Internet encyclopedias say feminism causes TL;DR, what does this mean and is it specifically relevant here?

Question

The Internet encyclopedia, encylopedia dramatica, in it's entry about feminism states among other interesting things:

http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/index.php/Feminism

"Feminism is one of the leading causes of TL;DR on the Internets today."

What does TL;DR mean and is it relevant to any posters on here in particular?

Answer 1

Literally, "Too long; didn't read"

Said whenever SOMEONE makes a post that is too long to bother reading.

"... is it relevant to any posters on here in particular?" YES!

Answer 2

feminism nevertheless concerns because truly some childrens imagine that females human beings's rights has already been done. we've were given identify IX; we've were given guidelines adverse to gender discrimination. yet they don't comprehend there are nevertheless one of those huge quantity of forces adverse to women human beings's rights, like reproductive rights and pay fairness. We nevertheless have seventy 3 cents on the dollar a guy earns. human beings make all kinds of excuses for the earning hollow.

Answer 3

One of the great, definitive abbreviations for the social web is TL;DR. It stands for too long; didn't read, and epitomizes the short-attention-span crowd, the willfully idiotic segment of the online population that 1. we all sometimes belong to and that 2. makes for the shittiest experiences on the web

Answer 4

It's true, though: Almost every one of Baba Yaga's posts is either "Too Long; Didn't Read," (Which is, as most people before me posted, TL;DR) a copied-and-pasted article, or a short and cute statement like "GO **** YOURSELF, PERVET."

Answer 5

stands for Toulouse Latrec - Don't Ride.

He had such a big johnson that the whores that hung out with him nicknamed him "Teapot."

Hey, no lie, and my answer was really short. Hey. it's a crummy job, writing short answers that make no sense, but somebody gotta do it.

And you read it, you jackass. That's what makes it all worthwhile.

Answer 6

yuck! Baba Yaga(the one below me) has a very long post. So She must know what she's talking about! ~rolls eyes~

Answer 7

Baba, how many people do you actually expect to read all that? get a life.

Answer 8

Still scraping, I see but LO! What's THIS? You have an information-management problem? Looks like you have no idea how to evaluate the quality of the ‘information” you retrieve. Let the librarian in me help you out with this, young Happy Bullet. Trust me, the pleasure is ALL MINE:

"Criteria to Evaluate the Credibility of WWW Resources" 

Anyone, in theory, can publish on the Web; therefore, it is imperative for users of the Web to develop a critical eye to evaluate the credibility of Internet information. Searching for sources on the WWW involves using a search engine, a directory, or some combination of these two. Because there is so much information on the Web, good and bad, finding what you want is not an exact science and can be time consuming. According to Nicholas C. Burbules, "....the Web is not an ordinary reference system; it poses some unique and, in many respects, unprecedented conditions that complicate the task of sorting out dependable from undependable information--and even complicates the notion that we have a clear sense of that distinction. How to differentiate credible from fraudulent information is not a new problem, but unraveling these in the context of a vast rapidly changing networked system is" (Paradoxes of the Web: The Ethical Dimensions of Credibility, Library Trends, Wntr 2001 v49 i3 p441, Introduction).

Developing a keen sense of the credibility of sources, based on such clues as connection of author to the subject, audience, source of publication, and documentation of supporting evidence, can also help you evaluate print and other types of sources. Though many search engines rank material according to their idea of what is relevant, that doesn't mean the material is relevant to want you want or is reliable. These guidelines are to help you become familiar with various types of Web resources and the reliability of the information.

1. Is there any evidence that the author of the Web information has some authority in the field about which she or he is providing information? What are the author's qualifications, credentials and connections to the subject?

2. With what organization or institution is the author associated? Is there a link to the sponsoring organization, a contact number and/or address or e-mail contact? A link to an association does not necessarily mean that the organization approved the content.

3. Does the author have publications in peer reviewed (scholarly and professional) publications, on the Web or in hard copy? (If an author does not have peer reviewed articles published, this does not mean that she or he does not have credible information, only that there has been no professional "test" of the author's authority on that subject.)

