Talk:Wordlock

message: 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)
thread_title: WordLock algorithm

message: 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)
thread_title: Variability

message: 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)
thread_title: Notability

message: Having the lock in a position to spell PENIS is amusing, but inappropriate for Wikipedia. This should be updated or deleted.<BR> (* image removed. - Replace with useful illustration?)--Wikidity (talk) 22:01, 22 March 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Example Lock 

message: 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)
thread_title:  Reference related to number of possible words 

message: 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)
thread_title:  Patterns Differ 

message: 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)
thread_title:  I've got to agree....