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:Do you know what virtually means?  If you're interested in learning more about the history of writing, look at [[History of Writing|the page I wrote on it]].  The fact that you cite a "token currency" dating to five thousand years before 3000 BC, ie, 8000 BC, speaks volumes about your worldview.  Take a look at some of our ancient history articles with an open mind. [[User:JacobB|JacobB]] 09:50, 15 February 2010 (EST)

:Do you know what virtually means?  If you're interested in learning more about the history of writing, look at [[History of Writing|the page I wrote on it]].  The fact that you cite a "token currency" dating to five thousand years before 3000 BC, ie, 8000 BC, speaks volumes about your worldview.  Take a look at some of our ancient history articles with an open mind. [[User:JacobB|JacobB]] 09:50, 15 February 2010 (EST)

:In addition to Jacob's point, there is no independent verification of any writings or civilizations before about 3000 B.C.  Your cite is to musings by an "English Literature graduate, who currently works as a writer and journalist in London. He enjoys ancient history, theatre and sport."  British journalists are typically very [[liberal]], which can obviously interfere with their objectivity.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 09:57, 15 February 2010 (EST)

::In addition to Jacob's point, there is no independent verification of any writings or civilizations before about 3000 B.C.  Your cite is to musings by an "English Literature graduate, who currently works as a writer and journalist in London. He enjoys ancient history, theatre and sport."  British journalists are typically very [[liberal]], which can obviously interfere with their objectivity.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 09:57, 15 February 2010 (EST)

:The section on proto-script lacks exact dates which we do know of. I will not get into here. I'm just suggesting the phrase could be better worded. Also mentioning trees is another problem as Prometheus, a famous tree in Nevada, has been estimated at 5,000 years old. Virtually is a bit too strong a word. Virtually is suggesting 'almost entirely'. It should be more along the lines of 'limited' or 'moderate' when interpreting the amount of data available.

:::The section on proto-script lacks exact dates which we do know of. I will not get into here. I'm just suggesting the phrase could be better worded. Also mentioning trees is another problem as Prometheus, a famous tree in Nevada, has been estimated at 5,000 years old. Virtually is a bit too strong a word. Virtually is suggesting 'almost entirely'. It should be more along the lines of 'limited' or 'moderate' when interpreting the amount of data available. --[[User:Composer|Composer]] 10:08, 15 February 2010 (EST)

--[[User:Composer|Composer]] 10:08, 15 February 2010 (EST)

 

::::Estimated by who?  What assumptions did they make in producing this estimate?  I encourage you to think critically about what you've been told. [[User:JacobB|JacobB]] 10:10, 15 February 2010 (EST)