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Let it go (virtually) without saying that I hold a great romantic attraction to the lives of those we describe in this entry; nevertheless, I object to the idealized terms with which particular individuals have decided to characterize them. Live several months on the road, guy; then let me know it it fulfills that Karouacian fantasy. Bottom line: it's harsh, unfriendly, and cold. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/74.46.223.103|74.46.223.103]] ([[User talk:74.46.223.103|talk]]) 08:32, 19 December 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
Let it go (virtually) without saying that I hold a great romantic attraction to the lives of those we describe in this entry; nevertheless, I object to the idealized terms with which particular individuals have decided to characterize them. Live several months on the road, guy; then let me know it it fulfills that Karouacian fantasy. Bottom line: it's harsh, unfriendly, and cold. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/74.46.223.103|74.46.223.103]] ([[User talk:74.46.223.103|talk]]) 08:32, 19 December 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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I agree with the above comments that the tone of the article is unencyclopedic and heavily biased. Could the person who has been reverting everyone who attempts to improve this article (usually accusing them of 'vandalism') please explain themselves? It's been going on for months now - if that many people think there's a problem, maybe ''you'' should try discussing it? -- [[Special:Contributions/68.33.14.232|68.33.14.232]] ([[User talk:68.33.14.232|talk]]) 13:31, 12 June 2011 (UTC) |
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:Reverted again, accused of vandalism again, and told to take it to the talk page again. No sign of the article's [[WP:OWN|owner]] joining the discussion or responding to any of the concerns voiced on this page, though. Again, please explain why you think your preferred version of the article should stay in place or stop reverting others' changes. And ''please'' stop throwing around the word 'vandalism.' Good faith edits are never vandalism. -- [[Special:Contributions/68.33.14.232|68.33.14.232]] ([[User talk:68.33.14.232|talk]]) 14:28, 12 June 2011 (UTC) |
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Revision as of 14:28, 12 June 2011
It is important to understand the real political nature of this term, generally assumed to be about homeless people.
"High Plains Drifter" was about the reconstruction of society by an analyst. Why call him a drifter? Because drifters are analysts of society.
It is crucial to realize that in the context of a modern city, homeless and directionless people have no visible markings as such. "Drifter" is a claimed identity of a specific subset, between "Psychoanalyst" and "Punk" This page hopefully describes this subset, referencing the literature of the subset in a verifiable way.
Drug warrior (talk) 00:03, 9 November 2008 (UTC)
Self sufficient non-conformist? Interesting how you could glean that all from an online dictionary.
- Not to mention "free, fufilling life". The dictionary definitely does not say that. --Freiberg, Let's talk!, contribs 21:53, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
Let it go (virtually) without saying that I hold a great romantic attraction to the lives of those we describe in this entry; nevertheless, I object to the idealized terms with which particular individuals have decided to characterize them. Live several months on the road, guy; then let me know it it fulfills that Karouacian fantasy. Bottom line: it's harsh, unfriendly, and cold. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.46.223.103 (talk) 08:32, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
"A completely free, fulfilling life"?
I agree with the above comments that the tone of the article is unencyclopedic and heavily biased. Could the person who has been reverting everyone who attempts to improve this article (usually accusing them of 'vandalism') please explain themselves? It's been going on for months now - if that many people think there's a problem, maybe you should try discussing it? -- 68.33.14.232 (talk) 13:31, 12 June 2011 (UTC)
- Reverted again, accused of vandalism again, and told to take it to the talk page again. No sign of the article's owner joining the discussion or responding to any of the concerns voiced on this page, though. Again, please explain why you think your preferred version of the article should stay in place or stop reverting others' changes. And please stop throwing around the word 'vandalism.' Good faith edits are never vandalism. -- 68.33.14.232 (talk) 14:28, 12 June 2011 (UTC)