Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Miscellaneous/2015 April 1

= April 1 =

Electronic signs
Look at the electronic sign on the far left side of File:Benson municipal building.jpg, the thing inscribed "To Place Messages Call Mandi 479-4719". Is there a specific term for this kind of sign, i.e. a sign with lots of little lights that can be programmed to change to a different message at desired intervals? "Electronic sign" seems too generic (it could embrace other signs too), and I can't think of anything that's workable. Nyttend (talk) 00:20, 1 April 2015 (UTC)


 * They are sometimes referred to as 'LED signs', 'dot matrix signs', or something similar. AndyTheGrump (talk) 00:25, 1 April 2015 (UTC)


 * See LED display and Dot-matrix display. Dismas |(talk) 00:28, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

How can I find out who is the biggest donor to Brooklyn College for a given time period?
Just wondering.--166.137.252.93 (talk) 07:44, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Donors, large and small, have the right to be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
 * And here's the extent provided by law.
 * Can't help you beyond that. InedibleHulk (talk) 07:58, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Or maybe. If you become a donor, you have the right to "feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers." They don't provide the extent of "truthful", though. InedibleHulk (talk) 08:03, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, but I was thinking how at the symphony or museums, for example, they usually provide a list of donors who *dont mind* if their name is disclosed as a donor (ie, they are not anonymous donors and are presumably proud to be a supporter). Do colleges have a similar list?--166.137.252.93 (talk) 12:20, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * They may or may not; they are under no obligation to provide such a list. Which means that while one could feasibly exist for Brooklyn College, there is no reason to assume it does.  -- Jayron 32 14:07, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Jayron, I think it's our job to tell the OP whether such a list exists or not for Brooklyn College. --Viennese Waltz 14:17, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * If we believe one to exist, that may be a worthwhile use of our time. If we believed snipes to exist, it would be worthwhile to hunt them for meat and sport.  I have a job, which feeds my family.  This isn't it.  -- Jayron 32 16:15, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Err. snipes exist. They are just difficult to shoot. LongHairedFop (talk) 20:52, 1 April 2015 (UTC)
 * Different snipe. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 18:34, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
 * "We encourage you to contact the foundation staff with your questions and comments." Wouldn't hurt to ask, if you haven't already. InedibleHulk (talk) 15:25, 1 April 2015 (UTC)