]s, [[debit card]]s, [[credit card]]s, [[cash]], [[coupon]]s and [[condom]]s. <br />
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Ideally, when the [[Consumerium buying signal]] says the product is good, you take money out of your wallet or purse and spend it. If not, the money goes back in, and you spend it on something else. <br />
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''It might be interesting if this also worked with people, and the use of condoms. This might make [[w:dating service]]s one of the [[Consumerium Services]].''</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Wallet&diff=2578Wallet2004-02-24T02:19:05Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''wallet''' or '''purse''' is a [[worn device]] usually used to store [[identity card]]s, [[debit card]]s, [[credit card]]s, [[cash]], [[coupon]]s and [[condom]]s. <br />
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Ideally, when the [[Consumerium buying signal]] says the product is good, you take money out of your wallet or purse and spend it. If not, the money goes back in, and you spend it on something else. <br />
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It would be interesting if this also worked with people, and the use of condoms.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2580Worn device2004-02-24T02:13:55Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] is worn on the head or handset on wrist or belt - the [[base station]] is fixed in place in the environment and might support [[base station handoff]] which allows multiple carriers to cooperate to carry the same signal)<br />
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The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2577Worn device2004-02-24T02:12:20Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS]] [[base station handoff]] or other [[cordless protocol]], the [[headset]] or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Headset&diff=13318Headset2004-02-24T02:10:02Z<p>142.177.103.43: seems like the right display for almost everything except the light</p>
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<div>A '''headset''' is the only [[worn device]] that always accompanies a [[walkman]] and usually accompanies a [[cell phone]] or [[cordless phone]]. Use of a headset leaves both hands free, and can deliver [[audio]] from any of [[FM]], [[AM]], [[POTS]], [[PCS]], other [[cordless protocol]], or [[IP]] based services.<br />
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Therefore, it is the ideal way to deliver detailed information that is part of the [[Consumerium buying signal]] at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]]. It might be possible for instance to put standard [[1.5mm mono headset jack]]s and [[2.5mm mono headset jack]]s at the counter, and make headsets available, if retailers cooperate. But more likely, it will be the buyer's own [[worn device]] that will relay this audio data to the headset.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2576Worn device2004-02-24T02:00:47Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]] (always with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cell phone]] (often with a [[headset]])<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the [[headset]] or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2575Worn device2004-02-24T01:59:59Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]]<br />
*[[cell phone]]<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't. It is also more likely to have a bad user interface, contain [[tantallum]], and need to use both your eyes and both hands to make use of. The more [[Consumerium Services]] can be deployed without these inconveniences, the more likely they will work.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2574Worn device2004-02-24T01:55:57Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]]<br />
*[[cell phone]]<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't.<br />
<br />
The [[Consumerium buying signal]] will often be received by such a worn device. Although it would ideally be available at the [[checkout counter]] or [[retail shelf]] or some [[kiosk]] in between (inside the retail location), it seems unlikely that this would be available for [[pilot]] or early phases, or in hostile retailers who wish to keep selling [[red-light product]]s without harassment. Accordingly the worn device will have to be supported regardless, and since it serves so many other purposes in the [[healthy signal infrastructure]] it seems wise to assume that the [[healthy buying infrastructure]] will primarily rely on these devices, and not on any in-store deployment of specialized devices (which probably will be deployed only by those who specialized in [[green light]] products anyway, and wish to convince buyers that they are in fact much better than the alternatives not recommended).</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2573Worn device2004-02-24T01:52:18Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]]<br />
*[[cell phone]]<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a [[display]] screen capable of displaying more than one line, or an [[IP number]], whereas most of the above don't.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worn_device&diff=2572Worn device2004-02-24T01:51:16Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>A '''worn device''' is one that is ubiquitous and on the body all the time. Examples include:<br />
<br />
*[[wristwatch]]<br />
*[[ring]]<br />
*[[wallet]]<br />
*[[pocket]]<br />
*[[pager]]<br />
*[[walkman]]<br />
*[[cell phone]]<br />
*[[cordless phone]] (in some environments supporting [[PCS protocol]], the headset or handset is worn on the head or belt)<br />
<br />
