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Failure is FiServ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.16.137.66 (talk) 22:40, 11 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

A discussion is taking place to address the redirect List of product failures. The discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2021 August 30#List of product failures until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. –LaundryPizza03 (dc̄) 03:15, 30 August 2021 (UTC)[reply]

failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently 102.68.16.60 (talk) 07:51, 29 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Revert HTGS's visual cleanup change & get the old, much superior image back.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Failure&oldid=1146511416 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.194.157.242 (talk) 23:23, 5 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hello,

I'd like to add a section to this page regarding "Failure in Design" as I think it would enrich the page.

Please let me know if you agree with my suggestion, and if so, grant me access to edit the page to add such a section.

Kindly,

John Nychka, PhD, PEng Jnychka (talk) 00:16, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Jnychka: I don't think "access" needs to be granted? I don't think the article is protected in any way. As far as I know even people who did not create an account, editing anonymously/ though their IP addresses can edit the page. Wikipedia is the "encyclopedia that anyone can edit". I just want to alert you that additions should be covered by terciary or secondary sources, and that Original Research (WP:OR) is not welcome. Other than that, thanks for your interest in editing! Hope you are able to add to the article and improve it!User:D Kirlston - talk 00:13, 14 April 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The redirect Failboat has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 June 5 § Failboat until a consensus is reached. | Two Responses crossed the area. Anything to discuss? 21:07, 5 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]