User talk:68.118.149.174

Actually this is not an edit of this particular article, I did not know how to give a general feedback to Wikipedia so I used this article as an example to privide a general feedback. I like Wikipedia very much and have been using it for many years. But what I have noticed is a gradual change in the style and content of the encyclopedia. This is just my humble opinion and I may be completely wrong. I think of encyclopedia as an education tool for the masses; what I have noticed is that the articles in the Wikipedia are becoming increasingly specialzed for a specific group of professionals in a given particular field and less useful for the general public. It is very commendable that the encyclopedia is trying to be rigorous and accurate, but it is not including information for an average person. I think that information aimed for the use by various groups should be included. It may make the articles longer but it will make it more user friendly. The article can start at a level of High School students, then progress into a level for people with colledge degrees in fields not related to the article, and finally, specialized and complex information can be provided for those who have undergaraduate and graduate degrees in that particular field.I am an electrucal engineer with a Bachelor's degree and a Professional Engineering license, and I find that many articles are becoming less usuful to me, less applicable to my needs. For example, this particular article about the Alkyd paint, it is great that Wikipedia gives the detailed chemistry, the detailed manufacturing process etc. But what use is it to someone who simply wants to know where to apply such paint, on what surfaces, metal, wood, masonry etc.? Or it is good for outdoor use? Is it durable to the elements, such a s moisture, UV rays, heat? What are the advantages or disadvantages of Alkyd paint, compared to other paints, such as latex? Wikipedia states that it is written by "people like you", yet it seems that it is not written to be used by general masses. It feels more like a very knowledgeable expert is writing an article to impress other experts in that field. I think that if Wikipedia wants more support from general public it must include information that is useful and comprehensible by the average person. This does not mean that highly rigorous and complex information should not be included. Sincerely,