nixCraft 🐧
I will never recover from this student email. 😂
Nov 28, 2023 at 5:02pmWeb
Show threaddaviddNov 28, 2023
@nixCraft neither will I. Thanks for this
Show threadpotpieNov 28, 2023
@nixCraft after I read this Werther's butterscotch candies appeared in my pockets
Show threadScottSNov 28, 2023
@nixCraft heh… heh… That invokes an image of Scooby Doo saying, “rut roh”. But if you think about it this, being 2023, versus 1994 would exactly match us if it were 1970 looking at a paper written during 1941. The question about expiration is a bit odd but I can see how the student may have thought the 1994 paper was ancient. All the while assuming the student wasn’t looking at plagiarism.
Show threadbasisbit 🦈🇪🇺🇺🇦 🔜 KnStNov 28, 2023
@Scotts @nixCraft ahhh, you are just making it worse!
Show threadMans RNov 28, 2023
@Scotts @nixCraft There are papers published in 1894 or so that remain relevant. Others have been refuted or superseded, of course, but age itself should never disqualify a paper.
Show threadTorsten  Nov 28, 2023
@nixCraft
i need to sit down...
Show threadCamNov 28, 2023
@torsten @nixCraft me too, but it's too risky as I may need to stand up again soon.
Show threadRicky ReusserNov 28, 2023

@nixCraft Hmm, my best attempt to come up with an answer seems characteristically equivocal…

Whether it's acceptable to use sources from the late 1900s for your final paper depends on the specific requirements and guidelines set by your professor or institution. In many cases, using older sources can be acceptable, especially if they are foundational or seminal works in the field. However, it's essential to consider the context of your research and the expectations of your assignment.

Some fields, especially those with rapidly evolving information, may require more recent sources to ensure the accuracy and relevance of your information. Others may encourage the exploration of historical perspectives and the use of older sources.

If you're uncertain, I recommend checking the assignment guidelines, consulting with your professor, or referring to any specific criteria provided for your final paper. Professors often appreciate students seeking clarification on such matters to ensure they meet the expectations for the assignment.

Show threadMeghadeep Roy Chowdhury    Nov 28, 2023
@nixCraft Probably worse (or maybe not): I worked with someone who didn’t know what the save button was modeled after. He obviously also didn’t know what Floppy disks looked like.
Show threadMark GardnerNov 28, 2023
@social @nixCraft In 2019 a Japanese student went viral on Twitter asking why the save icon was a vending machine: https://x.com/fea0er/status/1160099135569063936
ふぇざー（本物） (@fea0er) on X

Excelの保存マークって何で自動販売機なんですかね？

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Show threadFreevoltNov 28, 2023
@nixCraft yeah we're from the same century with two world wars and one cold one.
Show threadJosh Pollock 🌱🍁🌲Nov 28, 2023
@nixCraft Stolen from the earlier post on Bluesky ?
https://bsky.app/profile/historiographos.bsky.social/post/3kf773oytqd2k
John Penniman (@historiographos.bsky.social)

I will never recover from this student email.

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Show threadCamNov 28, 2023
@Josh412 @nixCraft it's the same account name, so probably the same person.
Show threadSterlingNov 28, 2023
@nixCraft
When I recommend Linux people look at me as if I asked them if they want an incurable disease.
Show threadStefan Lysenko 🇺🇦Nov 28, 2023
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Show threadmanchicken moved!Nov 28, 2023
@nixCraft this student receives an F.