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This is what we call a "prima facie" definition. By definition, "nano" is equivalent to "on the order of 10^-9 meters." A committee can define it otherwise, but that does not make it so.

Definition of nanotechnology

I've noticed that you've changed the definition in the Nanotechnology article from 100 nm to 1um a number of times. I'm certain that the correct definition is 100nm as this is the size range given by the US National Nanotechnology Initiative , the UK Royal Society report on nanotechnology , and two of the three nanotechnology books on my bookshelf (Introduction to Nanotechnology by Poole and Owens, Societal Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology ed. by Roco and Bainbridge). The EU Action Pan for Nanotechnolgy and the third book (Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology ed. by Di Ventra, Evoy, and Heflin) simply mention nanometers without giving a range, and none of the sources I looked at specifically mentioned 1 micrometer. If you have any reliable source that does state that 1um is the upper limit for nanotechnology, we can make a note that there is disagreement about the definition in the article and list sources for both. Antony-22 19:06, 28 March 2007 (UTC)

WP:3RR on James Hansen

Hi Scibaby. Please refrain from repeatedely reintroducing the misleading and badly sourced information about Hansen's alleged support for "Global cooling" into his article. If you think this information is important, discuss for a suitable way to include it on the talk page. Please also be aware about the WP:3RR rule. Repeatedly reverting an article in short time may get you blocked.--Stephan Schulz 18:40, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry

I believe you to be a sockpuppet of Obedium, and have blocked you indefinitely. Please complain here, or email me, if you believe this to be incorrect William M. Connolley 20:03, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Apropos: My RFCU was rejected as "obvious per WP:DUCK". --Stephan Schulz 20:27, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

:-). We were a bit slow off the mark here William M. Connolley 20:58, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

Sockpuppetry case

You have been accused of sockpuppetry. Please refer to Misplaced Pages:Sockpuppet investigations/Scibaby for evidence. Please make sure you make yourself familiar with notes for the suspect before editing the evidence page. ScienceApologist (talk) 23:39, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Sockpuppet?

I have no idea if this account is a sock-user, but looking at your contributions they appear to be well-sourced, well-written and with an eye for detail. It seems that every new global warming skeptic account is accused by the same people and I suspect "confirmed" by people who don't realize how many people use certain ISPs - false positives are easy to find when dozens upon dozens of people are accused. TheGoodLocust (talk) 02:57, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Perhaps you should read WP:SOCK then. The merit of their contributions are irrelevant. Grsz 03:27, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, but this "scibaby" has been used as a boogeyman for 2 years now - and it apparently started when Connolley blocked/accused him for editing a (surprise) global warming related article he was edit warring with Connolley/Schulz over - and ever since then he seems to have been the "go to" guy when a global warming skeptic needs to get banned. You are welcome to look at his contribution history and see if that looks perma-bannable. I see you are still watching me Grsz1 - amazing how many people feel the need to watch my edits. TheGoodLocust (talk) 05:01, 27 December 2009 (UTC)