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ɳoɍɑfʈ Talk! 21:23, 20 January 2010 (UTC)

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
I've got to hear why quotes from the film should not be allowed in the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dashbullder (talk • contribs) 21:15, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
 * That long extract is a copyright violation.--Charles (talk) 21:47, 7 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Uh huh and what does it need to be shortened to? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dashbullder (talk • contribs) 22:09, 7 February 2010 (UTC)

Please do explain
How were the two edits I made weasel words? Let's here it. You wrote "Now that is use of weasel words"Jaredkunz30 (talk) 23:54, 11 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Hear it is then. There was no need to change regard to endorse. Regard is clear in its meaning i.e. they do not believe it. What does endorse mean? They think it may be true but are not sure? This ambiguity is what makes it weaseling and it is not needed. As for the other change I have commented on the article talkpage.--Charles (talk) 10:48, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
 * It was correct, but not completely clear to say they "do not regard the Book of Mormon as a work of ancient American history." Per the definitions below, you may see that the definition of regard does not fit the sentence as well as the definition of endorse.Jaredkunz30 (talk) 18:10, 12 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Per Merriam Webster, regard means:
 * a : attention, consideration  b : a protective interest : care 3 : look, gaze4 a : the worth or estimation in which something or someone is held b (1) : a feeling of respect and affection : esteem  Jaredkunz30 (talk) 18:01, 12 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Per Merriam Webster, endorse means:
 * Main Entry: en·dorse a : to approve openly ; especially : to express support or approval of publicly and definitely Jaredkunz30 (talk) 18:04, 12 February 2010 (UTC)