4. Are there clues that the author/s are biased? For example, is he/she selling or promoting a product? Is the author taking a personal stand on a social/political issue or is the author being objective ? Bias is not necessarily "bad," but the connections should be clear.

5. Is the Web information current? If there are a number of out-of-date links that do not work or old news, what does this say about the credibility of the information?

6. Does the information have a complete list of works cited, which reference credible, authoritative sources? If the information is not backed up with sources, what is the author's relationship to the subject to be able to give an "expert" opinion?

7. Can the subject you are researching be fully covered with WWW sources or should print sources provide balance? Much scholarly research is still only available in traditional print form. It is safe to assume that if you have limited background in a topic and have a limited amount of time to do your research, you may not be able to get the most representative material on the subject. So be wary of making unsupportable conclusions based on a narrow range of sources.

8. On what kind of Web site does the information appear? The site can give you clues about the credibility of the source.
Here are some types of Web sites:

0.Personal Home Pages - maintained by individuals. They are often informal. Individuals can post their resumes, link to favorite sites, showcase their interests and ideas. Some personal Web sites also serve as professional sites. For example, many professors publish their syllabi, course material and, in some cases, their scholarship, on their personal Web pages. Entrepreneurs often advertise their services on "home" pages.

0.Special interest sites - maintained by non-profit organizations or activists dealing with special issues, such as environmental concerns, legalization of marijuana, etc. They can be relatively mainstream or radical in interests and vary widely in credibility of information. Special interest sites are, by their nature, biased. When using such sources, your readers should be aware of the source's special interest.

0.Professional sites - maintained by institutions/organizations, sometimes by individuals. They can include research, reference sources, fact sheets. Many institutions provide such services to the public. The credibility of the institution or professional credential of the individual providing the facts gives clues as to the reliability of the information. Is the site just linking to sources? If so, the credibility of the information is connected to the originating sites.

0.News and Journalistic sites (E-zines) - which include national, international news, online newspapers, magazines, and "homegrown" Web publications. Anyone can publish his or her own "news," on the Web. What do you know about, or what can you find out about, the reputation of the periodical? Is it an electronic version of a credible print publication? As in print - just because information is published does not necessarily mean it is true. If a periodical article has an ISSN number (International Standard Serial Number), it will probably have more authority.

0.Commercial sites - Although many legitimate businesses have Websites, some are not legitimate. Companies, with good and bad reputations, are in the business of making money and acquiring and keeping customers. They are naturally biased in favor of their own products, so watch out for inflated claims for performance and quality. Companies will not showcase their competitors' products. If you are, for example, comparing products, get impartial reviews, not company information. Many entrepreneurs use "rented" Web space to create their own Web sites to sell their services or products - buyer beware! Can you track the reputation of the company?

9. Deconstruct the Web address (URL) to find out the source of the information (and the server on which it resides). What do the different parts of a URL, divided by "/" symbols mean? URL addresses are hierarchical. For example, the URL address:

"http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/policy/administrative/60.html", broken down into its components, is (from the lowest to highest): the file "University Policy #60" - Responsible Use of Computing ("60.html"), is linked in a Web page called "University Administration Policies" ("administrative"). The "University Administration Policies" page is linked on a Web page called the "Faculty/Staff Information" ("facstaff"), which a link on MasonLink the GMU home page, which server is called: "www.gmu.edu."

Web sites serve different purposes. There are reliable and unreliable Web sites in most categories of Web sites. A personal Web site, which expresses the interests and biases of its author, is a legitimate use of a Web site, as long as the Web site owner is up front about his or her identity. Like any other source, the authority of the author helps determine the value of the information. Be wary of sites which publish information without letting you know if the information is a personal viewpoint. If the information is not a personal viewpoint, does the author tell you the original source? Is the original source credible? Web sites can masquerade as one type but may have a hidden agenda. Any group can give itself an official sounding name or logo.

