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MastCell
03:44, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Thank you. Regulations 03:51, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
I've asked for mediation for the dispute over the JAMA study. The request is here if you wanted to take a look. I'm hoping this will help us come to agreement. TimVickers 17:42, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
What kind of idiocy is this, from DiMasi? "At the time that drug prices are determined, the associated R&D spending for a drug is a sunk cost. Basic economic logic tells us that R&D costs do not determine prices." Doesn't he realize that that the cost won't be "sunk" in the first place unless it is projected that the investment can be recouped ...unless it is projected that there a market for a high priced drug? If it's cheaper to bring that same drug to market then a lower price can be charged, and, quite possibly, therefore higher profits. It's as if he thinks higher prices = higher profits. That is not the case unless demand is inelastic, which it is not. It is often more profitable to charge a lower prices than a higher price. And, of course, he ignores competitive pressures. If you can bring a drug to market for a lower cost, then you are able to better compete against other drugs, which can institute a price war. It's hard to belief that DiMasi is an economist. Regulations 02:26, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
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Hello, Regulations, and thank you for contributing to Wikipedia!
I hope not to seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?
You have a confusing username which implies a Wikipedia function.
I'd appreciate learning your own views, for instance your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.
You have several options freely available to you:
Let me reassure you that my writing here means I don't think your username is grossly, blatantly, or obviously inappropriate; such names get reported straight to Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism ( WP:AIV), or blocked on sight. This is more a case where opinions might differ, and it would be good to reach some consensus — either here or at WP:RFC/NAME. So I look forward to a friendly discussion, and to enjoying your continued participation on Wikipedia. Thank you again! Patstuart talk· edits 18:27, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
What is going on here? Billy Ego? Sockpuppet? I'm not a sockpuppet of Billy Ego. Someone please help and get me unblocked. Regulations 01:30, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
I just read that Billy Ego is/was a "Fascist Wikipedian." Anyone who has seen my edits knows that I'm a libertarian. Fascism stands for everything that I'm against. Look at my edits on Criticism of the FDA. I've never heard of a fascist quoting Milton Friedman. A fascist would be in support of the FDA because they're in favor of central planning. I'm anti-FDA and pro-free market. Regulations 01:35, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
Category:Women-owned businesses, which you created, has been nominated for discussion. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. KarlB ( talk) 02:47, 26 April 2012 (UTC)
Welcome!
Hello, Regulations, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:
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MastCell
03:44, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
Thank you. Regulations 03:51, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
I've asked for mediation for the dispute over the JAMA study. The request is here if you wanted to take a look. I'm hoping this will help us come to agreement. TimVickers 17:42, 28 March 2007 (UTC)
What kind of idiocy is this, from DiMasi? "At the time that drug prices are determined, the associated R&D spending for a drug is a sunk cost. Basic economic logic tells us that R&D costs do not determine prices." Doesn't he realize that that the cost won't be "sunk" in the first place unless it is projected that the investment can be recouped ...unless it is projected that there a market for a high priced drug? If it's cheaper to bring that same drug to market then a lower price can be charged, and, quite possibly, therefore higher profits. It's as if he thinks higher prices = higher profits. That is not the case unless demand is inelastic, which it is not. It is often more profitable to charge a lower prices than a higher price. And, of course, he ignores competitive pressures. If you can bring a drug to market for a lower cost, then you are able to better compete against other drugs, which can institute a price war. It's hard to belief that DiMasi is an economist. Regulations 02:26, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Hello. Concerning your contribution, The Polling Company, we cannot accept copyrighted text or images borrowed from either web sites or printed material. This article or image appears to be a direct copy from The Polling Company's website. As a copyright violation, The Polling Company appears to qualify for deletion under the speedy deletion criteria. The Polling Company has been tagged for deletion, and may have been deleted by the time you see this message. For text material, please consider rewriting the content and citing the source, provided that it is credible.
If you believe that the article or image is not a copyright violation, or if you have permission from the copyright holder to release the content freely under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) then you should do one of the following:
However, for text content, you may want to consider rewriting the content in your own words. Thank you, and please feel free to continue contributing to Wikipedia. MastCell Talk 19:20, 3 April 2007 (UTC)
Hello, Regulations, and thank you for contributing to Wikipedia!
I hope not to seem unfriendly or make you feel unwelcome, but I noticed your username, and am concerned that it might not meet Wikipedia's username policy. After you look over that policy, could we discuss that concern here?
You have a confusing username which implies a Wikipedia function.
I'd appreciate learning your own views, for instance your reasons for wanting this particular name, and what alternative username you might accept that avoids raising this concern.
You have several options freely available to you:
Let me reassure you that my writing here means I don't think your username is grossly, blatantly, or obviously inappropriate; such names get reported straight to Wikipedia:Administrator intervention against vandalism ( WP:AIV), or blocked on sight. This is more a case where opinions might differ, and it would be good to reach some consensus — either here or at WP:RFC/NAME. So I look forward to a friendly discussion, and to enjoying your continued participation on Wikipedia. Thank you again! Patstuart talk· edits 18:27, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
What is going on here? Billy Ego? Sockpuppet? I'm not a sockpuppet of Billy Ego. Someone please help and get me unblocked. Regulations 01:30, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
I just read that Billy Ego is/was a "Fascist Wikipedian." Anyone who has seen my edits knows that I'm a libertarian. Fascism stands for everything that I'm against. Look at my edits on Criticism of the FDA. I've never heard of a fascist quoting Milton Friedman. A fascist would be in support of the FDA because they're in favor of central planning. I'm anti-FDA and pro-free market. Regulations 01:35, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
Category:Women-owned businesses, which you created, has been nominated for discussion. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. KarlB ( talk) 02:47, 26 April 2012 (UTC)