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[edit] Requested move

This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. From web cam to webcam. Enjoy. –Hajor 19:19, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

"Webcam" yields about 41,200,000 Google hits. "Web cam" yields about 6,570,000 Google hits (less than 1/6 as many) and a suggestion that the user might have meant "webcam" (which is the far more common spelling). —Lifeisunfair 23:57, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

Add *Support or *Oppose followed by an optional brief explanation, and sign your vote with: ~~~~
  • Support, for the reason cited above. —Lifeisunfair 23:57, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
  • Support, "webcam" is the more common usage. -- Curps 06:51, 5 October 2005 (UTC)
  • Suppport I've never come across the spelling "web cam". Borisblue 23:15, 11 October 2005 (UTC)

Since the vote&move is over&done, is it appropriate to remove this section? Is there a guideline on deleting stuff like this from talk pages?

Perhaps we can put a section on the page of "Notable events captured (intentionally or not) on webcam". I have one that deserves mention:

  • Brandon Vedas dies by overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol
You'd consider that notable? I doubt you'll get more than 3, and even then they'll be questionable. Troubleshooter 20:58, 22 September 2006 (UTC)


Please, if we can come up with one or two more, let's make this a section on the article.

Anthropos 01:12, 16 Dec 2003 (UTC)

The first webcam was pointed at this trojan room since when? 3 years ago? 50 years ago? thanks, Yonidebest 17:45, 22 September 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Popularity

Comments/changes before I add this section? Several factors are leading the explosion in webcam popularity. Network effects (each person who has a webcam makes other webcams more useful; similarly, a phone is not useful if no one else has one), low costs and adult video are primary. Software enhancements that have made them easier to use:

  1. Features that link to Instant Messaging systems, or community websites, make it easier to find and establish links with other webcam users.
  2. Integrated image manipulation software can make webcams more pleasant to use, providing features such as wrinkle reduction, and aspect ratio change (look thinner), encouraging adoption. Elvey 18:22, 9 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] External link

it has been suggested that the external link I removed should be replaced under the "fansite" terms of Wikipedia:External links. Please discuss. - brenneman{T}{L} 23:56, 13 March 2006 (UTC)

My rationale was, pretty much: Though these links *do* attaract vandalism, and most of them *could* probably do with being removed, a single link to a directory of webcams seems reasonable - and, indeed, in line with section 3 of 'occasionally acceptable links' from Wikipedia:External links. - Mike1024 (t/c) 00:31, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
Actually, I've just noticed the page List of live webcams of places around the world. No external links would probably be a good idea. - Mike1024 (t/c) 22:25, 26 March 2006 (UTC)
I've been working on an open webcam directory [WeatherBonk http://weatherbonk.com/weather/webcams.jsp]. It's a personal project (not a corportation trying to make money) that allows users to add and modify and geocode webcams and is now over 8000 cams. I spent sometime looking for a comprehensive cam directory and couldn't find anything nearly as comprehensive or useful. I'm not sure if this is something you would permit in the links section. Thanks david

[edit] Cited book

Has anyone actually read the book which is cited? Just citing a random book with 'webcam' in the title seems pointless from a verifiability standpoint IMHO 193.131.176.54 16:30, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

NECESITO INFORMACION DE LOS TIPOS DE WEBCAM QUE EXISTEN

[edit] Sexual activity

Seriously, there's no mention of people using webcams for sexual acts. It's pretty common (erm isn't it?). Mglovesfun 23:41, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

There's a bit saying "As with many new technologies, webcams and webcam chat found early commercial adoption and aggressive technology advancement through use by the pornography industry. The adult industry required 'live' images and requested a Dutch developer [...]" - were you thinking of more information than that? If so, go ahead and edit it in! Mike1024 (t/c) 07:50, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

Someone has vandalized the page adding the text, "As webcam see my dick" and screwing up everything else in the section.. I'll revert to the most recent. 05:57, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

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