Some Common Domain Names
.edu - education sites
.gov - government sites
.org - organization sites
.com - commercial sites
.net - network infrastructures
There are other extensions, such as the abbreviation of a country, ie. .jp for Japan

The Internet addresses (Domain Names), which end in such extensions as those above, correlate to the server which Is the "home base" for that Internet address. It gets confusing when dealing with personal Web pages. Independent providers, such as AOL, are not responsible for the content of individual's Web pages, anymore than a university is responsible for the Web pages of students (Though, in extreme cases, you can be cut off if your content does not fit certain standards). If a person named "Doe" had a Web page on America Online, the address might be http://www.erols.com/doe/. Even though the site is commercial (AOL), Mr./Ms. Doe has bought Web space for a personal Web page. Some universities, like GMU, provide Web space to faculty and student, so personal Web pages can reside on an education site.

Answer 9

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Clean Air and Energy Projects in China

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been collaborating with its counterpart, China’s Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA), on environmental issues for over two decades. In December of 2003, EPA and SEPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (PDF) (10 pp, 375K, About PDF Files], providing a forum for EPA and SEPA to take a more strategic approach to our extensive cooperation. The MOU established the Working Group on Clean Air and Clean Energy to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Strategy for Clean Air and Energy Cooperation (PDF) (5 pp, 306K, About PDF Files).

Under the Clean Air and Energy Strategy, EPA and SEPA are working together to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases (GHG). The Strategy focuses on strengthening regional coordination of clean air and energy management in key regions of China and addressing priority sectors affecting air, environment, and public health (initially, the power and transportation sectors). These focus areas leverage expertise and funding from a variety of other partners, as well.

EPA/ SEPA cooperative projects include:

Regional Air Quality Management
Transportation Sector
Power Sector
Cement Sector
In addition to activities managed directly with SEPA under the MOU, EPA also has a long history of collaboration on air quality and energy-related activities with other government partners in China. These EPA projects with other primary partners in China also support the Clean Air and Energy Strategy:

Clean Indoor Air
Voluntary Energy Energy Efficiency Improvements in Commercial Buildings
Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards for Products and Equipment
Government Energy Management
Wind Technology Partnership
Methane Programs
Regional Air Quality Management
Regional Air Quality Management
RAQM conference description

The Air Quality Management (AQM) Assessment project explored the feasibility of applying U.S. AQM methods and technologies to a large Chinese city. EPA worked with SEPA and the Shanghai Environmental Protection Bureau to assess and compare capabilities at the national and Shanghai regional levels. The assessment included a broad range of air quality management elements, such as the development and use of an emissions inventory, the design and use of an ambient monitoring network, local and regional air quality modeling, development of control strategies, development of regulations, and public participation and outreach at the national and local levels. The project's principal activities include training, exchanges, and workshops, with an emphasis on building capacity in monitoring, inventories, and modeling. The project’s final report is at US China AQM Report (PDF) (171 pp, 3,255K, About PDF Files)

Beijing Olympics Air Quality Subgroup
To assist Beijing with its goal of having healthy air for the 2008 Summer Olympics, EPA participates in the U.S.-China Joint Working Group with the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, co-chairing the Air Quality Subgroup. Specific projects build on work begun under the bilateral Clean Air and Energy Strategy. For instance, EPA is cooperating with SEPA and the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau to pilot to demonstrate the feasibility of retrofit technologies on diesel buses in Beijing to lower emissions, as well as the broader benefit to air quality of using low-sulfur fuels. EPA is also supporting efforts to develop a system to help decision-makers determine the most cost-effective strategies for managing air quality in the greater Beijing region. Additional efforts may include capturing and using methane from local landfills and incorporating energy efficient products and building design into the Olympic Village.

Air Quality Modeling and Emission Inventory Project
The first phase of Air Quality Modeling and Emission Inventory project is aimed at building capacity and transferring technology to Chinese scientists at the national and regional level. This project supports a preliminary scientific assessment of the regional formation and transport of ozone, PM, acid rain, etc. The second phase of this bilateral cooperative project is to conduct pilot regional and urban air quality modeling projects in three key regions, including Bohai (Beijing/Tianjin region), Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai region), and Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou/Hongkong region). As part of this effort, an air quality management decision support system is being developed under a cooperative project sponsored by the World Bank. EPA also plans to assist and train Beijing municipal authorities in conducting an air quality modeling assessment for air quality planning for the 2008 Olympics.

