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Mindspillage(spill yours?) 02:53, 4 Jun 2005 (UTC)Why do I not see anything about caffeinism on webmd? A google search is also remarkably sparse.
Yes, this seems like a load of BS to me too. "may be less than one soda or cup of coffee a day?" I drink a lot more than this, and I exhibit no mental illness. Nor does anyone else I know that drinks a considerable amount of caffeine. Also, all mental illness related edits are made by one anonymous user, and all their other edits are on articles on 1) Caffeine, 2) Coffee, or 3) Mental illness.
I think what the article means to say is that (over-) using caffeine can lead to problems that may seem pathologic to a psychiatrist, meaning one tends to act more like someone truly sick if he's on caffeine
The idea isn't bad, I think it does deserve a bit more credit - Its not like drinking 8 cups of coffee a day will make you the sanest person possible. The article itself is pretty bad though.Dabljuh17:31, 14 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]
I don't see a problem with this article, in terms of POV or lack of evidence/external support. Except, it is my understanding thatCaffeinism is a slang term refering to caffeine addiction. If I am correct, then should this page not simply re-direct toCaffeine orDrug addiction? Since caffeine addiction in itself is not important enough to warrant its own page (unlikealcoholism). Moreover, there is no information on this page that isn't contained on both of the previously mentioned pages. So, unless someone disagrees, I will put in a motion to merge withCaffeine. --User:carbonrodney01:25, 15 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]
It seems like caffeinism is synonymous with a caffeine overdose. Why does it include information on caffeine and psychosis?
If you google search the topic you pull up many sites and articles on this topic, some dating back more than 8 years. Please research your distust before trying to discredit or flame someone.
below is the top line and definition from google.
Results 1 - 10 of about 933 for caffeinism
caf·fein·ism (kă-fē'nĭz'əm, kăf'ē-, kăf'ē-ə-) n.A toxic condition marked by diarrhea, elevated blood pressure, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and insomnia, caused by excessive ingestion of coffee and other caffeine-containing substances.
Meaning #1: poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products
Synonym: caffiene intoxication
Therefore what? They are a caffeine conspiracy writer and are coming up with this to take down the Pop companies? Please. It seems to be an annoying tendency of Wikipedia members to rip on all anonymous articles, regardless of content, without looking up even the SLIGHTEST amount online.
I don't know what your problem is people, but this isn't like you're going to be made an Ace for taking down the most articles. Even if that is your goal, try to take down articles that have no merit, not those that hold some virtue. If you feel you can help rewrite it, fine. But don't trash the whole article. This wiki-elitism is really stupid and doesn't improve the site. I know you guys are especially proud of the fact that you have memberships but guess what: ANYONE CAN GET ONE. IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU SPECIAL. So, if your going to tear down a site, do some research first, okay?--Fritz900005:01, 20 May 2005 (UTC)[reply]
See subject ^
That would support this as a legitimate dictionary term. I don't think it is. It's a borderline encyclopedic topic. -Tεxτurε22:52, 7 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Are we going to move the article toCaffeine poisoning or merge and redirect toCaffeine? -Tεxτurε16:37, 14 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]
Done. If I missed anything feel free to make changes toCaffeine -Tεxτurε23:42, 14 December 2005 (UTC)[reply]