Talk:Candle
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IMO it's more effective to remind the reader that Leaving an open flame unattended is dangerous than to bury that in a long list of warnings. Note that none of the other situations cautioned about pose an actual threat unless unattended (by a human of responsible age and able body and mind.) Mkweise 16:16 Apr 18, 2003 (UTC)
- Well, if clothes or a curtain catch fire that may be serious, even if you are there. - Patrick 22:40 Apr 18, 2003 (UTC)
- I agree with parent. Is the lecture _really_ all that necessary. Any naked flame is dangerous; I fail to see what a list of possible occurences could bring to an article about candles. To be honest, the article could do without even mentioning the dangers of a naked flame - the average person should have enough common sense to realise them, with fire being one of mankinds' luxuries since before time immemorial.
maybe this could be served a little better by creating a section called candle safety or something of the like? --Jpittman 20:06, 9 Sep 2004 (UTC)
dripping; lead in wicks
I came to the Candle item for info about dripless candles. I am suprised to see no mention at all of dripping, let alone what special circumstances cause it not to happen.
I see there is a discussion of hazards. It is certainly appropriate to note in some fashion that candles are the cause of many fires, esp when used by those not regular users, such as during power outages.
But there are other hazards. I think lead in wicks is one.
-kethd Nov 2004 Boston MA
Christmas Candle
I have added a shot of a candle which we use in Denmark to count the number of days left until Christmas.
If people feel that it makes the page too crowded, then of course just remove it. Martin Geisler 11:06, 12 Dec 2004 (UTC)