Integrated Environmental Strategies
The Integrated Environmental Strategies (IES) program is building capacity in China to develop, analyze, and implement policies that reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), improve air quality and protect public health. The IES methodology enables developing countries to assess, quantify and compare clean energy and transport technologies, policies, and measures in terms of the local air quality and public health benefits, GHG reductions, and other economic impacts. The methodology is being applied at both the local (Shanghai and Beijing) and national levels. The project has completed comprehensive co-benefits analyses in Shanghai and Beijing, conducted national and local policy-makers’ workshops to discuss results, published several papers in Chinese journals, and presented results in several international meetings. Additional information on the IES program is available at: http://www.epa.gov/ies/

Transportation Sector
Clean Fuels and Vehicles
EPA, as a founding member of The Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles , signed a bilateral work plan with SEPA in 2004 to undertake an integrated set of fuel and vehicle projects. These projects: 1) provide analytical, technical and policy assistance in expediting adoption of ultra-low sulfur vehicle fuels; 2) demonstrate retrofit technologies for existing heavy-duty diesel vehicles and build capacity for replicating retrofits; 3) promote the introduction of innovative diesel emissions reduction technologies as quickly and cost effectively as possible, while providing confidence in the emission reduction performance of the technologies; 4) assist in analysis for and drafting of clean fuels and vehicles policies, standards and guidance; 5) assist in compliance management strategies and implementation to include manufacturer testing, recall, on-board diagnostics, equipment verification, in-use testing, and more; 6) cultivate partnerships to introduce advanced clean vehicle technologies into China; 7) provide visiting scholar and training opportunities in EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan; and 8) provide in-country workshops, training, guidance materials and public outreach related to clean fuels and vehicles. More information about this program can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/china2.htm

Power Sector
Market Mechanisms to Improve Air Quality
Acid rain and ambient concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and fine particles (PM2.5) are major environmental problems in China. The Chinese government has developed a number of policies to address these problems, including the Total Emissions Control (TEC) policy. The TEC policy restricts total SO2 emissions from all sectors of the economy. The government allocates portions of the limit to individual sources in the form of an emissions target.

EPA’s Office of Atmospheric Programs is helping the SEPA assess opportunities and obstacles to implementing emissions trading programs to control SO2 emissions. An emissions trading program would allow emission sources to meet their emissions targets at a lower cost.

EPA and SEPA have completed a feasibility study (English, Chinese) that explores many of the obstacles to implementing an emissions trading program and presents possible solutions to these obstacles. The two agencies are currently drafting a policy guide and building the institutions and infrastructure for improved air quality management policies.

Advanced Reburn System Pollution Control
The Advanced Reburn System Pollution Control project provides technical assistance on cost-effective control of nitrogen oxides (NOx), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and other pollutants, such as mercury, from combustion sources. The project includes a feasibility study of the advanced reburn system technology for a candidate boiler, the conceptual design and detailed engineering drawings, the manufacture and installation of the reburn component, and system "shakedown" and testing.

Cement Sector
Reducing Dioxins/Furans Emissions from Cement Production
China produces more than 40% of the world’s cement, and cement plants are believed to rank among China’s top 5 sources of dioxins/furans emissions. In addition, cement plants account for over 40 percent of total industrial particulate (dust) emissions and between 6 and 8 % of carbon dioxide emissions in China. Mercury and heavy metals may also be released. EPA’s Office of International Affairs, Office of Research and Development, and Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards are assisting SEPA to develop a source inventory and emissions factors for dioxins/furans from cement production; to develop guidelines for controlling emissions; and to identify mechanisms for encouraging and funding companies to retrofit highly polluting cement kilns with pollution controls. EPA is assisting SEPA to develop emissions factors for dioxins/furans, as well as other pollutants emitted by cement kilns, and to estimate the benefits of control strategies.

Other Collaboration
Clearing the Air from Tobacco Smoke: Creating Healthy & Safe Environments for Children
EPA and the World Health Organization (WHO) entered into a cooperative agreement in 2000 to develop pilot programs to reduce childhood exposure to environmental tobacco smoke . The WHO-EPA project uses a social marketing module to train local leaders on the hazards of second hand smoke and to develop community-level action plans. There are 5 cities in China that will be involved in the project. Three of the action plans will be funded by EPA and two will be funded by China's Ministry of Health.