The term '''mobile device''' is often used to mean higher-tech worn devices, but there is no real difference in form factor, except that a mobile device is probably more likely to have a display screen, whereas most of the above don't.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Mobile_device&diff=14526Mobile device2004-02-24T01:48:40Z<p>142.177.103.43: redirect common industry term to preferred or exact term</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[worn device]]</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Land_stewardship&diff=14525Land stewardship2004-02-24T01:47:46Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>'''Land stewardship''' is a major buying factor that motivates [[buy local]] campaigns. People are most concerned about how well maintained the land is near where they live, since it affects them drastically. Therefore they are most likely to respond to land stewardship problems ([[erosion]], [[deforestation]], [[pollution]], [[water table]] issues, [[soil depletion]]) visible nearby.<br />
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However, land stewardship is equally important or more important when you consume products from far away, where very bad outcomes as not visible to you. There is some awareness of these issues for [[food]] products, such as [[cocoa]], but also mined for products like those using [[tantallum]]. Knowing the implications for the land your food is grown on, or the ores in your [[mobile device]] are mined from, is the first step to a [[healthy buying infrastructure]] where you do not participate in processes that morally repel you, and make everyone's life on Earth harder.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Land_stewardship&diff=2571Land stewardship2004-02-24T01:46:45Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>'''Land stewardship''' is a major buying factor that motivates [[buy local]] campaigns. People are most concerned about how well maintained the land is near where they live, since it affects them drastically. Therefore they are most likely to respond to land stewardship problems ([[erosion]], [[deforestation]], [[pollution]], [[water table]] issues, [[soil depletion]]) visible nearby.<br />
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However, land stewardship is equally important or more important when you consume products, especially [[food]] products, but also mined products like those using [[tantallum]]. Knowing the implications for the land your food is grown on, or the ores in your [[mobile device]] are mined from, is the first step to a [[healthy buying infrastructure]] where you do not participate in processes that morally repel you, and make everyone's life on Earth harder.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Worst_case&diff=14524Talk:Worst case2004-02-24T01:40:17Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>Probably the definition of a [[worst case]] should go here, and the actual list of [[worst cases]] should be at the plural.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Worst_case&diff=14523Worst case2004-02-24T01:39:49Z<p>142.177.103.43: singular -> plural</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[worst cases]]</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Tantallum&diff=2696Tantallum2004-02-24T01:39:23Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>'''Tantallum''' is a rare earth mineral used in high tech metals, including some bicycle frames and almost all [[mobile device]]s. There are reserves of it under African rainforests. The loggers who destroy these forests and the miners who extract the tantallum are often fed by killing animals including elephants and chimpanzees. This implicates every cell phone or high tech bicycle buyer in [[w:deforestation]] and [[w:great ape genocide]]. <br />
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The impact of tantallum extraction is useful as an example of why [[comprehensive outcome]] matters, and why release of non-modular non-reusable technology by [[mobile device vendor]]s (which also leads to [[e-waste]]) must be reduced. This is a priority of [[healthy signal infrastructure]].<br />
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Because this is an issue both in the infrastructure and as an example of the far-ranging impacts of [[extraction]] and [[production]] activities, it is a useful thing to contemplate in [[best case]] and [[worst case]] analysis. That is, if [[Consumerium Services]] were so popular as to encourage everyone to get new high-tech devices, that might increase tantallum ore extraction and do harm.</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Best_case&diff=14522Best case2004-02-24T01:37:21Z<p>142.177.103.43: should always support the singular, even if the main article is plural (a good argument to make most article names singular)</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[best cases]]</div>142.177.103.43https://develop.consumerium.org/w/index.php?title=Tantallum&diff=2570Tantallum2004-02-24T01:36:04Z<p>142.177.103.43: </p>
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<div>'''Tantallum''' is a rare earth mineral used in high tech metals, including some bicycle frames and almost all [[mobile device]]s. There are reserves of it under African rainforests. The loggers who destroy these forests and the miners who extract the tantallum are often fed by killing animals including elephants and chimpanzees. This implicates every cell phone or high tech bicycle buyer in [[w:deforestation]] and [[w:great ape genocide]]. It is a useful as an example of why [[comprehensive outcome]] matters, and why release of non-modular non-reusable technology by [[mobile device vendor]]s (which also leads to [[e-waste]]) must be reduced. This is a priority of [[healthy signal infrastructure]].<br />
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Because this is an issue both in the infrastructure and as an example of the far-ranging impacts of [[extraction]] and [[production]] activities, it is a useful thing to contemplate in [[best case]] analysis.</div>142.177.103.43