Ronnie Brown wrote:
We therefore propose that the present article be replaced by a list of topics with links to articles on timelines of those topics. And then each "timeline" should be written by a chosen group of experts. Our first draft of topics would be:
Ronnie: No doubt the project you have described is an excellent one, but "propose that the article be replaced" just isn't how Wikipedia works - let alone "should be written by a chosen group of experts." This is like suggesting that a school talent show would be better if instead of having all those random kids singing & dancing they hired some real professionals. Or like saying MacDonald's would be a great restaurant if they ditched the burgers and chips. There's nothing stopping you from putting together the project you describe; and some parts of it could be accomplished on Wikipedia. But why? It could not be exactly what you want, and conversely you don't seem to think the Wikipedia model is very useful for what you would like to do. There are lots of other Internet service providers out there. Cheers, Robert [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]