Partnership for Clean Indoor Air
The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air (PCIA) addresses the increased environmental health risk faced by more than 2.5 billion people in the developing world who burn traditional biomass and coal indoors for cooking and heating. EPA awarded two $150,000 grants to implement innovative, community-based programs to reduce indoor air pollution from household energy use in China. The grants were awarded to the Institute for Environmental Health and Related Product Safety (IEHS) of the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention and The Nature Conservancy China Program. These grants are increasing the use of affordable, reliable, clean, efficient, and safe home cooking and heating devices that reduce people’s exposure to indoor air pollution. To learn more about the Partnership for Clean Indoor Air and how it is improving indoor air in homes in China and around the world, visit http://www.PCIAonline.org.

Voluntary Energy Efficiency Improvements in Commercial Buildings
EPA is working with Chinese partners to build capacity for achieving reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and local air pollutants through adoption of voluntary, profitable measures that reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings. Currently focused in Beijing, Nanjing, and Shanghai, the project promotes voluntary low-cost/no-cost measures by owners and managers of commercial buildings to improve Energy Efficiency (EE), and provides EE technical resources through training seminars, website (http://www.epa.gov/eeBuildings), and newsletters.

Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards for Products and Equipment
EPA is providing technical support to the Government of China to enhance capacity to Establish and develop labels to reduce pollutants through a voluntary EE labeling program similar to ENERGY STAR. Specifications have been developed for over 25 product categories including televisions, room air-conditioners, and printers. In addition, EPA supports the Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) to provide technical support to Chinese partners in designing and implementing minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and mandatory information labels for appliances and equipment. Activities are co-sponsored with the Energy Foundation, UN Foundation and other international sponsors.
Chinese labeling website: http://www.cecp.org.cn/englishhtml/index.asp
CLASP China: http://www.clasponline.org/countrysummary.php?country=China

Government Energy Management
EPA is working with the Promoting an Energy-efficient Public Sector (PEPS) program to support implementation a major program of government procurement of energy efficient products. This program has supported the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission in the development and, beginning in January 2005, implementation a staged, 3-year program to establish energy-efficient purchasing practices at all levels of government in China The program builds on labeled products already developed under the Energy Efficiency Labeling project above.
(http://www.pepsonline.org/countries/china.html)
In addition, EPA is providing training on low cost/no cost building energy management measures to government partners through the eeBuildings program (http://www.epa.gov/eeBuildings)

Wind Technology Partnership
The Wind Technology Partnership is a joint US EPA and US DOE program in China to accelerate the development and utilization of grid-connected wind power in China. The program is an extension of the Technology Cooperation Agreement Pilot Program in China, where wind power was one of four technologies selected by China as priorities. WTP is being implemented by the US in partnership with China's National Development and Reform Committee, China's Energy Research Institute and China's Center for Renewable Energy Development. WTP is currently focusing on overcoming institutional and market barriers to grid-connected wind power in China, with a focus on Hebei province.
(for more information see: http://www.usctcgateway.net/programs/ProgramsDetail.cfm?LinkAdvID=43077#CHINA)

Methane to Markets Partnership
Under the multilateral Methane to Markets Partnership, EPA is engaging in capacity building, and project implementation activities in China to facilitate methane capture and use projects in the Coal, Landfill and Agriculture sectors. For example:

In the Coal Sector EPA funds the China Coalbed Methane Clearinghouse. This Clearinghouse, housed by the China Coal Information Institute. The Clearinghouse provides information and logistical support to private businesses and foreign and domestic government agencies interested in coal bed methane and coal mine methane development in China. Visit the Clearinghouse's Web site at http://www.coalinfo.net.cn/ccii/eindex.htm for notices about upcoming projects and activities.

In the Landfill sector, USEPA is working with the Chinese government to develop feasibility studies for projects in Beijing where landfill gas is used as an alternative vehicle fuel. This work is being done in coordination with the EPA’s Beijing Olympics Air Quality Subgroup.
For more information the Partnership or specific activities in China please visit http://www.methanetomarkets.org , or the EPA website for Methane to Markets at http://www.epa.gov/methanetomarkets